Calpol 250 MG Suspension

Calpol 250 MG Suspension is used a pain-relieving medication. It is primarily used to treat acute pain. The conditions of acute pain include backache, headache, arthritis and toothache, etc.

The active ingredient falls under the class of analgesics, belonging to the category of NSAID. This medication also reduces pain in the body caused due to fever.

You should not consume this tablet if:

• You are allergic to this medicine.
• You are suffering from a serious liver disorder.
• You normally consume more than 3 alcohol beverages per day or have a history of alcoholism.

You must not take the medicine in more than the amount prescribed or longer than the prescribed period. It can be taken with food or without it, but you must take it, in the same way, every day.

The medicine must be swallowed whole, without trying to crush, break or mixing it in water. As it is a pain reliever, it is unlikely that you will miss a dose. In case you do, refrain from taking two doses together to make up for the missed one.

This medication helps in treating the following problems in the human body:

• Fever

• Headache

• Muscle Pain

• Menstrual Cramps

• Arthritis

• Allergy

• Analgesic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease)

• Liver Disease

Side effects of this medication which can be seen in a patient are:

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Fatigue

• Allergic Skin Reaction

• Gastric / Mouth Ulcer

• Anemia

• Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (Sjs)

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect lasts for an average of 4-6 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of Paracetamol (primary constituent of Calpol 250 MG Suspension) can be observed within an hour of oral administration. When given in the form of an intravenous injection, the pain-relieving action starts in 5-10 minutes.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this medication.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding must consult doctor before using this medication.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Excessive intake of alcohol may increase the risk of acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity; avoid or limit alcohol intake.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Appears to be well tolerated in cirrhosis; serum levels may need monitoring with long-term use.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Dose adjustment is needed in case of renal impairment. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Calpol 250 MG Suspension , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Nicetamol 250 MG Suspension

  Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd

• Thermgo 250 MG Suspension

  Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Melidens 250 MG Suspension

  Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd

• Xt Para 250 MG Suspension

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Biopyrin 250 MG Suspension

  Biochem Pharmaceutical Inds

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  This drug is taken as and when required. If the medicine is taken on a regular basis, then the missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. You should not take the missed dose if it is time for taking the next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

This medication is a pain relief medication that is administered both orally and intravenously. It selectively inhibits enzyme function in the brain which allows it to treat pain and fever. It activates certain receptors in the brain that inhibit pain signals.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

• Interaction with Alcohol

  You should avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine. Symptoms like fever, chills, rashes, joint pain and swelling, excessive weakness, nausea should be immediately reported to the doctor.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  5-HIAA Urine Test

  You may get a false-positive result for this test if you take this drug.

• Interaction with Medicine

  One must take caution while taking this medicine. This medication may interact with other medication like Ketoconazole, Metformin, Anti-hypertensives if administered concomitantly. Also, Barbiturates, carbamazepine, hydantoins, sulfinpyrazone can increase the hepatotoxic potential of acetaminophen; chronic ethanol abuse increases the risk for acetaminophen toxicity; effect of warfarin may be enhanced.

• Interaction with Food

  May slightly delay absorption of extended-release preparations; rate of absorption may be decreased when given with food high in carbohydrates.

• Interaction with Disease

  Do not use this medication if you suffer from alcoholism and liver disease.