Calpol SixPlus 250mg/5ml Oral Suspension is a paracetamol-based pain and fever medicine formulated for children aged 6 years and over. Each 5ml contains 250mg of paracetamol, providing effective relief from mild to moderate pain and helping to reduce fever. The 60ml pack is authorised in Ireland for general sale.
Key Benefits
- Contains Paracetamol 250mg per 5ml
- Helps reduce fever and high temperature
- Provides relief from mild to moderate pain
- Helps relieve headaches and migraine
- Suitable for toothache and teething pain
- Helps relieve sore throat
- Provides relief from neuralgia
- Helps relieve aches and pains associated with colds and flu
- Convenient oral suspension format
- Suitable for children 6 years and over
- 140ml pack size
- Paracetamol is the only active analgesic ingredient
- Strawberry flavoured
Key Ingredient
Paracetamol 250mg/5ml – An analgesic and antipyretic that helps relieve pain and reduce fever. Calpol SixPlus provides 250mg of paracetamol in every 5ml of oral suspension.
How to Use
- Shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.
- Leave at least 4 hours between doses.
- Do not give more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period.
- Do not give to children under 6 years.
- Do not give for more than 3 days without speaking to a doctor or pharmacist.
Ingredients
Each 5ml of oral suspension contains: Paracetamol 250mg.
Always check the exact excipient composition against the current bottle and leaflet, as Calpol SixPlus has different authorised formulations. Always use the ingredients listed on the specific 60ml pack being supplied.
Suitable For
Children aged 6 years and over for the symptomatic relief of mild to moderate pain and fever, including headache, migraine, neuralgia, toothache, teething pain, sore throat, and aches and pains associated with colds and flu.
Pack Information
- Pack size: 140ml
- Active ingredient: Paracetamol 250mg/5ml
- Dosage form: Oral suspension
- Product type: Analgesic & antipyretic
- Suitable age: 6 years+
- Irish licence: PA23490/003/002
- Licence holder: JNTL Consumer Health I (Ireland) Limited
- Supply status: Non-prescription medicine (General Sale – max 1 pack per sale)
Patient Information Leaflet
Please click here to access the Patient Information Leaflet
Warnings
- Contains paracetamol. Do not give with any other medicine containing paracetamol.
- Do not give to children under 6 years of age.
- Do not exceed the stated dose. Leave at least 4 hours between doses.
- Do not use if the child has previously had an allergic reaction to paracetamol or any of the ingredients.
- Speak to a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child has serious kidney or liver problems, certain metabolic conditions, or other relevant medical conditions listed in the leaflet.
- In the event of an overdose, seek immediate medical advice even if the child appears well — excessive paracetamol can cause serious delayed liver damage.
- If the child does not improve or becomes worse, or treatment is required for longer than 3 days, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Always read the current Patient Information Leaflet and product packaging before use.