Calpol 650 + Tablet
- Description
Calpol 650 + Tablet
Marketer Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
SALT COMPOSITION Paracetamol (650mg)
Salt Synonyms Acetaminophen
Storage Store below 30°C
Product introduction
Calpol 650 + 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 650 + 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.
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 do not go away.
This medicine is widely prescribed and considered safe but 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.
Uses of Calpol Tablet
Benefits of Calpol Tablet
In Pain relief
Calpol 650 + 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.
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Side effects of Calpol 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
Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation
Itching
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Headache
How to use Calpol 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 650 + Tablet should be taken with or after food.
How Calpol Tablet works
Calpol 650 + 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Calpol 650 + Tablet
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Calpol 650 + Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.
Driving
SAFE
Calpol 650 + Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Calpol 650 + Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
However, Calpol 650 + Tablet contains paracetamol which is considered the safest painkiller for kidney disease patients.
Liver
CAUTION
Calpol 650 + Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
However, the use of Calpol 650 + 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 650 + 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.
