What the medicine is for

Calprofen Infant Sugar Free Suspension belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs). This medicine is used for the relief of pain from teething and toothache, sore-throat,headache, symptoms of colds and influenza, minor muscular pains and aches. Calprofen Infant Sugar Free Suspension can also be used for the reduction of temperature and post-immunisation fever.

What causes pain?

There are many types of pain. Teething and toothache are a kind of nerve pain. You will get toothache when a nerve gets exposed. Cavities can cause nerve exposure. Also a broken tooth can expose a nerve. You should see a dentist if the pain lasts for more than two days. Additionally, if you have a high temperature and pain when you bite.

How do I use Calprofen Infant Sugar Free Suspension

Babies under 3 months: Do Not Give To Babies Under 3 Months Of Age.

Children from 3 months to 12 years:

For Pain and Fever Relief:

3 months – 6 months 2.5 ml 3 times a day(weighing over 5 kg Do not use for more than 24 hours) 6 months – 1 year 2.5 ml 3 times a day 1 year – 2 years 2.5 ml 3 or 4 times a day 3 years – 7 years 5 ml 3 or 4 times a day 8 years – 12 years 10 ml (5 ml + 5 ml) 3 or 4 times a day

Doses should usually be given every 6 – 8 hours. Leave at least 4 hours between doses.

Short term use only:

Do not give to babies aged from 3 months to under 6 months for more than 24 hours. Do not give to children aged 6 months or over for more than 3 days.

If symptoms persist or worsen consult your doctor.

For Post-Immunisation Fever:

Babies and children 3 months and over (weighing over 5 kg)- 2.5 ml up to twice a day. If necessary, the second dose should be given 6 hours after the First one.

Do not give more than 2 doses in 24 hours. Do not give to a child under 3 months unless recommended by your doctor. If the fever is not reduced you should consult your doctor.

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