Name: Calpol 500 Tablet
Brand: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Price: 13.8 INR
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What is Calpol 500  Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Calpol 500 + 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, migraines, toothaches, sore throats, period (menstrual) pains, arthritis, muscle aches, and the common cold.

Calpol 500 + 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 cause stomach upset. Do not take more or use it for longer than recommended.

Side effects are rare if this medicine is used correctly, but this medicine may cause stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting in some people. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or persist.

This medicine is widely prescribed and considered safe, but it is not suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney problems or are using blood-thinning medicines. It may affect the dose or suitability of this medicine. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

Question 2

What are the benefits of Calpol 500  Tablet?

Accepted Answer

In Pain relief
Calpol 500 + Tablet works by blocking pain signals in the brain, helping reduce the sensation of pain. This leads to relief from discomfort and improves daily functioning, making the patients feel more comfortable and active.
In Treatment of Fever
Calpol 500 + Tablet helps reduce fever by lowering the body’s temperature through its action on the brain. This helps lower high temperatures and relieves associated symptoms such as chills and body aches. Managing fever can prevent dehydration and excessive discomfort. As a result, patients may feel better and recover more comfortably.

Question 3

What is Calpol 500  Tablet used for?

Accepted Answer

Pain relief, Treatment of Fever

Question 4

How to use Calpol 500  Tablet?

Accepted Answer

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 500 + Tablet should be taken with or after food.

Question 5

How does Calpol 500  Tablet work?

Accepted Answer

Calpol 500 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.

Question 6

What happens if I miss a dose of Calpol 500  Tablet?

Accepted Answer

If you miss a dose of Calpol 500 + 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.

Question 7

What are the side effects of Calpol 500  Tablet?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What are the safety precautions for Calpol 500  Tablet?

Accepted Answer

* **Alcohol:** ❌ **Unsafe**

* It is unsafe to consume alcohol while taking **Calpol 500+ Tablet**.

* **Pregnancy:** ✅ **Safe if Prescribed**

* Calpol 500+ Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy.
  * Most studies have shown little to no risk to the developing baby.

* **Breastfeeding:** ✅ **Safe if Prescribed**

* Available human data suggest that the medication does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts.
  * It is unlikely to harm a breastfed infant.

* **Driving:** ✅ **Safe**

* Calpol 500+ Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

* **Kidney Disease:** ⚠️ **Use with Caution**

* Use cautiously in patients with severe kidney disease.
  * Dose adjustment may be required.
  * However, paracetamol (an ingredient in Calpol 500+ Tablet) is generally considered one of the safest pain relievers for patients with kidney disease.

* **Liver Disease:** ⚠️ **Use with Caution**

* Use cautiously in patients with liver disease.
  * Dose adjustment may be required.
  * Not recommended for patients with severe liver disease or active liver disease.

Question 9

How to store Calpol 500  Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place