Yes, BUT within important limits. You can even buy some commercial mixes with both paracetamol (which is what Calpol contains) and ibuprofen (the active ingredient in Nurofen) already in it.,
Because ibuprofen and paracetamol work differently, it can be safe to combine them (to reduce a child's fever or pain, for instance), but only within safe limits. The medications and their dosages must be suitable for the age of the child. They must be not be given if other conditions contraindicate it, such as asthma in the child, which contraindicates ibuprofen.
Rather than administer both simultaneously, you might want to alternate: give Calpol, then 2.5 hours later give Nurfoen, 2.5 hours later give Calpol, etc. Up to the daily dose allowed.
Do not give Calpol with any other paracetamol containing products, such as Medised. Do not give aspirin or any aspirin containing products to children under age 16, either.
Because ibuprofen and paracetamol work differently, it can be safe to combine them (to reduce a child's fever or pain, for instance), but only within safe limits. The medications and their dosages must be suitable for the age of the child. They must be not be given if other conditions contraindicate it, such as asthma in the child, which contraindicates ibuprofen.
Rather than administer both simultaneously, you might want to alternate: give Calpol, then 2.5 hours later give Nurfoen, 2.5 hours later give Calpol, etc. Up to the daily dose allowed.
Do not give Calpol with any other paracetamol containing products, such as Medised. Do not give aspirin or any aspirin containing products to children under age 16, either.
