Calpol Six Plus Sugar Free Suspension - 100ml

Calpol Six Plus Sugar Free Suspension 100ml is a paracetamol-based oral medicine used to provide effective relief from pain and fever in children aged 6 to 12 years. It is suitable for a wide range of everyday childhood ailments and is formulated to be gentle on the stomach.

This sugar-free liquid formulation is ideal for children who need to avoid sugar and features a pleasant strawberry flavour to support easier administration. Calpol Six Plus Sugar Free Suspension helps relieve:

• Fever (high temperature)
• Headache
• Toothache
• Sore throat
• Earache
• Aches and pains associated with colds and flu

The 100ml bottle is a convenient size for home use or travel, allowing accurate dosing with a medicine spoon or oral syringe.

Pack size: 100ml

Category: Children’s Pain & Fever Relief

Suitable for: Children aged 6–12 years

Always use this medicine exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as advised by a pharmacist or GP.

Dosage (based on age):

• Children aged 6–8 years:
• 10 ml, up to 4 times in 24 hours
• Children aged 8–10 years:
• 15 ml, up to 4 times in 24 hours
• Children aged 10–12 years:
• 20 ml, up to 4 times in 24 hours

Administration:

• Shake the bottle well before use
• Measure the dose carefully using a medicine spoon or oral syringe
• Can be given with or without food

Important dosing advice:

• Leave at least 4 hours between doses
• Do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours
• Do not use for more than 3 days without medical advice

Active ingredient:

• Paracetamol 250mg per 5ml

Other ingredients include:

• Maltitol liquid
• Glycerol
• Xanthan gum
• Strawberry flavour
• Purified water

Always check the product packaging or leaflet for the full and most up-to-date ingredient list, especially if your child has allergies or intolerances.

Important warnings:

• Do not give with any other paracetamol-containing products
• Giving more than the recommended dose may cause serious liver damage

Do not use:

• In children under 6 years
• If your child is allergic to paracetamol or any of the ingredients

Warnings & precautions:

• Consult a pharmacist or GP before use if your child has liver or kidney problems
• Sugar-free, but contains maltitol, which may have a mild laxative effect if taken in excess
• If symptoms persist, worsen, or fever lasts more than 3 days, seek medical advice

Possible side effects (rare):

• Skin rash or allergic reactions
• Blood disorders (very rare)

Storage:

• Keep out of the sight and reach of children
• Store below 25°C
• Use before the expiry date shown on the packaging