FOI release

FOI on last 10 years Medical Reports of Calpol and Nurofen

Case reference FOI2025/01342

Received 31 December 2025

Published 5 February 2026

Request

I am concerned that overdosing has occurred due to incorrect dosage information on Calpol and Nurofen. 2.5 ml on the syringe is actually 5ml on the spoon

Response

See attached

Documents

• FOI202501342 (redacted).pdf (864.5 KB)

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