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A paediatric drugstore solution for fever and pain relief, formulated to start reducing temperature in around 15 minutes and to last up to eight hours. Sugar-free strawberry flavour and an easy-dose syringe make giving medicine less stressful for parents and more acceptable to fussy little ones. Is CALPROFEN Oral Suspension the sensible staple for your family medicine cabinet?
⚡ At a Glance
- • Relief Speed: Begins to reduce temperature in around 15 minutes and can last up to 8 hours
- • Best for: Parents of infants and children from 3 months (over 5 kg) to 12 years
- • Not ideal for: Infants under 3 months or children weighing under 5 kg
Sugar- and colour-free ibuprofen oral suspension in a 100 ml pack with an included dosing syringe. Formulated for fever and a range of common childhood aches.
Rapid fever control – with ibuprofen that begins to work in around 15 minutes
Formulation contains ibuprofen and is sugar- and colour-free; onset on temperature is stated as approximately 15 minutes. Duration of effect is reported as lasting up to eight hours after a dose.
Fast temperature reduction helps children feel more comfortable quickly and can ease sleep and appetite disruptions during illness.
Longer intervals between doses – thanks to up to eight hours of relief
Manufacturer information notes relief can last up to eight hours following a single dose. The longer stated duration reduces the need for very frequent re-dosing.
Fewer doses across the day simplify care routines and make overnight management easier for caregivers.
Easier administration – with an included syringe and child-friendly flavour
Each pack includes an easy dose syringe to aid accurate administration with minimal mess, and the formulation is sugar-free strawberry flavoured and colour-free. The syringe is sized for small-volume dosing.
Accurate dosing and a familiar strawberry taste reduce resistance from reluctant children and speed up medicine time.
✨ The 4 Key Reasons for CALPROFEN Oral Suspension
- Sugar-free formulation – Avoids added sugars in every dose for infants
- Included dosing syringe – Enables accurate, low-mess dosing for small children at home
- Strawberry flavour, colour-free – Encourages reluctant children to accept medication during illness
- Suitable from 3 months – Recommended for infants over 5 kg up to 12 years old
📋 Technical Details at a Glance
- Category: Children's oral suspension (fever & pain relief)
- Active ingredient: Ibuprofen
- Flavour: Sugar-free strawberry
- Sugar content: Sugar-free
- Volume: 100 ml
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Calprofen Oral Suspension suitable for newborns?
A: Not for newborns. Suitable from 3 months old and for infants weighing over 5 kg up to children aged 12 years.
Q: How quickly does it reduce fever and how long does relief last?
A: Starts to work on temperature in around 15 minutes, with relief that can last up to eight hours.
Q: Does the formula contain sugar or colouring?
A: The formulation is sugar-free and colour-free with a strawberry flavour, and each pack includes a dosing syringe.
🏆 Our Verdict
Best suited to parents and carers of infants and young children who need reliable oral ibuprofen from 3 months to 12 years. Fast onset, up to eight hours of relief, sugar-free strawberry flavour and an included syringe make dosing straightforward and child-friendly. A practical, dependable choice for family medicine cupboards that eases administration during bouts of fever and pain.
