Calpol 250 Strawberry Flavour Suspension 60ml

CALPOL 250MG SUSPENSIONConsult your child’s doctor if your child experiences any unusual side effects while taking Calpol Strawberry Flavour Suspension SAFETY ADVICE Always take Calpol Strawberry Flavour Suspension as advised by the physician Use a measuring cup to properly measure the dose. Shake well before each use Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Maximum daily dosage is 60 mg/kg in divided doses of 10-15 mg/kg throughout the 24 hours period. Do not give more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period and should not be used more than 3 days without proper medical advice Before giving Calpol Strawberry Flavour Suspension to your child inform doctor if your child is suffering from any medical condition such as liver or kidney problems, inherited intolerance to fructose or intolerance to certain sugars Do not give Calpol Strawberry Flavour Suspension to your child if your child is allergic to any of its components Inform your child’s doctor if your child is taking or have recently taken any other medicines including prescription, over the counter medications, as well as vitamin or herbal supplements MORE INFORMATION Keep Calpol Strawberry Flavour Suspension out of reach of children Store at a temperature below 30°C FAQs ABOUT CALPOL 250MG SUSPENSIONQ: What is Calpol Strawberry Flavour Suspension used for? A: Calpol Strawberry Flavour Suspension is a painkiller and anti-pyretic medicine. It is used in children to temporarily relieve mild to moderate pain such as headache, toothache, migraine, nerve pain, sore throat, period pains and general aches and helps to reduce fever (high body temperature). Also, it relieves symptoms of cold and flu. Q: How does Calpol Strawberry Flavour Suspension work? A: Paracetamol relieves pain by increasing the pain threshold by inhibiting certain enzymes (COX-1 and COX-2) involved in synthesis of chemicals responsible for inducing pain (prostaglandins). It reduces fever by directly acting on heat-regulating centers in the brain, resulting in vessel relaxation, sweating and loss of body heat. Q: How to administer Calpol Strawberry Flavour Suspension to my child? A: Always give Calpol Strawberry Flavour Suspension to your child as advised by the doctor. Shake well before use. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Use a measuring cup to properly measure the dose. Q: What are the precautions to be followed before giving Calpol Strawberry Flavour Suspension to my child? A: Before giving Calpol Strawberry Flavour Suspension to your child inform doctor if your child is suffering from any medical condition such as liver or kidney problems, inherited intolerance to fructose or intolerance to certain sugars. Do not give Calpol Strawberry Flavour Suspension to your child if your child is allergic to any of its components. Q: Can I give other medicines along with Calpol Strawberry Flavour Suspension to my child? A: Inform your child’s doctor if your child is taking or have recently taken any other medicines including prescription, over the counter medications, as well as vitamin or herbal supplements because it might affect the way how it works. REFERENCES1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.6694.pdf