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Calpol Tablet

  • Manufactured by: Glaxo Smith Kline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Paracetamol (500 mg)

Calpol Tablet

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  • Manufactured by: Glaxo Smith Kline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Paracetamol (500 mg)

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Calpol Tablet Information

Calpol Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Fever, Headache, Pain. Other than this, Calpol Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Calpol Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Calpol Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Calpol Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Calpol Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Calpol Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Calpol Tablet related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Drug Allergies must refrain from the use of Calpol Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Calpol Tablet contraindications section.

Besides this, Calpol Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Calpol Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

  1. Calpol Tablet Benefits & Uses
  2. Calpol Tablet Dosage & How to Take
  3. Calpol Tablet Side Effects
  4. Calpol Tablet Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Calpol Tablet with Other Drugs
  6. Calpol Tablet Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Calpol Tablet
  8. Calpol Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Calpol Tablet Benefits & Uses

Calpol Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

  • Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
  • Headache
  • Pain

Other Benefits

  • Joint Pain
  • Muscle Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
  • Toothache (Read More - Home remedies for toothache)
  • Dengue Fever
  • Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)
  • Chikungunya
  • Testicular Swelling
  • Foot Pain
  • Sciatica
  • Back Pain
  • Slipped Disc
  • Sprain
  • Heel Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Heel Pain)
  • Wrist Pain
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Migraine (Read More - Home remedies for migraines)
  • Viral Fever
  • Back pain during pregnancy
  • Breast pain in pregnancy
  • Leg cramps during pregnancy
  • Pelvic pain during pregnancy
  • Headache during pregnancy
  • Fever during pregnancy
  • Pain during Pregnancy
  • Hand Pain

Calpol Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Fever
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Fever
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 325 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult
  • Disease: Fever
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Fever
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Calpol Tablet Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Calpol Tablet safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take Calpol Tablet without worrying about any side effects.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Calpol Tablet safe during breastfeeding?


    Calpol Tablet is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Calpol Tablet on the Kidneys?


    Very few cases of side effects of Calpol Tablet on kidney have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Calpol Tablet on the Liver?


    Calpol Tablet can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Calpol Tablet on the Heart?


    Side effects of Calpol Tablet rarely affect the heart.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Calpol Tablet with Other Drugs

Calpol Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Oxyphenbutazone
  • Oxyphenbutazone Tablet
  • Sioril Tablet
Metamizole
  • Novalgin RC Injection
  • Andep 0.25 Mg Tablet
  • Andep 0.5 Mg Tablet
  • Bral 500 Tablet

Severe

Leflunomide
  • Lefno 20 Tablet
  • Lefno 10 Tablet
  • Lefra 20 Tablet
  • Lefra 10 Tablet
Pilocarpine
  • Pilomax Tablet
  • Pilocar 2% Eye Drop
  • Wheezal Renal Forte Drop
  • Pilocar 1% Eye Drop
Ethanol
  • Ethanol Liquid
Imatinib Mesylate
  • Veenat 400 Tablet
  • Imat 400 Tablet
  • Glivec 400 Tablet
  • Imanib 400 Tablet
Isoniazid
  • Akurit 4 Tablet
  • Solonex DT Tablet
  • Forecox Tablet
  • Solonex Tablet
Lamotrigine
  • Lametec 100 DT Tablet
  • Lametec 25 DT Tablet
  • Lamez 100 Tablet
  • Lamez 50 Tablet DT

Moderate

Phenytoin
  • Epsolin 100 Tablet
  • Epsolin ER 300 Tablet
  • Eptoin 300 ER Tablet (30)
  • Epsolin 300 Tablet
Aspirin
    Busulfan
    • Bucelon Injection
    • Bucelon Tablet
    • Busulmax 2mg Tablet
    • Busulmax Injection
    Cholestyramine
    • Baksons B32 Lax-N-Liv Drop
    • Choltran 5 Gm Sachet
    • Choltran 5 Mg Tablet
    • Cholestyramine Oral Suspension
    Ethinyl Estradiol
    • Ovral L Tablet
    • Krimson 35 Tablet
    • Yamini Tablet (21)
    • Ovuloc Ld 0.02 Mg/0.15 Mg Tablet
    Rifampicin
    • Akurit 4 Tablet
    • Forecox Tablet
    • Trac 4 Tablet
    • R Cin 450 Capsule

    Mild

    Carbamazepine
    • Mazetol SR 200 Tablet (10)
    • Tegrital 200 Tablet
    • Tegrital 400 Tablet
    • Zeptol CR 300 Tablet

    Calpol Tablet Contraindications

    If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Calpol Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

    • Drug Allergy
    • Kidney Disease
    • Shock
    • Liver Disease
    • Drug Allergies
    • Alcoholism
    • Phenylketonuria (PKU)
    • Neutropenia

    Frequently asked Questions about Calpol Tablet

    • Is this Calpol Tablet habit forming or addictive?


      Forming a habit of Calpol Tablet has not been reported.

      No
    • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


      Calpol Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

      Safe
    • Is it safe?


      Yes, but take Calpol Tablet only as per medical advice.

      Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
    • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


      No, the use of Calpol Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.

      No

    Calpol Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Calpol Tablet


      There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Calpol Tablet with food.

      Unknown
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Calpol Tablet


      Consumption of alcohol and Calpol Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.

      Severe

    Frequently asked Questions about Calpol Tablet

    Question over 3 years ago

    How does Calpol Tablet work?

    Although it's believed that Calpol Tablet works mainly in the central nervous system (Brain and Spine). It prevents the release of prostaglandin, which is responsible for increasing pain and body temperature. It effectively reduces the intensity of pain signals to the brain.

    Question over 3 years ago

    How to take Calpol Tablet?

    Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , General Physician

    You should take the minimum effective dose of Calpol Tablet that reduces body pain and fever. It should be used for the shortest time period till you get relief. Take it as per doctor's advice do not exceed dosage. Ideally, 1 or 2 tablets (500 mg) every four to six hours can be safely taken, do not take more than four doses in 24 hours. Please note paracetamol 500 mg tablet should not be given to children below 10 years until and unless prescribed by a child specialist.

    Question almost 3 years ago

    What are the interactions between Calpol Tablet and codeine?

    Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Pulmonology

    No harmful interactions have been reported between Calpol Tablet and codeine. Do not take it until and unless prescribed. However, if you are experiencing any unpleasant medicinal side effects such as nausea, stomach pain, and tremors after taking Calpol Tablet. Inform your doctor immediately.

    Question almost 3 years ago

    Can I take Calpol Tablet with aspirin?

    Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

    Yes, you can take Calpol Tablet with aspirin. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. But you're recommended to consult your doctor before taking these two medications together.

    Question about 3 years ago

    Is it safe to use Calpol Tablet in pregnancy?

    Calpol Tablet is being used by pregnant women for many years without any evident harmful effects on the baby. That's why it is usually recommended as the first-line painkiller for pregnant women. But it is not possible to say that this medicine is completely safe to use in pregnancy. You are highly recommended to check with your doctor/gynaecologist before taking any medicine even [medicine] during pregnancy.


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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    B.Pharma, Pharmacy
    3 Years of Experience


    References

    KD Tripathi. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 206-207

    US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Acetaminophen (acetaminophen)

    US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ofirmev (acetaminophen)

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