Paracetamol usually gets to work within an hour, easing your child’s pain or fever quickly.

It usually lasts for a few hours, giving your little one some time free from aches and pains and helping them to relax.

This is especially important when they’re recovering from a cold or have a toothache that’s making them fussy or irritable.

Paracetamol is the active ingredient in most Calpol products and the amount of paracetamol differs from product to product.

Typically, the Calpol Infant products, which are suitable for children aged 2 months and older, contain 120mg of paracetamol per 5ml of medicine.

The Calpol Six Plus range typically contains 250ml of paracetamol per 5ml of medicine or 250mg of paracetamol in each Fastmelt tablet.

Of course, this may differ from product to product or if the manufacturer of Calpol makes any changes, so be sure to speak to your doctor or pharmacist or read the patient information leaflet that comes with Calpol products carefully before you give any to your child.