Can CalCough Children's Syrup be given to children under one year old?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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CalCough Children's Syrup must not be given to children under one year old.

CalCough Children's SyrupMcNeil Products Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 9Document updated 3 January 2025

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iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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CalCough Children's Syrup must not be given to children under one year old.

CalCough Children's SyrupMcNeil Products Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 9Document updated 3 January 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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