Calpol 250mg Paediatric Oral Suspension Strawberry

Calpol 250mg Paediatric Oral Suspension Strawberry is given orally, preferably at a fixed time every day. Though this medicine can be taken with or without food, it is best given after food, as Calpol 250mg Paediatric Oral Suspension Strawberry can irritate the inner lining of an empty stomach. The dose and duration will depend upon your child’s age, body weight, and severity of the infection, so stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by your child’s doctor. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking the medicine, let the child calm down and repeat the same dose. Redosing is not recommended if your child experiences any allergic reaction within 30 minutes after taking a dose.

Do not give your child Calpol 250mg Paediatric Oral Suspension Strawberry along with other medicines (many cold and flu medicines and other painkillers) that contain paracetamol, as this may result in overdosing and cause dangerous side effects such as hepatotoxicity (liver damage). Always check the ingredients of any other medicines before giving them to your child in combination with this medicine.

Uses of Calpol 250mg Paediatric Oral Suspension Strawberry in children

• Pain relief
• Treatment of Fever

Benefits of Calpol 250mg Paediatric Oral Suspension Strawberry for your child

Pain relief
Calpol 250mg Paediatric Oral Suspension Strawberry is a common painkiller used to treat aches and pains. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It is effective in relieving pain caused by headache, migraine, nerve pain, toothache, sore throat, period (menstrual) pains, arthritis, and muscle aches. This medicine is very widely used and very rarely causes side effects if taken at the right dosage. Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. It is also the first choice of painkiller during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Side effects of Calpol 250mg Paediatric Oral Suspension Strawberry in children

Calpol 250mg Paediatric Oral Suspension Strawberry does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Calpol

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 Dosage for Calpol 250 mg Oral Suspension: For children aged 6-12 years: Typically, 5-10 ml (250-500 mg) every 4-6 hours as needed.