Calpol Fastmelt Tablets 250mg 6years+ (12)

Calpol Fast Melts are a convenient and effective way to help relieve pain and reduce fever in children aged 6 years and over. Designed to dissolve quickly on the tongue without the need for water, they are perfect for quick, fuss-free use at home or while out and about. Each tablet provides trusted relief from everyday symptoms including headaches, toothache, sore throat, and cold or flu discomfort. With a pleasant taste, they are easier for children to take compared to traditional tablets or liquid medicines. This compact pack of 12 ensures you always have reliable relief on hand when it’s needed most.

Active Ingredients

Paracetamol 250 mg Per Tablet.

Other Ingredients

Mannitol (E421), Crospovidone, Aspartame (E951), Magnesium Stearate, Basic Butylated, Methacrylate Copolymer, Polyacrylate Dispersion 30% and Colloidal Anhydrous Silica. The flavouring is strawberry (containing Benzyl Alcohol and Glucose).

Children aged 6-9 years:

• Take 1 Tablet up to 4 times a day.
• Leave at least 4 hours between each dose.
• Tablets can be sucked gently until they melt on the tongue.
• Alternatively, the tablets can be dissolved in a teaspoon of water or milk.

Children aged 9-12 years:

• Take 2 Tablet up to 4 times a day.
• Leave at least 4 hours between each dose.
• Tablets can be sucked gently until they melt on the tongue.
• Alternatively, the tablets can be dissolved in a teaspoon of water or milk.

Children aged 12-16 years:

• Take 2-3 Tablets up to 4 times a day.
• Leave at least 4 hours between each dose.
• Tablets can be sucked gently until they melt on the tongue.
• Alternatively, the tablets can be dissolved in a teaspoon of water or milk.

Adults and children over 16 years:

• Take 2-4 Tablets up to 4 times a day.
• Leave atleast 4 hours between each dose.
• Tablets can be sucked gently until they melt on the tongue.
• Alternatively, the tablets can be dissolved in a teaspoon of water or milk.

Precautions

• Not suitable for children under 6 years old.
• Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients listed.
• Do not take if you have phenylketonuria.
• Do not take with any other medication containing paracetamol.
• This medicine contains 0.0011 g glucose in each tablet. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
• For oral use only.

Storage

• Store below 25°C.
• Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
• Keep out of sight and reach of children.

Very rare side effects may include:

• Mild laxative
• Allergic reactions
• Becoming unusually tired
• Skin reactions

For more information see Patient Information Leaflet.

Including any side effects that are not listed in the patient information leaflet, you can speak to your doctor or pharmacist about. Also, side effects can be reported directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or by searching “MHRA Yellow Card” in the Google Store or Apple App Store. Reporting side effects helps improve the safety of this medicine for yourself and future customers.