Calpol Sugar Free Infant Suspension Sachets Strawberry Flavour 2+ Months, 12 x 5ml

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The anticoagulant effect of warfarin and other coumarins may be enhanced by prolonged regular use of paracetamol with increased risk of bleeding; occasional doses have no significant effect. Age 4 up to 8 years take 10 ml (5 ml + 5 ml) up to 4 times in any 24 hours. Leave at least 4 hours between doses

Calpol's sugar-free sachets can cost you almost three times the price of a liquid bottle of the same formulation, and this works out even more if you have to discard a half-used 5ml sachet when administering a single 2.5ml dose to a baby aged 2-3 months. There's nothing to stop adults or children over 16 from using Calpol or other pain-relief medication intended for children.As with all medicines, if your child is currently taking any other medicine consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product. Age 6 months up to 2 years take 5 ml up to 4 times in any 24 hours. Leave at least 4 hours between doses Symptoms of paracetamol overdose in the first 24 hours are pallor, nausea, vomiting, anorexia and abdominal pain. Liver damage may become apparent 12 to 48 hours after ingestion. Abnormalities of glucose metabolism and metabolic acidosis may occur. In severe poisoning, hepatic failure may progress to encephalopathy, haemorrhage, hypoglycaemia, cerebral oedema and death. Acute renal failure with acute tubular necrosis, strongly suggested by loin pain, haematuria and proteinuria, may develop even in the absence of severe liver damage. Cardiac arrhythmias and pancreatitis have been reported.

Caution is advised if paracetamol is administered concomitantly with flucloxacillin due to increased risk of high anion gap metabolic acidosis (HAGMA), particularly in patients with severe renal impairment, sepsis, malnutrition and other sources of glutathione deficiency (e.g. chronic alcoholism), as well as those using maximum daily doses of paracetamol. Close monitoring, including measurement of urinary 5-oxoproline, is recommended. If your child has had more paracetamol than is recommended (or you're uncertain about how much they've had), seek immediate medical advice. Can adults take Calpol? Symptoms of paracetamol overdosage in the first 24 hours are pallor, nausea, vomiting, anorexia and abdominal pain. Liver damage may become apparent 12 to 48 hours after ingestion. Abnormalities of glucose metabolism and metabolic acidosis may occur. In severe poisoning, hepatic failure may progress to encephalopathy, haemorrhage, hypoglycaemia, cerebral oedema and death. Acute renal failure with acute tubular necrosis, strongly suggested by loin pain, haematuria and proteinuria, may develop even in the absence of severe liver damage. Cardiac arrhythmias and pancreatitis have been reported. Relieving a headache andupset stomach in adults aged 16 years and over, for example after over-indulgence in food, drink or both. Metabolism of paracetamol possibly accelerated by carbamazepine, fosphenytoin, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone (also isolated reports of hepatotoxicity).Sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate and citric acid react with water to form antacids. They decrease the acidity of the stomach's juices, by binding to and neutralising excess acid. This helps to relieve symptoms of heartburn and indigestion and settles the stomach.

Summary of Product Characteristics: Calpol Infant suspension sachets. McNeil Products Ltd. Revised November 2014kg as a single dose. Then 10mg/kg to 15mg/kg every 6 to 8 hours when necessary, up to a maximum of 60mg/kg daily in divided doses.

Talk to a doctor at once if your child takes too much of this medicine, even if they seem well (label). Child's Age: 2-3 months, How much: 2.5 ml - If necessary, after 4-6 hours, give a second 2.5 ml dose The MHRA have produced 'generic' overdose sections for the top ten drugs for which the NPIS received the greatest number of queries about management of overdose in 2002. This information is represented below:

Sympathomimetic amines: concomitant use of phenylephrine with other sympathomimetic amines can increase the risk of cardiovascular side effects. Summary of Product Characteristics: Medinol Over 6 suspension. SSL International. Revised January 2012