Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop

Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop, classified as a mild analgesic, is used to treat fever and is the most commonly used pain reliever. It is used to relieve pain in case of a backache, a headache, arthritis and a toothache. It reduces pain in the body caused due to fever. It is often given to patients who suffer from cancer or have undergone surgery, to help them cope up with the pain. Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop is normally administered orally or rectally, it is also available for intravenous administration.

Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop does not have any serious side effects. It is safe to use this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding. However, in rare cases skin rashes may occur accompanied by nausea, stomach pain, and loss of appetite. You should stop using Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop if you experience an allergic reaction to it or notice any other serious symptoms like dark urine, clay-colored stools or jaundice. Overdosing may result in liver failure.

You should not take Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop if –

• You are allergic to Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop
• You are suffering from a serious liver disorder.
• You normally consume more than 3 alcohol beverages per day or have a history of alcoholism.

There are several drugs that may interact with Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop. Inform your doctor about all the other medications that you take including vitamins, minerals, prescribed drugs, over the counter drugs and herbal products. For adults Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop the general dose for fever and pain is 325-650 mg tablets once in every 4 to 6 hours or 1000mg tablets once in every 6 to 8 hours. It is advised to be guided by the doctor’s prescription and never to exceed the prescribed dosage.

• Fever

  Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop is used to provide temporary relief from fever without treating the underlying cause.

• Headache

  Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop is used to relieve acute headaches including migraine.

• Muscle Pain

  Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop is used to relieve mild to moderate pain in the muscles.

• Menstrual Cramps

  Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop is used to relieve pain and cramping associated with menstrual cycle in women.

• Post Immunization Pyrexia

  Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop is used in the treatment of pain and fever that sets in after one has taken vaccinations.

• Arthritis

  Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop is used to relieve joint pain including mild to moderate pain in arthritis.

• Allergy

  Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop is not recommended if you have a known allergy to this medicine.

• Analgesic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease)

  Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop is not recommended if you suffer from impaired kidney function due to excessive usage of painkillers or otherwise.

• Liver Disease

  Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop is metabolised by the liver and is not recommended if you suffer from impaired liver function.

• Nausea Or Vomiting

  Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop can cause nausea and vomiting along with other symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhoea, dry mouth etc.

• Fever

  Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop can cause low to moderate fever with or without chills.

• Allergic Skin Reaction

  Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop can cause red spots on skin, rashes, hives and itching.

• Gastric / Mouth Ulcer

  Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop can cause discolouration of urine along with sudden decrease in amount.

• Anemia

  Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop can cause anemia like symptoms in some patients.

• Fatigue

  Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop can cause tiredness and weakness with pain and twitching of the muscle.

• Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (Sjs)

  Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop can cause this rare but potentially fatal allergic reaction of the skin that requires immediate treatment.

• 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 Pead 100Mg Drop) 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. For fever reduction, the time taken is about 30 minutes.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not known to cause any harm to the fetus. But the evidence is inadequate and it should be used only when necessary after consulting a doctor. Oral administration of the medicine should be preferred over intravenous route.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  During breastfeeding, this medication is safe to be used. Consultation of your doctor is advised before taking this medication. Incidence of rashes on skin or diarrhea in the infant should be immediately reported.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Essmol 100Mg Drop

  Sresan Pharmaceuticals

• Sumo L 100Mg Drop

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• T-98 Drop

  Mankind Pharma Ltd

• Xt Para 100Mg Drop

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Dolo 100Mg Drop

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Aminol Ds 100Mg Suspension

  Group Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Doliprane 100mg Drop

  Abbott India Ltd

• Pyricool 100mg Drop

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Lanol 100Mg Drop

  Hetero Drugs Ltd

• Biocetamol 100Mg Drop

  Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries

• Missed Dose instructions

  Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop is usually 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?

  Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop overdosage could cause harmful effects to the body. Early symptoms are loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain while late symptoms include yellowing of skin and eye, severe abdominal pain and dark color urine.

Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop 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.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  N/A

  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 Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Carbamazepine

  Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop should not be taken with Carbamazepine. Usage of either of the drugs should be reported to the doctor. Any symptoms like fever, chills, joint pain, skin rash, loss of appetite should be reported promptly.

  Phenytoin

  Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop should not be taken with Phenytoin. Usage of either of the drugs should be reported to the doctor. Any symptoms like fever, chills, joint pain, skin rash, loss of appetite should be reported promptly.

  Sodium Nitrite

  Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop should not be taken while on Sodium Nitrite. Symptoms like discoloration of skin, rashes, headache, dizziness, increased heartbeat should be promptly reported to the doctor.

  Leflunomide

  Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop should not be taken while on leflunomide. Usage of either of the drug should be reported to the doctor. Symptoms like fever, chills, nausea, yellowing of skin should be promptly reported.

  Prilocaine

  Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop should not be taken while on Prilocaine. Symptoms like discoloration of skin, rashes, headache, dizziness, increased heartbeat should be promptly reported to the doctor.

• Interaction with Disease

  Alcoholism

  This medicine should be given with extreme caution if you are a chronic alcoholic. Usage of alcohol should be avoided and any symptoms like nausea, fever, rashes, darkened urine should be reported to the doctor on priority.

  Liver Disease

  Calpol Pead 100Mg Drop should be given with extreme caution to if you are suffering from impaired liver functioning disease. Symptoms like nausea, fever, rashes, darkened urine should be reported to the doctor on priority. Clinical monitoring of liver function should be done at regular intervals.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.