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CALPOL® SIXPLUS™ Fastmelts

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Starts to work on fever in just 15 minutes.

Contains paracetamol.

From 6 years.

☑️ Fever ☑️ Aches & pains

☑️ Cold  ☑️ Sore throat

☑️ Earache

As children get older their needs can change in all sorts of ways. That’s why we have created CALPOL® SIXPLUS™ Fastmelts. They’re specially formulated to provide effective, soothing relief from pain and fever in children aged 6 and over and starts to work on fever in just 15 minutes without being harsh on the tummy. CALPOL® SIXPLUS™ Fastmelts are strawberry flavoured tablets that melt on the tongue with no need for water.

Children 6 – 9 years

1 tablet

up to 4 times in 24 hours

Children 9 – 12 years

2 tablets

up to 4 times in 24 hours

Children 12 – 16 years

2-3 tablets

up to 4 times in 24 hours

Adults and children over 16 years

2-4 tablets

up to 4 times in 24 hours

For all the dosage information above please remember:
Leave at least 4 hours between doses. Contains paracetamol – do not use more than one product containing paracetamol at the same time. Do not give more than 4 doses in any 24 hour period. Do not give this medicine to your child for more than 3 days without speaking to your doctor or pharmacist. For further advice, always read the label.

Treatment advice

"My son has a high temperature, what should I do?"

When your child suffers from a fever, it can be a sign that his body is fighting an infection. We've put together a helpful fact sheet of things to do and what symptoms to look out for.

How to care for an infant with fever