Usage
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.
Dosage
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.