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Baby & Child
Calpol and infant ibuprofen by weight, teething gel, nappy rash cream, formula. For paediatric medicines, age and weight matter — the pack you grab from the shelf may not match the dose your child actually needs. Ask us if unsure.
Baby & child products
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Important paediatric rules — please read
- NEVER give aspirin to children under 16 — risk of Reye's syndrome.
- Codeine is not recommended for children under 12, and not for under-18s after tonsil/adenoid surgery for sleep apnoea.
- Don't double-dose — many cold-and-flu remedies contain paracetamol. Read the label, ask us if unsure.
- Children under 3 months with a fever (38°C+) — see GP or call NHS 111 the same day. Do not delay.
- Calpol vs Nurofen — both work, often interchangeable. Don't give both simultaneously unless advised. Alternating every 4 hours is sometimes recommended for persistent fever.
- Dehydration in children — Dioralyte from age 2+. For infants, breastmilk or formula plus paediatric oral rehydration solution; see us if signs of dehydration (sunken eyes, dry mouth, fewer wet nappies).
Worried about a child? Walk in, phone 0113 244 1551, or call NHS 111. We've got time to look at the dose with you.
Red-flag symptoms in babies/children that need urgent care: non-blanching rash, breathing difficulty, severe lethargy, prolonged seizure, signs of dehydration. Call 999 or NHS 111. Do not wait.