BRAND NAME: Calpol 100mg/ml drops
GENERIC NAME: Paracetamol
 
Indications / Uses
Used in the relief of mild to moderate fever and pain associated with headache, migraine, muscle ache, sore throat, musculoskeletal pain, fever and pain after vaccination, pain after dental procedure/tooth extraction, toothache.
 
Dosage / Direction for Use
To be taken orally every 4-6 hours.
Do not take more than 4 doses in any 24 hour period.
Maximum duration of continued use without medical advice: 3 days.
Dose may be based on weigh or age; use weight if it is known, otherwise use age
Drops Children 1½-2 yr & 29-33 lbs: 2 mL,
1-1½ yr & 24-29 lbs: 1.7 mL.
Infant 6-12 months & 18-24 lbs: 1.2 mL,
0-6 months & 11-18 lbs: 0.8 mL,
0-6 months & 7-11 lbs 0.5 mL.
All doses to be taken 4-6 hours.
 
Administration
May be taken with or without food
 
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to paracetamol, or any other components of the formulation.
 
Special Precautions
If the child has been diagnosed with liver or kidney impairment, seek medical advice before giving the medication.