What are Calpol tablets for?
Calpol 500 Mg Tablet is a Tablet manufactured by Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It is commonly used for the diagnosis or treatment of Headache, Fever, Colds, Flu, Joint pain. It has some side effects such as Skin redness, Allergic reaction, Shortness of breath, Running nose.
Who can take Calpol Tablet?
Calpol 500mg Tablet 15’s contains ‘Paracetamol’ which is a mild analgesic and fever reducer. Calpol 500mg Tablet 15’s can also be used to treat mild to moderate pain in conditions of headache, toothache, backache, period pain, and muscle pain.
Is Calpol Tablet a paracetamol?
Paracetamol is an everyday medicine, but it can be dangerous if your child takes too much. Be careful to keep it out of the reach of children. Paracetamol is known by many different brand names, including Disprol, Hedex, Medinol and Panadol. Paracetamol syrup is also known by the brand name Calpol.
Does Calpol have any side effects?
In general, acetaminophen (the active ingredient contained in Calpol Infant) is well-tolerated when administered in therapeutic doses. The most commonly reported adverse reactions have included nausea, vomiting, constipation.
Is Calpol good for fever?
A: Calpol 500mg tablet is used to relieve fever and pain. It is also used to get relief from a headache, toothache, migraine, period pain and other painful conditions.
Is calpol good for fever?
When should I take Calpol tablet?
You can take a dose of paracetamol every 4-6 hours if needed, up to four times a day. Remember to leave at least four hours between doses and do not take more than four doses of paracetamol in any 24-hour period. You can take paracetamol before or after food.
What is viral fever?
A viral fever is any fever that happens as a result of a viral infection. Viruses are tiny germs that spread easily from person to person. When you contract a viral condition, such as a cold or flu, your immune system responds by going into overdrive.
Is Calpol and paracetamol the same?
Is Calpol same as paracetamol? Yes, Calpol contain Paracetamol and Paracetamol is also known as Acetaminophen.
What is Calpol used for?
Calpol. Calpol is a brand of children’s medicine sold in the UK, Ireland, India, Cyprus , Hong Kong, Malta and the Philippines. The main product is a paracetamol suspension, branded as Calpol Infant Suspension. It is usually a coloured syrup with a sweet taste, and is used to treat fever and pain.
Can I take Calpol?
Yes, Calpol is safe as long as you stick to the daily recommended dose and take it as told by your doctor. Is Calpol is habit forming? Calpol or Paracetamol is not a habit-forming medicine.