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Calpol Paed Drops

Paracetamol (100mg/ml)

₹31MRP ₹34In stock

Delivery across India. Free above ₹999; ₹49 from ₹499, ₹99 below. Chennai express delivery is chargeable.

Calpol Paed Drops is used for calpol Peppermint Drops is used for pain relief and fever. It is used to relieve pain in conditions like headache, joint pain, muscle pain or dental pain.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026

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Key details

Salt: Paracetamol (100mg/ml)
Available variants: drop 100mg 15ML
Best price: ₹31 (₹2.04 per ml)
MRP: ₹34
Prescription: Not required
Manufacturer: GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA

Ordering notes

Standard delivery across India. No same-day delivery nationally.
Chennai express delivery is possible and chargeable. Learn more
Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy

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Composition of Calpol Paed Drops

Calpol Paed Drops contains Paracetamol (100mg/ml). It belongs to the Para-aminophenol derivative class of medicines.

Uses of Calpol Paed Drops

  • Calpol Peppermint Drops is used for pain relief and fever. It is used to relieve pain in conditions like headache
  • joint pain
  • muscle pain or dental pain.

Key benefits

  • The first choice for fever and everyday pain
  • Gentle on the stomach
  • unlike anti-inflammatory painkillers
  • Safe in pregnancy at the recommended dose

How Calpol Paed Drops works

Calpol Peppermint Drops s 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.

How to take Calpol Paed Drops

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Calpol Peppermint Drops s is to be taken with food.

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 Paed Drops

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

  • Nausea
  • Rash

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 Paed Drops

PregnancyCalpol Peppermint Drops is safe to use during pregnancy.<br>Adequate and well-controlled human studies have shown low or no risk.
BreastfeedingCalpol Peppermint Drops is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
AlcoholDo not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
DrivingNot expected to affect your ability to drive.
KidneyCalpol Peppermint Drops should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Calpol Peppermint Drops may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<br>However, Calpol Peppermint Drops contains paracetamol which is considered the safest painkiller for kidney disease patients.
LiverCalpol Peppermint Drops s should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Calpol Peppermint Drops s may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<br>However, the use of Calpol Peppermint Drops s is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
Habit formingNo

Warnings and precautions

Never exceed the daily maximum printed on the pack. Paracetamol overdose damages the liver, and the damage can be silent for a day or two before it becomes serious. Check every other medicine you are taking. Paracetamol is in a very large number of cold, flu and pain combinations, and the doses add together. If you drink alcohol regularly, or have liver disease, ask your doctor what daily limit is safe for you. See a doctor if fever lasts more than three days, or pain more than five.

Do not take Calpol Paed 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

Regular alcohol use increases the risk of liver injury. Tell your doctor if you are on warfarin — regular high-dose paracetamol can affect it.

How to store Calpol Paed Drops

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Do not freeze. Once opened, use it within the period printed on the pack. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Calpol Paed Drops

Take the lowest dose that works, and leave the stated gap between doses. Seek help immediately after a suspected overdose, even if you feel completely well — treatment works best when it is early.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:
GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA
Therapeutic class:
Analgesic and antipyretic
Drug class:
Para-aminophenol derivative

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Calpol Paed Drops FAQs

What is Calpol Paed Drops used for?
Calpol Paed Drops is commonly used for Calpol Peppermint Drops is used for pain relief and fever. It is used to relieve pain in conditions like headache, joint pain, muscle pain or dental pain. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What is the salt in Calpol Paed Drops?
Calpol Paed Drops contains Paracetamol (100mg/ml). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Calpol Paed Drops?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Calpol Paed Drops work?
Calpol Peppermint Drops s is an analgesic (pain reliever) and anti-pyretic (fever reducer).
Is Calpol Paed Drops a prescription medicine?
No. Calpol Paed Drops is available over the counter (OTC), no prescription is required. However, it is always safer to consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.
What are the common side effects of Calpol Paed Drops?
The side effects reported most often with Calpol Paed are Nausea, Rash. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Calpol Paed Drops be taken during pregnancy?
Calpol Peppermint Drops is safe to use during pregnancy.<br>Adequate and well-controlled human studies have shown low or no risk. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Calpol Paed.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Calpol Paed Drops?
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
What if I miss a dose of Calpol Paed Drops?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Calpol Paed Drops habit forming?
No. Calpol Paed Drops is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Calpol Paed Drops?
Dolo Drops has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹28 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Calpol Paed Drops cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Calpol Paed Drops starts at ₹31 (MRP ₹34) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in drop 100mg 15ML. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Calpol Paed Drops?
Calpol Paed Drops is manufactured by GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Calpol Paed Drops delivered?
Calpol Paed Drops is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.

Calpol Paed Drops, Quick facts

Salt
Paracetamol (100mg/ml)
Form
drop
Best price
₹31 (₹2.04 per ml)
MRP
₹34
Prescription
Not required (OTC)
Brand
GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA
Manufacturer
GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA
Therapeutic class
Analgesic and antipyretic
Drug class
Para-aminophenol derivative
Habit forming
No
Variants
drop 100mg 15ML
Delivery
Standard across India

References

The information on Calpol Paed Drops is compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and is reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace advice from your own doctor.

  1. PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
  2. CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
  3. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
  4. National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
  5. Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Calpol Paed Drops.
  6. World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.

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Safety disclaimer

Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.