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    CALPOL® SIXPLUS™ Fastmelts - Image 1 - Calpol - en-IE

    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

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    1 tablet

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    up to 4 times in 24 hours

    Children 9 – 12 years

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    2 tablets

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    up to 4 times in 24 hours

    Children 12 – 16 years

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    2-3 tablets

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    up to 4 times in 24 hours

    Adults and children over 16 years

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    2-4 tablets

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    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
    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
    CALPOL® Infant Suspension

    CALPOL® Infant Suspension

    (Contains paracetamol) For babies and children aged 2 months to 6 years weighing more than 4kg and not premature.
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    CALPOL® SIXPLUS™

    CALPOL® SIXPLUS™

    (Contains paracetamol) From 6 years Specially formulated for older children. For pain and fever relief.
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    CALPOL® Saline Nasal Spray For Children

    CALPOL® Saline Nasal Spray For Children

    (Non-medicine) From birth Natural relief from nasal congestion
    Full product details
    CALPOL® Vapour Plug & Nightlight for Children

    CALPOL® Vapour Plug & Nightlight for Children

    (Non-medicine) From 3 months Soothing vapours for clear & easy breathing
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    ALWAYS READ THE LABEL.

    Do not use more than one product containing paracetamol at the same time.

    CALPOL® Infant Suspension contains Paracetamol, can be used in infants from 2 months old (weighing over 4kg and not premature). CALPOL® SIXPLUS™ Suspension and CALPOL® SIXPLUS™ Fastmelts contain Paracetamol, can be used in children from 6 years old. CALPOL® is a registered trademark. SIXPLUS™ is a trademark.

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