Calpol 120mg Strawberry Flavour Bottle Of 60ml Suspension

Calpol 120 suspension is a fever and pain-reducing medicine. It contains paracetamol/acetaminophen as the active substance. Give this medicine to your child in the exact dose and duration as recommended by your doctor.

Do not give more than the prescribed dose. Shake well before use. Before starting the treatment with Calpol 120 suspension, inform the doctor about your child's detailed medical history.

Dosage

Overdose

Taking Calpol 120 suspension in high doses may result in serious liver damage. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and stomach ache. In case of an overdose, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed a dose then give it to your child as soon as you remember. Keep a gap of at least 4-6 hours between this dose and the next dose. If it is almost time for the next dose then skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dosing schedule.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

There are some chemicals in the body called prostaglandins. These are substances that cause pain, swelling, fever. Calpol 120 suspension contains paracetamol which blocks the production of these prostaglandins, thus temporarily controlling fever or pain. It acts on the area of brain which is responsible for controlling temperature. Thus, it controls the fever.

Directions for Use

• Give Calpol 120 suspension to your child as directed by your doctor.
• Use a spoon, cup, or dropper for exact quantities.
• Shake well before use.
• Do not give more than the recommended dose.

Precautions and Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• Your child has severe liver or kidney disease.
• Your child is taking any other medicines or products that contain paracetamol, taking too much of the same can cause liver damage.
• Your child is suffering from chronic malnutrition.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to paracetamol or any of the ingredients of Calpol 120 suspension.
• If you are taking any other product that contains paracetamol.

Side effects

• Skin rash
• Itching
• Blisters
• Allergies

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Calpol 120 suspension works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals your child is currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Medicines used to treat nausea or vomiting like metoclopramide or domperidone.
• Medicines used to thin the blood like warfarin.
• Cholesterol lowering medicines like cholestyramine, do not take this medicine within one hour of taking Calpol 120 suspension.
• Medicines used to treat bacterial infection like chloramphenicol.

Interactions with food items

Calpol can be taken either before or after meals. However, it is generally recommended to administer it after food to minimize the risk of stomach irritation.

Storage and disposal

• Store Calpol 120 suspension below 25°C.
• Protect it from direct sunlight.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What precautions should I take when using Calpol 120 suspension?

• Be cautious if you are a patient with liver problems, kidney problems, or alcoholic, as this medicine is known to cause serious liver damage in case of overdose.
• Caution is needed in older people too.

What is Calpol 120 suspension used for?

Calpol 120 suspension is used for the treatment of fever and pain in children.

How to use Calpol 120 suspension?

• Give Calpol 120 suspension to your child as directed by your doctor.
• Use a spoon, cup, or dropper for exact quantities.
• Shake well before use.
• Do not give more than the recommended dose.