Calpol 6 Plus Suspension 250mg

About Calpol 6 Plus Suspension 250mg

Uses

• Reduces fever in children aged 6 years and above
• Relieves headache, body ache and muscle pain
• Eases pain and fever from colds, flu and throat infections
• Used for pain and fever after vaccination in older children

Benefits

• Higher 250mg per 5ml strength means a smaller dose volume
• Convenient for school age children who need effective single doses
• Fast acting relief that generally works within an hour
• Gentler on the stomach than NSAID pain relievers at this age

What Experts Say

Calpol 6 Plus is formulated at roughly double the strength of the standard paediatric suspension, reflecting the higher body weight of children above six years who no longer respond adequately to the 120mg per 5ml formula. This higher concentration lets caregivers give a smaller, more practical volume per dose while staying within safe limits.

Because the strength step up is large, dosing accuracy matters even more at this stage. Physicians stress that the 250mg per 5ml suspension should never be given to a younger, lower weight child using the same volume guidance as the standard strength product, since that would risk a significant overdose.

The liver clears paracetamol through a pathway that becomes saturated at high or repeated doses, which is why total daily intake, not just the strength of a single dose, is the real safety limit doctors monitor. Parents are advised to track every dose given across the day, including any other paracetamol source, before giving the next one.

Drug Class

• Analgesic and antipyretic
• Para aminophenol derivative

Calpol 6 Plus Suspension 250mg formula

• Paracetamol 250mg

Available forms

• Suspension

How to use Calpol 6 Plus Suspension 250mg?

• Shake the bottle well before every dose
• Use only the dosing syringe or cup supplied with the pack
• Children 6 to 8 years (weighing about 20 to 25kg): 5ml every 4 to 6 hours
• Children 9 to 10 years (about 27 to 32kg): 7ml every 4 to 6 hours
• Children 11 to 12 years (about 33 to 43kg): 10ml every 4 to 6 hours
• Do not give more than 4 doses in 24 hours
• Leave at least 4 hours between two doses
• Confirm exact weight based dosing with a doctor or pharmacist before starting
• Do not use this higher strength suspension in children under 6 years

Drug Interactions

• Other paracetamol containing medicines including combination cold syrups
• Warfarin and other anticoagulant medicines with regular use
• Anti seizure medicines such as phenytoin and carbamazepine
• Cholestyramine, which can reduce paracetamol absorption if taken together

Risks and warnings

• Overdose risk is higher with this strength if measured with the wrong syringe
• Do not combine with other paracetamol containing cold, flu or pain products
• Use with caution in children with existing liver disease
• Seek urgent medical attention if an accidental overdose is suspected
• Avoid use for more than 3 days without medical advice if fever persists

Calpol 6 Plus Suspension 250mg Side Effects

• Mild nausea or stomach discomfort
• Skin rash or itching
• Rare allergic reaction with facial swelling or breathing difficulty
• Rare blood disorders with long term high dose use
• Serious liver damage in cases of overdose

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25 degrees Celsius, away from heat and direct sunlight
• Shake well before each use
• Keep the cap tightly closed between uses
• Discard the bottle 6 months after opening or as stated on the pack
• Store out of children's reach despite being intended for their use