How long does Calpol take to work?
CALPOL is a paracetamol-based medicine for kids which is used to treat mild to moderate pain relief.
Here we tell you all you need to know, from how long it takes to work, to how much you should give your kids...
How long does Calpol take to work?
According to Calpol's website the products can help relieve stuffy noses, sore throats, aches and pains, fevers and teething.
It can be given with or without food, and you should always follow the instructions on the packaging to determine how much to give and how often.
How fast it works will depend on the child and the product, but according to the website, the Calpol Infant Suspension works on fevers in just 15 minutes.
It is suitable for most babies over two months and children up to six years.
How much Calpol is safe to give my child?
- Aged three to six months - 2.5ml up to four times in 24 hours
- Aged six to 24 months - 5ml up to four times in 24 hours
- Two to four years - 7.5 ml (5ml + 2.5ml) up to four times in 24 hours
- Four to six years - 10ml (5ml + 5ml) up to four times in 24 hours
Do not exceed four doses in 24 hours and at least four hours between dosages.
Do not give this medicine to your child for more than three days without speaking to a doctor or pharmacist.
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Can you take Calpol with ibruprufen?
You should talk to your doctor or pharmacist if your child is taking any other medicines.
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 overdose of paracetamol is dangerous and capable of causing serious damage to the liver and kidneys.
You should never exceed the dose stated in the information leaflet supplied with the medicine.
Get immediate medical advice in the event of an overdose with Calpol, even if your child seems well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage.
Does Calpol make babies sleepy?
Calpol Infant Suspension should not be given to babies under two months of age, unless prescribed by a doctor.
Terence Stephenson, professor of child health at Nottingham University, told the : "Paracetamol doesn't have any sedative properties whatsoever and neither does Nurofen.
"It's a widespread misconception that Calpol helps children to sleep.
"Doctors used to prescribe antihistamines to help children sleep, but not any longer."