Calpol SixPlus Sugar Free Sachets 250mg/5ml – 12 x 5ml

Description

Calpol SixPlus Sugar Free Suspension in single-dose 5ml sachets contains paracetamol 250mg/5ml to relieve mild to moderate pain and bring down fever in children from 6 years and adults who have difficulty swallowing tablets. Strawberry flavour, no sugar, and easy to carry when travelling. Pack of 12 sachets, sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).

Key facts

Active ingredient	Paracetamol 250mg per 5ml (one sachet = 5ml)
Format	Sugar-free white oral suspension, strawberry flavour, in single-dose 5ml sachets; double-ended measuring spoon in the pack
Relieves	Mild to moderate pain and fever (high temperature), including cold and flu, headache, toothache, earache, sore throat, post-immunisation fever and other aches and pains
Age	Children from 6 years and adults. Not recommended for children under 6 years.
Dose	6–8 years 5ml; 8–10 years 7.5ml; 10–12 years 10ml; 12–16 years 10–15ml; adults and over 16s 10–20ml. Up to 4 times a day, at least 4 hours apart.
Maximum	No more than 4 doses in any 24 hours. Do not give for more than 3 days without speaking to a doctor or pharmacist.
Storage	Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original package. Discard any unused contents of an opened sachet.
Pack	12 x 5ml sachets

Who it is for

Children aged 6 years and over with pain or a high temperature, including after immunisations.
Adults who find pain-relief tablets hard to swallow.
Families who want pre-measured doses for holidays, school bags or travel.

Not suitable for: Anyone allergic to paracetamol or any of the other ingredients, or who has had a bad reaction to them before; anyone already taking another medicine containing paracetamol; children under 6 years. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist first if your child has serious kidney or liver problems, an inherited intolerance to fructose or some other sugars, or takes metoclopramide, domperidone, cholestyramine, blood-thinning medicines such as warfarin, epilepsy medicines or the antibiotic flucloxacillin. Adults who drink large amounts of alcohol, or who are pregnant or breastfeeding, should ask a doctor or pharmacist before use.

How to use

Read the label and Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) before use. For oral use only.
Massage the sachet before opening it. Each sachet holds one 5ml dose; use the spoon supplied and do not overfill it.
Give the dose for your child's age: 6–8 years 5ml; 8–10 years 7.5ml (5ml + 2.5ml); 10–12 years 10ml (two sachets); 12–16 years 10–15ml; adults and children over 16 years 10–20ml.
Repeat up to 4 times in 24 hours if needed, leaving at least 4 hours between doses. Never give more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
Throw away any suspension left in an opened sachet.
Do not give for more than 3 days without speaking to a doctor or pharmacist. If your child needs more than the stated dose or the fever does not go away, see a doctor as soon as possible.

Frequently asked questions

How many sachets is one dose?

Each sachet is 5ml. A child aged 6–8 years needs one sachet; 10–12 years needs two sachets (10ml); adults and children over 16 take two to four sachets (10–20ml) per dose.

How often can I give it?

Up to 4 times a day, with at least 4 hours between doses. Do not give more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period.

Can I use it for a child under 6?

No. It is not recommended for children under 6 years. Ask a pharmacist to recommend a suitable product, such as Calpol Infant.

Can I give it with other cold and flu medicines?

Check the labels first. Do not give anything else that contains paracetamol at the same time. If in doubt, ask a pharmacist.

Is it sugar free?

Yes. It is sweetened with maltitol, sorbitol, acesulfame potassium and saccharin sodium instead of sugar. Sorbitol and maltitol can have a mild laxative effect and make it unsuitable for people with hereditary fructose intolerance.

What should I do if my child has too much?

Talk to a doctor at once, even if they seem well, because too much paracetamol can cause delayed, serious liver damage.

Safety and storage

Do not give more than the label tells you to, and do not give anything else containing paracetamol at the same time.
Contains methyl and propyl parahydroxybenzoate, which may cause delayed allergic reactions, and small amounts of propylene glycol and benzyl alcohol from the flavouring.
Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original package and do not use after the expiry date on the pack.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Read the PIL. Report suspected side effects through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.

This is a medicine. Always read the label and the Patient Information Leaflet before use. If symptoms persist, speak to a pharmacist or doctor.

Calpol SixPlus Sugar Free Suspension 250mg/5ml Strawberry – 12 x 5ml Sachets