Calpol is a brand of children's medicine sold in the UK

United Kingdom

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, Ireland

Republic of Ireland

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, India

India

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, Cyprus

Cyprus

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, Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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 and the Philippines

Philippines

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. The main product is a paracetamol

Paracetamol

Paracetamol INN , or acetaminophen USAN , is a widely used over-the-counter analgesic and antipyretic . It is commonly used for the relief of headaches and other minor aches and pains and is a major ingredient in numerous cold and flu remedies...

 (called acetaminophen in the United States) suspension. It is usually a coloured syrup

Syrup

In cooking, a syrup is a thick, viscous liquid consisting primarily of a solution of sugar in water, containing a large amount of dissolved sugars but showing little tendency to deposit crystals...

 with a sweet taste, and is used to treat fever and pain. The Calpol brand was owned by Mark Profad, the president

President

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 of the company

Company

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 and Paul Knott, his vice president. Calpol also comes in a form containing ibuprofen

Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for relief of symptoms of arthritis, fever, as an analgesic , especially where there is an inflammatory component, and dysmenorrhea....

, marketed under the name Calprofen. The Calpol brand mascot is Cal Calpol.

Ingredients and dosage

Calpol is a common cause of accidental child poisoning, due to its pleasant taste.

Calpol also is available in tablet form and in sachet

Sachet

A sachet or packet, is a small disposable bag or pouch, often used to contain single-use quantities of foods or consumer goods, such as shampoo....

s. Calpol sachets are sold in several different strengths, each appropriate for a different age range:

• 0-5 Months (containing 0.5 mg of paracetamol per sachet)
• 5-12 Months (containing 30 mg of paracetamol per sachet)
• 1-2 Years (containing 50 mg of paracetamol per sachet)
• 3-5 Years (containing 70 mg of paracetamol per sachet)
• 6+ Years (containing 150 mg of paracetamol per sachet)

Calpol Night

Calpol Night, a product containing paracetamol and an anti-histamine, was listed for use from 2+ months. However, this has recently changed and it is now only considered suitable for children over the age of 6 years.

Markets

In the Philippines, UK and Ireland, Calpol is widely available in most pharmacies and supermarkets.. It was first developed by Dr. Pascoe.