Calpol Paediatric Drops Peppermint

Calpol Paediatric Drops Peppermint is a prescribed medicine that helps to ease pain and bring down a high body temperature (fever). It treats conditions like headache, toothache, body aches, and fever in children.

Calpol Paediatric Drops Peppermint is given orally, preferably at a fixed time every day. Though this medicine can be taken before or after food, it is best given after food, as it 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.

However, temporary side effects such as indigestion, nausea, allergic reactions, and vomiting may occur in some children. Consult your doctor in case these episodes become bothersome for your child. This medicine is often considered safe and effective, but may not be suitable for everybody.

Uses of Calpol Paediatric Drops Peppermint in children

• Pain relief
• Treatment of Fever

Benefits of Calpol Paediatric Drops Peppermint for your child

Pain relief
Calpol Paediatric Drops Peppermint 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.

Treatment of Fever
Calpol Paediatric Drops Peppermint 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 another medicine. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor.

Side effects of Calpol Paediatric Drops Peppermint in children

Calpol Paediatric Drops Peppermint 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

• No common side effects seen.

You should only take four doses of Calpol Paediatric Drops Peppermint in 24 hours. There should be a gap of at least 4-6 hours between two doses.