Calpol 500 Mg (Paracetamol)

What is Calpol 500 mg?

Calpol 500 mg Tablet helps relieve pain and fever by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers responsible for fever and pain. It is used to treat headaches, migraine, toothaches, sore throats, period (menstrual) pains, arthritis, muscle aches, and the common cold.

Calpol 500 mg Tablet may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. It is usually best taken with food otherwise it may upset your stomach. Do not take more or use it for longer than recommended.

How Calpol 500 mg Tablet Works

Calpol 500mg Tablet is an analgesic (pain reliever) and anti-pyretic (fever reducer). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever.

How To Use Calpol 500 mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Calpol 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Benefits Of Calpol 500 mg Tablet

In Pain relief

Calpol 500 mg Tablet is a common painkiller for treating aches and pains. It is widely used and rarely causes any side effects if taken properly. To get the most benefits, take it as prescribed. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous.

In Treatment of Fever

Calpol 500 mg Tablet is also used to reduce a high temperature (fever). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever. It may be prescribed alone or in combination with other medicines. Take it as prescribed by the doctor.

Side Effects Of Calpol 500 mg Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Calpol

• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Warnings

Pregnancy

Calpol 500 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. 

Breastfeeding

Calpol 500 mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

Calpol 500 mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Calpol 500 mg Tablet should be use with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Calpol 500 mg Tablet may be need. Please consult your doctor.

However, Calpol 500 mg Tablet contains paracetamol which is considered the safest painkiller for kidney disease patients.

Liver

Calpol 500mg Tablet should be use with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Calpol 500mg Tablet may be need. 

However, the use of Calpol 500mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

What If You Forget To Take Calpol Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Calpol 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQ’s

1. What if I vomit after taking Calpol 500mg Tablet?

If you vomit in less than 30 minutes after having a dose of Calpol 500mg Tablet tablets or syrup, retake the same dose again. If you vomit after 30 minutes of a dose, you do not need to take another one until the next standard dose.

2. When will I feel better after taking the Calpol 500mg Tablet?

Usually, you will start feeling better after about half an hour of taking a Calpol 500mg Tablet.

3. How often can I take the Calpol 500mg Tablet?

You should only take four doses of Calpol 500mg Tablet in 24 hours. There should be a gap of at least 4 hours between two doses. Do not take Calpol 500mg Tablet for more than 3 days without consulting a doctor first.

4. Does Calpol 500mg Tablet make babies sleepy?

No, Calpol 500mg Tablet does not make babies sleepy. It is a pain-relieving medicine that is also use to control high fever.