Product Description
Calcough Childrens Soothing Syrup Blackcurrant Flavour is a non-drowsy cough liquid, which relieves dry, tickly coughs and sore throats. Suitable for children 1 year and over , the blackcurrant flavour makes taking medicine easier for little ones.
This product can be taken alongside CALPOL® Infant Suspension if pain and fever relief is also needed.
Usage / Instructions
This product is suitable for most people, but a few people should not use it. If you are in any doubt you should contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not give your child this medicine...
- If s/he is under 1 year old.
- If s/he is allergic to any of the ingredients.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist:
- If your child has an intolerance to some sugars.
Some of the ingredients can cause problems. This product contains 0.8 g glucose and 1.7 g sucrose in each 5 ml, which may be harmful to the teeth. If you have been told by your doctor that your child has an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before using this medicine. This should be taken into account in patients with diabetes. Carbohydrate content of this medicine is 3.4 g per 5 ml.
How to use this medicine
- Check the information below to see how much medicine to give.
- For oral use only.
- Do not give more than the stated dose shown below.
- Do not overfill the spoon.
- There is a double-ended spoon in the pack.
Children under 1 year
Do not give to children under 1 year old.
Children 1 year and over and Adults
- Age: Children 1 - 5 years, Dose: One 5 ml spoonful
- Age: Children 5 years and over and adults (including the elderly), Dose: Two 5 ml spoonfuls
Give the dose 3 or 4 times within 24 hours, if needed. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
If anyone has taken too much
If anyone has taken too much of this product, contact a doctor or your nearest Accident & Emergency Department (Casualty), taking this pack with you.
If you forget to give the medicine
If you forget a dose, give the next dose when needed. Do not give a double dose.
Side Effects
This medicine is unlikely to cause side-effects unless your child is allergic to the ingredients. If your child experiences any of the following, stop giving the medicine and seek immediate medical help:
Unexplained wheezing or difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat.
If your child experiences any other side-effects or you are not sure about anything, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not give this medicine after the expiry date shown on the bottle. Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Ingredients
The active ingredients in each 5 ml of medicine are: Glycerin 0.75 ml and Liquid Sugar 1.93 ml
Other ingredients are: Citric Acid Monohydrate, Sodium Benzoate (E211), Anthocyanin, Blackcurrant Flavour, Blackcurrant Juice, Liquid Glucose and Purified Water