Calpol 500mg Tablet (Paracetamol 500mg)
Price range: $25.00 through $60.00
| Country of Origin | india |
|---|---|
| Dosage Form | Tablets |
| Generic Name | Paracetamol |
| Indication | Pain relief |
| Packaging | 15 tablets in 1 strip |
| Manufacturer | Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Composition | Paracetamol (500mg) |
| Calpol 500mg Tablet (Paracetamol 500mg) | |||
| Pack Size | Price | Price/Unit | Add To Cart |
| 90 Tablet /s | $25.00 (0.28/unit) | $0.28 | |
| 180 Tablet /s | $44.00 (0.24/unit) | $0.24 | |
| 270 Tablet /s | $60.00 (0.22/unit) | $0.22 | |
Calpol 500mg
Calpol 500mg tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It contains paracetamol as an active ingredient. Calpol is used for reducing fever and relieving pain including toothache, headache, migraine, muscle
ache, period pain, etc. While taking this medicine you should not take other medicines containing paracetamol. Do not take more than the recommended dose and keep a gap of a minimum of 4 hours between two consecutive doses of calpol 500.
Uses of Calpol 500 MG
Contraindications of Calpol 500 MG
Side effects of Calpol 500 MG
Precautions and Warnings of Calpol 500 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
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You have severe liver or kidney disease.
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You are taking any other medicines or products that contain paracetamol.
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You are an alcoholic or are suffering from chronic malnutrition.
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You should not take this medicine too often and for a prolonged duration.
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Always keep a minimum gap of 4-6 hours between two consecutive doses.
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This medicine is not known to interact with alcohol. Moderate consumption of alcohol when you are taking paracetamol is usually safe. However, there is a risk of liver damage in chronic alcoholics and people with liver problems.
Mode of Action of Calpol 500 MG
How Does It Work?
Calpol 500 tablet works by inhibiting the formation of certain chemicals (prostaglandins) in the body responsible for fever and pain. It acts on the area of the brain which is responsible for controlling temperature. Thus, it controls the fever.
Directions for Use of Calpol 500 MG
Interactions of Calpol 500 MG
Interactions with other medicines
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Ceratin medicines can affect the way paracetamol works or paracetamol itself can affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time. Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are taking to avoid any possible interaction.
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Especially if you are taking medicines used to treat nausea or vomitings like metoclopramide or domperidone, cholesterol-lowering medicines and anti-infectives such as chloramphenicol.
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Prolonged and regular use of paracetamol can lead to bleeding problems in individuals taking blood thinners such as warfarin.
Storage and disposal of Calpol 500 MG
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Store Calpol 500 tablets at room temperature in a cool and dry place.
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Keep it out of reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Calpol 500 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
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