Calpol syrup for kids

What is Calpol used for? Calpol products contain children's doses of paracetamol. Calpol can be given to children for the following reasons: • Relieving mild to moderate pain such as • Reducing a • Relieving aches, pains, fever and general discomfort associated with Calpol How does Calpol work? Calpol contains the active ingredient Paracetamol is thought to relieve pain by reducing the production of prostaglandins in the brain and spinal cord. Prostaglandins are produced by the body in response to injury and certain diseases. One of their actions is to sensitise nerve endings, so that when that area is stimulated it causes pain (presumably to prevent us from causing further harm to the area). As paracetamol reduces the production of these nerve sensitising prostaglandins it is thought it may increase our pain threshold, so that although the cause of the pain remains, we can feel it less. Paracetamol reduces fever by affecting an area of the brain that regulates our body temperature (the hypothalamic heat-regulating center). What should I know before giving my child Calpol? • Different preparations of Calpol are suitable for children of different ages. Make sure you use the correct preparation and dose for your child. Calpol fastmelts and Calpol six plus suspension are not suitable for children under six years of age. • Calpol must not be given with any other medicines that contain paracetamol, as this can easily result in exceeding the recommended dose of paracetamol. • An...

We can't imagine there's a family medicine cabinet out there that doesn't have a bottle of Calpol in it. And quite a few of us here at MFM HQ don't really feel 'covered for all possibilities' if we take the kids out for the day without a couple of 'just-in-case' sachets of the stuff stowed in our changing bag, along with the spare nappies and wet wipes. 1. It's a brilliant medicine – as long you know why your child's ill First off, it has to be said that, when you know what's ailing your child, and you know they're in pain from, say, a sore throat or an earache, Calpol and other paracetamol-based medicines can do absolute wonders at making it all feel better. Even Professor Alastair Sutcliffe of University College London, the 'top paediatrician' mentioned in the headline above, told MFM he agrees that it's a fab product to have handy. More like this But what Professor Sutcliffe also says is that it's really important that we don't just reach for the Calpol without finding out first what's making our child ill. “If your child has a fever and is off food, and has not caught a known bug that's going round," he says, "then the first thing he or she needs is a diagnosis [from a healthcare professional] and not blind Calpol.” 2. It might not always be the best thing for a mild fever Now, the jury's still out on this one and more research needs to be done, but many child-health experts, including Professor Sutcliffe, now say that a low-grade fever is often a short-lived thing – a...

At CALPOL ®, we understand that when your little one is feeling unwell, all you want is to see a happy smile on their face again. We know that your love and care are more important than anything else when it comes to making your baby feel better. And we know that cuddles can go a long, long way. But we also know that – sometimes – everyone needs a little help. For over 50 years, parents have used our medicines when their children are unwell. When they are unwell, our products can help soothe them. When they’re in pain, our products can bring reassuring relief. Each one of our medicines is the fruit of years of experience, research and knowledge. Which means you can choose them for the people you value most of all – your children. The CALPOL ® Family of products have been developed over a number of years to effectively treat the illnesses and symptoms that most commonly affect children, and have been specifically designed for your little ones. The CALPOL ® Family includes paracetamol and ibuprofen-based medicines that are specially designed for children, to offer them relief from the discomforts of

We are experiencing high consumer demand driven by an extremely challenging cold & flu season. While products may be less readily available at some stores, we are not experiencing widespread shortages of CALPOL ®. We recognise this may be challenging for parents and caregivers, and are doing everything we can to make sure people have access to the products they need. When your little one is feeling poorly, you know that cuddles can go a long way to making them feel better. But on those occasions when you need a little extra help, we’re here for you. On this page, you can see all the products from the CALPOL ® family you can use to take care of your child when they are 6 years and over. Cookie Settings We may match data about you which we may already know with data that our advertising partners may gather about you when you use other websites or other applications on the internet to generate a profile and thus provide you with advertising better suited to your individual interests. Always read the label. Do not use more than one product containing paracetamol at the same time. CALPOL ® Infant Original Suspension, CALPOL ® Infant Suspension Sachets, CALPOL ® Sugar Free Infant Suspension, CALPOL ® Sugar Free Infant Suspension Sachets and CALPOL ® Infant Sugar Free Colour Free 120mg/5ml Oral Suspension contain paracetamol, can be used in infants from 2 months old (weighing over 4kg and not premature). For pain and fever. CALPOL ® SIXPLUS™ Suspension, CALPOL ® SIXPLUS™ Sugar Fr...

• Younger children who can't swallow pills are usually prescribed prednisolone as Prelone or Orapred. • A Medrol Dosepak is a form of methylprednisolone, a similar, although different corticosteroid. • Children who need an injectable or IV form of steroid may receive methylprednisolone as Depo-Medrol or Solu-Medrol. • Dexamethasone is another type of • Changes in blood pressure, especially • Elevated glucose, sometimes necessitating treatment with insulin or other medications used for diabetes (In some instances, a child may continue to have problems regulating blood sugar long after prednisone is discontinued.) • Bone fragility (bone fracture, osteoporosis) • Cushing syndrome • Alkalosis • • • Peptic ulcer • Vertigo • Seizures • Psychoses • Summary Prednisone is a powerful corticosteroid medication that can effectively treat a range of childhood illnesses, from croup and allergies to arthritis and cancer. It should be used cautiously, however, due to its potential for side effects. While some of these are relatively minor, prednisone can also cause severe effects such as seizures and bone fractures.

• Gets to work on fever in just 15 minutes • Gentle on tummies • For babies and children aged from 2 months to 6 years weighing more than 4kg and not premature. • Available as: Original Strawberry Flavour 100ml and 200ml, Sugar Free Strawberry Flavour 100ml and 200ml, Sugar Free Colour Free Strawberry Flavour 100ml, Sugar Free Sachet 12 x 5ml Strawberry Flavour, Sugar Free Sachet 20 x 5ml Strawberry Flavour • Contains paracetamol • Pharmaceutical waste should be returned to community pharmacies The CALPOL ® Infant Suspension Range provides soothing relief from pain and fever for your children, when they need it most. It starts to work on fever in just 15 minutes but is still gentle on delicate tummies. Trusted by parents for over 50 years, The CALPOL ® Infant Suspension Range is gentle enough to use from 2 months. Each pack comes with an easy dose syringe. • Can be given to babies 2-3 months with post-vaccination fever. • Can also be given for other causes of pain and fever as long as they weigh over 4kg and are not premature. • Do not give more than 2 doses. • Leave at least 4 hours between doses. • If further doses are needed, talk to your doctor or pharmacist For all the dosage information above please remember: • Do not give more than 4 doses in any 24 hour period • Leave at least 4 hours between doses. • Contains paracetamol – do not use more than one product containing paracetamol at the same time. • Do not give this medicine to your child for more than 3 days withou...