Calpol Tablets
Calpol Tablets are a paracetamol formulation that contains Optizorb technology TM. Calpol Tablets with Optizorb disperses (breaks up in the stomach) up to five times faster than standard paracetamol tablets.
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Overview
What does it relieve?
- Headache
- Pain
- Toothache
- Fever
- Pain and fever associated with cold and flu symptoms
What's the format?
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What are its features?
Releases medicine 5x faster
What are the ingredients?
500mg Paracetamol
How to use
Swallow tablets with water
Dosage
Age |
Tablets |
How often |
Adults (including the elderly) and children aged 16 years and over: |
One to two film-coated tablets every 4 to 6 hours as required. |
Maximum daily dose: 4 000 mg (8 film-coated tablets). |
Children, 10 to ≤15 years of age:
|
One film-coated tablet every four to six hours as required. |
No more than four doses in any 24-hour period. Maximum duration of continued use without medical advice: 3 days. Maximum daily dose: 60 mg/kg presented in four divided doses of 10-15mg/kg throughout the 24-hour period.
|
Children under 10 years: |
Not recommended for children under 10 years of age. |
Further Information
Maximum duration of continued use without medical advice: 3 days
Enquiries
If you would like any further information regarding Calpol products, please contact the Haleon Hotline on 0800 007 018