Country: Ireland
Language: English
Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
PARACETAMOL
McNeil Healthcare (Ireland) Ltd
120mg/5ml MG/5ml
Oral Suspension
1996-02-16
PART II SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Calpol Sugar/Colour Free Infant Suspension. 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Calpol Sugar/Colour Free Infant Suspension contains – Paracetamol Ph. Eur. 120 mg per 5 ml. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Oral Suspension. An off-white suspension with an odour of strawberry. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS In the management of pain and fever associated with such conditions as common cold, influenza, headaches, teething. 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION AGED OVER 6 YEARS: The usual dosage is up to 20 ml (480 mg) four times daily AGED 1 TO 6 YEARS: The usual dosage is 5 to 10 ml (120-240 mg) four times daily AGED 3 MONTHS TO 12 MONTHS: The usual dosage is 2.5 to 5 ml (60-120 mg) four times daily UNDER 3 MONTHS: A 2.5 ml dose is suitable for babies who develop a fever following vaccination at 2 months. In other cases, use only under medical supervision. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Use in patients with a known hypersensitivity to paracetamol. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE Calpol should be used with caution in patients with severe hepatic or renal dysfunction. SPECIAL LABELLING REQUIREMENTS Prolonged use except under medical supervision could be harmful. Consult the doctor if there is no improvement within 24 hours. Do not exceed the stated dose. This product should only be used when clearly necessary. IRISH MEDICINES BOARD ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _Date Printed 11/06/2009_ _CRN 2067269_ _page number: 1_ Do not take with other products containing paracetamol. Store below 25 o C. Protect from light. 4.5 INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF INTERACTION Patients who have take Read the complete document