Description
Calpol Six Plus Fastmelts are orodispersible tablets containing paracetamol for the treatment of mild to moderate pain including headache, migraine, sore throat, toothache, earache, and muscular aches. They also provide antipyretic action for the reduction of fever including post-immunisation pyrexia. The tablets melt quickly on the tongue without the need for water.
Side Effects
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people): Thrombocytopenia, anaphylaxis, cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions including skin rashes, rash.
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people): Blood dyscrasias including thrombocytopenia and agranulocytosis, bronchospasm in aspirin-sensitive patients.
Not known: Hepatotoxicity, nephropathy, transaminases increased, high anion gap metabolic acidosis.
Patient Information Leaflet
Please see HERE for the Patient Information Leaflet
Additional Info
Contains aspartame (E951) 8mg per tablet - a source of phenylalanine (0.04mg) which is harmful for people with phenylketonuria (PKU). Contains mannitol which may have a mild laxative effect. Contains glucose 0.0011g and benzyl alcohol 0.00064mg per tablet. Risk of liver damage with overdose (doses of 7.5g or more in adults/adolescents). Use with caution in patients with severe renal or hepatic impairment. Risk of pyroglutamic acidosis (high anion gap metabolic acidosis) with prolonged use, especially when taken with flucloxacillin, or in patients with renal impairment, sepsis, malnutrition, or glutathione deficiency.
Directions
Tablets should be placed on the tongue and allowed to dissolve, or can be dispersed in water or milk if preferred. Doses may be repeated every 4-6 hours as needed but do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours.
Children 6-9 years: 1 tablet, up to 4 times daily.
Children 9-12 years: 2 tablets, up to 4 times daily.
Children 12-16 years: 2-3 tablets, up to 4 times daily.
Adults and children 16 years and over: 2-4 tablets, up to 4 times daily.
Do not give to children under 6 years.
FAQs
Can my child take Fastmelts with water?
Yes, while the tablets are designed to melt on the tongue, they can also be dispersed in water or milk if your child prefers.
What should I do if my child has phenylketonuria (PKU)?
These tablets contain aspartame, a source of phenylalanine, and are not suitable for children with PKU. Consult your doctor for an alternative.
How long can I give Calpol for?
Do not give for more than 3 days without speaking to a doctor or pharmacist.
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