Calpol 6+ FastMelts

Calpol 6+ Fastmelts are a pain and fever relief medicine for children aged 6 years and over. They contain paracetamol and are used to help relieve headache, sore throat, toothache, aches and pains, cold & flu symptoms, and fever. The tablets dissolve on the tongue, making them easy to take without water.

• Suitable for children aged 6 years and over (also adult use possible).
• Allow tablets to dissolve on the tongue or disperse in a small amount of water if preferred.
• May be taken up to 4 times in 24 hours.
• Leave at least 4 hours between doses.
• Do not exceed the recommended dose or combine with other paracetamol products.

Usual dose:

• 6–9 years: 1 tablet
• 9–12 years: 2 tablets
• 12–16 years: 2–3 tablets
• Adults & 16+ years: 2–4 tablets

• Do not use in children under 6 years.
• Do not take with other medicines containing paracetamol.
• Overdose can cause serious liver damage.
• Do not use for more than 3 days without medical advice.
• May contain aspartame and glucose, which may be unsuitable for some individuals (e.g. PKU or glucose-galactose malabsorption).
• Keep out of reach of children.

Seek medical advice if:

• Symptoms persist or worsen
• Fever lasts more than 3 days

Active ingredient:
Paracetamol 250 mg – pain relief and fever reduction

Other ingredients (excipients):
Mannitol
Aspartame (sweetener)
Glucose
Benzyl alcohol
Gelatin or tablet base components (may vary by manufacturer)