The question of sedatives such as Calpol.

[John]

The possible use of a sedative has been mentioned in the case several times including with particular reference being made to Calpol.

Indeed, it is part of Gonçalo Amaral's claim that a sedative played some part in what he alleges was Madeleine's death.

Lets have a look at what this is all about.

[faithlilly]

If the abductor sedated her or her parents sedated her, who would know ? If she had only been sedated over the holiday there would be no historical signs of sedation.

[Lace]

If the abductor sedated her or her parents sedated her, who would know ? If she had only been sedated over the holiday there would be no historical signs of sedation.

I believe they would be able to tell from a hair sample how long the person had been given drugs.

[faithlilly]

I believe they would be able to tell from a hair sample how long the person had been given drugs.

Not if it was only for days.

[AnneGuedes]

Not if it was only for days.

It depends on which drug. Benzodiazepins vanish very quickly.

[Lace]

Not if it was only for days.

It was Calpol Amaral mentioned wasn't it.


Though I really cannot see two Doctor's giving an overdose of anything.

So why would they hide the body?

[faithlilly]

It was Calpol Amaral mentioned wasn't it.


Though I really cannot see two Doctor's giving an overdose of anything.

So why would they hide the body?

Maybe not a overdose ? Maybe just enough to make the child disorientated, leading to an accident ? The McCanns would still have to explain why they were sedating their children.

[Mrs. B]

It was Calpol Amaral mentioned wasn't it.


Though I really cannot see two Doctor's giving an overdose of anything.

So why would they hide the body?

l.
Yes, only Calpol (due to a misunderstanding by Amaral). The rest is pure speculation - no sedatives were ever found anywhere in the McCanns' possession inside the apartment.

[faithlilly]

l.
Yes, only Calpol (due to a misunderstanding by Amaral). The rest is pure speculation - no sedatives were ever found anywhere in the McCanns' possession inside the apartment.

How hard do you think it would be to dispose of a small bottle or box of pills or drops ?

[Puffin]

l.
Yes, only Calpol (due to a misunderstanding by Amaral). The rest is pure speculation - no sedatives were ever found anywhere in the McCanns' possession inside the apartment.

Refresh my somewhat tired memory, Calpol was not on sale when the McCanns were supposedly dosing their children with it?  Clever trick that if that is what they were using.    >@@(*&)

[faithlilly]

Refresh my somewhat tired memory, Calpol was not on sale when the McCanns were supposedly dosing their children with it?  Clever trick that if that is what they were using.    >@@(*&)

Calpol Night, which I believe had a sedative effect, wasn't. I myself think the Calpol issue is one massive red herring.

[Mrs. B]

Refresh my somewhat tired memory, Calpol was not on sale when the McCanns were supposedly dosing their children with it?  Clever trick that if that is what they were using.    >@@(*&)

There was another version of Calpol, called Calpol Night, that was released on the market after Madeleine's disappearance. Regular Calpol is a pain killer (Paracetamol) & nothing else, Calpol Night on the other hand contained a mild sedative to aid sleep.

[Puffin]

There was another version of Calpol, called Calpol Night, that was released on the market after Madeleine's disappearance. Regular Calpol is a pain killer (Paracetamol) & nothing else, Calpol Night on the other hand contained a mild sedative to aid sleep.

Thanks for that, Mrs B.  So why give ordinary Calpol to anyone as a sedative?   

[AnneGuedes]

Maybe not a overdose ? Maybe just enough to make the child disorientated, leading to an accident ? The McCanns would still have to explain why they were sedating their children.

Calpol isn't a sedative.

[Mrs. B]

Thanks for that, Mrs B.  So why give ordinary Calpol to anyone as a sedative?

There's no reason, it's simply not possible to sedate people by the use of Paracetamol, large amounts of [it - ETA] can give liver damages in the long term. Huge amounts can cause your liver to stop functioning after a while & of course that can lead to death. Which is very rare btw.