Was Calpol suspension licensed in Portugal in 2007?

[Mr Gray]

Noted that you didn't address the main use of Calpol - pain relief.

It isn't the main use
I would say it's use to reduce temperature would be its main use
Again not relevant in Maddie's disappearance

[slartibartfast]

It isn't the main use
I would say it's use to reduce temperature would be its main use
Again not relevant in Maddie's disappearance

... And facilitate sleep.

[ShiningInLuz]

Which post? Number please.

If you haven't read it so far, go back and read the bits of the thread you have not read.

[ShiningInLuz]

... And facilitate sleep.

Beat me to it!

[Alfie]

If you haven't read it so far, go back and read the bits of the thread you have not read.

I've read every word of this thread.  Which post are you referring to and I will re-read it, that will save time and ensure that I haven't misunderstood.

[Mr Gray]

... And facilitate sleep.

Absolutely
But it has no sedative actions

[Mr Gray]

Beat me to it!

Calpol has no sedative actions
How could a normal dose have any relevance to maddies disappearance
Explain
The idea is absurd

[Mr Gray]

Beat me to it!

You do realise there is a difference between sleep and sedation

[ShiningInLuz]

Calpol has no sedative actions
How could a normal dose have any relevance to maddies disappearance
Explain
The idea is absurd

Why would any parent give a child a dose of Calpol shortly before bedtime?

As far as I can tell, we now have two reasons on the table.  One, to reduce the child's temperature, in order that the child can sleep.  Two, to reduce the child's pain, in order that the child can sleep.

I note you are back on the assertions bit again.  'The idea is absurd', with nothing to support it.

So do parents give children Calpol before bedtime, to help them sleep?

[Mr Gray]

Why would any parent give a child a dose of Calpol shortly before bedtime?

As far as I can tell, we now have two reasons on the table.  One, to reduce the child's temperature, in order that the child can sleep.  Two, to reduce the child's pain, in order that the child can sleep.

I note you are back on the assertions bit again.  'The idea is absurd', with nothing to support it.

So do parents give children Calpol before bedtime, to help them sleep?

As a parent Calpol is given when needed
Could be first thing in the morning
Often every 6 hours
I have never given it just to help a child sleep
It is given for a reason when a child is ill
What relevance does a normal dose of calpol have to maddies disappearance
None

[ShiningInLuz]

As a parent Calpol is given when needed
Could be first thing in the morning
Often every 6 hours
I have never given it just to help a child sleep
It is given for a reason when a child is ill
What relevance does a normal dose of calpol have to maddies disappearance
None

OK, let's do the pedantic bit again.

Original "So do parents give children Calpol before bedtime, to help them sleep?"

Updated So do parents give children with increased temperature or pain Calpol before bedtime, to reduce the temperature, to reduce the pain, and in so doing, help them sleep?

We should be at a yes or no answer, but we shall see.

[Alfie]

OK, let's do the pedantic bit again.

Original "So do parents give children Calpol before bedtime, to help them sleep?"

Updated So do parents give children with increased temperature or pain Calpol before bedtime, to reduce the temperature, to reduce the pain, and in so doing, help them sleep?

We should be at a yes or no answer, but we shall see.

Your last sentence is a bit rich seeing as you refuse to answer yes or no to a very simple question put to you - is it illegal to possess and administer Calpol to children in Portugal.  It would seem from your reply at 139 that you're not sure either way, but are still prepared to entertain the idea that it IS illegal to possess and administer CAlpol
You wrote "So even if there was a temporary ban on Calpol50 at the time, and the McCanns brought in Calpol50, I doubt the PJ would have twigged, and I have no idea what penalty, if any, there might be"

[Mr Gray]

OK, let's do the pedantic bit again.

Original "So do parents give children Calpol before bedtime, to help them sleep?"

Updated So do parents give children with increased temperature or pain Calpol before bedtime, to reduce the temperature, to reduce the pain, and in so doing, help them sleep?

We should be at a yes or no answer, but we shall see.

Calpol is given every 6 hrs so it depends when the dose is due
I've woken my children and given the medicine at the right time
Calpol is given when a child is ill
That may not coincide with bedtime

[ferryman]

If there is a link between calpol and sleep, the link is that children (like adults) sleep better free of pain than in pain.

So a child is awake and fractious.  A dose of calpol is administered.  The calpol takes away the pain.  The child (soon after) settles and sleeps.

That gives to the idea (among some parents) that calpol has a sedative effect.

Calpol doesn't.

And SIL, yes.

Alfie, no.

[Alfie]

If there is a link between calpol and sleep, the link is that children (like adults) sleep better free of pain than in pain.

So a child is awake and fractious.  A dose of calpol is administered.  The calpol takes away the pain.  The child (soon after) settles and sleeps.

That gives to the idea (among some parents) that calpol has a sedative effect.

Calpol doesn't.

And SIL, yes.

Alfie, no.

No what?