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Calpol 250mg Suspension
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Calpol 250mg Suspension contains paracetamol, used to reduce fever and relieve mild to moderate pain in children. It works by lowering body temperature and blocking pain signals. Commonly used for infections, colds, flu, and teething pain, it should be administered according to prescribed dosage under medical or parental guidance.
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Introduction to Calpol 250mg Suspension
Calpol 250mg Syrup contains the active constituent Paracetamol. It belongs to the class of medications called analgesics and antipyretics. It relieves mild to moderate pain and reduces fever, including cold and flu symptoms. Do not take this medicine to your child if they are allergic to Paracetamol or any other ingredients, and if they have an allergic reaction, include a rash and breathing problems. This medicine can be given to children.
Inform your physician if your child has liver disease and kidney problems. Notify your physician if your child has an inherited intolerance to sugar. Do not give alcohol or alcohol-containing beverages to your child while administering this medicine. If a pregnant woman requires this medicine, it should be used only in the lowest doses after consulting with a healthcare provider. Notify your physician immediately if your child gets swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips, or throat after taking this tablet.
Uses of Calpol 250mg Suspension
- Mild to moderate pain
- To reduce fever
Therapeutic Effects of Calpol 250mg Suspension
Calpol 250mg Syrup reduces fever by inhibiting the formulation and release of hormone-like substances (prostaglandins) in the CNS and by inhibiting substances like endogenous pyrogens at the hypothalamic thermoregulator center. The analgesic activity of paracetamol is by inhibiting cyclooxygenase enzymes, particularly COX-3, in the CNS.
Interaction of Calpol 250mg Suspension with other drugs
Inform your healthcare provider about all your medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional, and supplements and herbal products. Certain medications interact with Calpol 250mg Syrup and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Calpol 250mg Suspension
- Do not store above 25°C
- Do not refrigerate or freeze.
- Protect the medicine from light and excessive moisture.
- Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets
- If you missed the dosing schedule, inform your healthcare professional immediately and reschedule.
How to consume Calpol 250mg Suspension
Always take Calpol 250mg Syrup as instructed by your doctor. This medicine should be taken orally. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the treatment based on the disease condition and other factors. Do not overdose on the medicine.
Safety Advice for Calpol 250mg Suspension
Breast Feeding
Calpol 250mg Syrup can be used in low doses during breastfeeding. Inform your physician if you are nursing a child.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol during the treatment with Calpol 250mg Syrup.
Liver
Calpol 250mg Syrup is contraindicated in patients with severe liver disease. Inform your physician if you have any liver diseases before initiating the treatment.
Lungs
Calpol 250mg Syrup can be used in patients with lung disorders. Inform your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
Driving
Calpol 250mg Syrup does not affect your ability to drive and operate heavy machinery. Inform your physician if you face any symptoms that alter your concentration.
Pregnancy
Inform your physician if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy during the treatment. If necessary, Calpol 250mg Syrup can be used in low doses during pregnancy.
Side Effects of Calpol 250mg Suspension
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Common
- Itchy skin
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Agitation
Serious
- Liver injury
- Pneumonitis
- Skin reactions
Word of Advice
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed. Do not take this medicine for more than 10 days in a row, unless directed by your doctor. Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. Shake this medicine well before use.
FAQs about Calpol 250mg Suspension
Q1.
What conditions can Calpol 250mg Syrup be used for?
Calpol 250mg Syrup can be used to relieve pain associated with headaches, toothaches, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, backaches, and minor aches and pains caused by common colds and flu. It is also used to reduce fever.
Q2.
Which organ is particularly toxic to Calpol 250mg Syrup?
Calpol 250mg Syrup is a widely used nonprescription analgesic and antipyretic medication for mild-to-moderate pain and fever. Harmless at low doses, but it has direct hepatotoxic potential when taken as an overdose and can cause acute liver injury.
Q3.
Can adult patients take Calpol 250mg Syrup?
This medicine is formulated in pediatric dose. If required, your physician may prescribe you to take the medicine. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine
Q4.
What if a child vomits after taking Calpol 250mg of Syrup?
Do not give your child the same dose again if your child is sick (vomits) after having a dose of paracetamol tablets or syrup. Wait until it's time for their next dose, or ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Q5.
Does Calpol 250mg Syrup make babies sleepy?
It is a medicine to help reduce pain and make children with fever feel better. It will not cause drowsiness or cause your child to sleep.
Q6.
Can I give paracetamol suppository after Calpol 250mg Syrup?
Do not give suppositories and Calpol 250mg Syrup together. Because both contain the same ingredient paracetamol and it may cause side effects due to overdosage. Consult your doctor before about the time gap interval between two different formulations before giving these medicines.
Fact Box of Calpol 250mg Suspension
Molecule name: Paracetamol
| Therapeutic class: Antipyretic, Analgesics |
Pharmacological class: Antipyretic, Analgesics | Indications: 1. Mild to moderate pain 2. To reduce fever |
References
- Paracetamol 500mg Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). www.medicines.org.uk. Published September 2022. Accessed May 18, 2023. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/6693/smpc
- KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs and Antipyretics-Analgesics, 7th edition, 2013, 206-207.
- Goodman & Gilman’s, The Pharmacological Basics of Therapeutics, Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, and Analgesic Agents; Pharmacotherapy of Gout, 12th edition, 2011, 982-984.
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Written By
Sakshi Anil More
B. Pharm
Reviewed By
Dr. Tejashwin Adiga
MBBS
Last updated : 13 Apr 2026 | 06:42 AM (IST)
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