Calpol 120 Suspension

Composition of Calpol 120 Suspension

Calpol 120 Suspension contains Paracetamol (120mg/5ml). It belongs to the Non-opioid analgesic (para-aminophenol derivative) class of medicines.

Uses of Calpol 120 Suspension

• Fever (including post-immunisation fever)
• mild to moderate pain such as headache
• toothache
• sore throat
• earache
• body ache
• and pain associated with common cold/flu in children

Key benefits

• Reduces fever in children
• Relieves mild to moderate pain
• Useful for post-vaccination fever
• Helps improve comfort in cold/flu-related aches

How Calpol 120 Suspension works

Paracetamol inhibits prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system, which reduces pain perception. It also acts on the hypothalamic heat-regulating center to lower elevated body temperature.

How to take Calpol 120 Suspension

Oral suspension. Shake well before use. Measure dose with a calibrated spoon/syringe. Usually given every 4–6 hours as needed; do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours. Can be given with or without food (give after food/milk if stomach upset occurs). Dose is based on child’s weight/age—follow doctor’s advice/label instructions.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe and sometimes fatal liver damage, often with no symptoms at all for the first day. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Calpol 120 Suspension

Most side effects of Calpol are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• nausea
• vomiting
• stomach pain
• diarrhea
• rash
• allergic reactions (rare)

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Calpol 120 Suspension

Warnings and precautions

Do not exceed recommended dose; overdose can cause severe liver damage. Avoid using with other paracetamol-containing medicines (cold/cough combinations) to prevent accidental overdose. Use with caution in liver disease, severe malnutrition, dehydration, or chronic alcohol exposure in caregivers. Seek medical help if fever persists >3 days, pain >5 days, or if symptoms worsen. Stop and seek care if rash, swelling, breathing difficulty, or signs of liver injury (persistent vomiting, jaundice, dark urine) occur.

Do not take Calpol if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with severe liver disease, except under medical supervision.

Interactions with other medicines

Warfarin/other coumarin anticoagulants (with prolonged regular use), rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, isoniazid, alcohol, cholestyramine, metoclopramide/domperidone

How to store Calpol 120 Suspension

Store below 25°C. Protect from light. Do not freeze. Keep bottle tightly closed and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Calpol 120 Suspension

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Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Therapeutic class:

Analgesic/Antipyretic

Drug class:

Non-opioid analgesic (para-aminophenol derivative)