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About Calpol Pediatric Drops
Calpol Pediatric Drops is used to reduce fever and treat mild to moderate pain. It is also used to relieve headaches, migraine, toothaches, period pain, back pain, muscle pain, and rheumatic pain. The activation of pain receptors causes pain and fever due to the release of certain natural chemicals in the body, like prostaglandin.
Calpol Pediatric Drops works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as prostaglandins, reducing pain. Additionally, Calpol Pediatric Drops affects an area of the brain that regulates body temperature, known as the hypothalamic heat-regulating centre, which reduces fever.
Not everyone who is taking Calpol Pediatric Drops will get these side effects. In some cases, Calpol Pediatric Drops may cause side effects such as nausea, stomach pain and dark-coloured urine. Most of these side effects of Calpol Pediatric Drops do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Take Calpol Pediatric Drops as advised by your physician. Your doctor will recommend how often you should take Calpol Pediatric Drops, based on your medical condition. You can take Calpol Pediatric Drops with or without food. It is recommended not to exceed the recommended dose of Calpol Pediatric Drops. Do not chew, crush, or break the medicine.
Avoid taking Calpol Pediatric Drops if allergic to it. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a physician before using Calpol Pediatric Drops. Avoid alcohol consumption with Calpol Pediatric Drops as it may increase the risk of liver damage. Let your doctor know if you have an impaired nutritional state caused by anorexia (eating disorder), malnutrition or alcohol abuse or if you are dehydrated before taking Calpol Pediatric Drops.
Uses of Calpol Pediatric Drops
Calpol Pediatric Drops is used for fever and pain relief. The detailed uses of Calpol Pediatric Drops are as follows:
- Pain Relief: Calpol Pediatric Drops is commonly used to treat mild to moderate pain, including headaches, toothaches, muscle aches, and menstrual cramps. It works by suppressing the brain's production of prostaglandins, which induce pain.
- Fever Reduction: Calpol Pediatric Drops effectively reduces fever caused by infections or other conditions. It lowers the body's temperature by working on the hypothalamic heat-regulating area.
- Cold and Flu Symptom Relief: Calpol Pediatric Drops is also used to treat cold and flu symptoms such as body pains, fever, and headaches.
- Post-Surgery Pain Management: Calpol Pediatric Drops is used to treat post-surgery pain, especially when it is mild to moderate, as an alternative to heavier pain drugs.
- Arthritis-related Pain: Calpol Pediatric Drops is used to treat joint pain and discomfort caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, reducing pain and inflammation.
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Directions for Use
- Calpol Pediatric Drops can be taken with or without food anytime.
- It is usually taken every 4-6 hours or as suggested by your doctor.
- Swallow Calpol Pediatric Drops as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Key Benefits
- Calpol Pediatric Drops contains Paracetamol, an analgesic (pain killer) and antipyretic (reduces fever).
- Calpol Pediatric Drops affects an area of the brain that regulates body temperature known as the hypothalamic heat-regulating centre, reducing fever.
- It is one of the most used OTC medicine for reducing pain and fever.
How Calpol Pediatric Drops Works
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- Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
- Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
- Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
- Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
- Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
- Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
- Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
- Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
- Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
- Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
- Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
- Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
- What to Do if Vomiting Persists
- Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
- Manage stress by practising deep breathing, yoga or meditation.
- Participating in activities you enjoy, or exercising may also help manage agitation.
- Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
- Exercise regularly. Try physical activities like walking, running, or dancing.
- Prepare for a restful night's sleep: Develop a calming pre-sleep routine, like reading or meditation, to help your body relax and prepare for sleep.
- Create a sleep-conducive Environment: Make bedroom a sleep haven by ensuring it is quiet, dark and calm.
- Follow a Sleep Schedule: Go to bed and get up at the same time every day to help regulate your body's internal clock and increase sleep quality.
- Try relaxing techniques like deep breathing, mindfulness meditation and any others.
- Limit stimulating activities before bedtime: Avoid stimulating activities before bedtime to improve sleep quality.
- Monitor Progress: Keep track of your sleep patterns to identify areas for improvement.
- Consult a doctor if needed: If these steps don't improve your sleep, consult a doctor for further guidance and therapy.
- Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
- Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
- Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
- Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
- Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
- Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
- Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
- Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
- Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
- Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
- Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
- Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
- Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
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Drug Warnings
- Avoid taking Calpol Pediatric Drops if allergic to it.
- Calpol Pediatric Drops is not recommended for children below 6 years of age as the safety and efficacy are not established.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a physician before using Calpol Pediatric Drops.
- Avoid alcohol consumption with Calpol Pediatric Drops as it may increase the risk of liver damage.
- If you have an impaired nutritional state caused by anorexia (eating disorder), wrong nutrition or alcohol abuse or if you are dehydrated, inform your doctor before taking Calpol Pediatric Drops.
- Avoid taking more than the recommended doses, as it may increase the risk of serious liver damage.
- If you have a high fever or signs of infection after using Calpol Pediatric Drops for more than 3 days or if pain persists after using Calpol Pediatric Drops for more than 5 days, please consult a physician.
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Co-administration of Lomitapide and Calpol Pediatric Drops 15 ml may increase the risk of severity of liver injury.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Calpol Pediatric Drops 15 ml and Lomitapide, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Calpol Pediatric Drops 15 ml may decrease the excretion rate of Oxazepam which could result in a higher serum level.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Oxazepam and Calpol Pediatric Drops 15 ml, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Mipomersen with Calpol Pediatric Drops 15 ml may increase the risk or severity of liver injury.
How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Calpol Pediatric Drops 15 ml and Mipomersen, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Co-administration of Calpol Pediatric Drops 15 ml and Valdecoxib may increase the risk or severity of adverse effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Calpol Pediatric Drops 15 ml and Valdecoxib, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if the side effects worsen, please consult a doctor.
Co-administration of ketamine and Calpol Pediatric Drops 15 ml may decrease the effectiveness of Ketamine which could result in a higher blood level.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketamine and Calpol Pediatric Drops 15 ml together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. If you're feeling very sleepy or having trouble breathing, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Calpol Pediatric Drops 15 ml and Ketoconazole may increase the risk of liver injury.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Calpol Pediatric Drops 15 ml and Ketoconazole, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you have joint pain or swelling, fever, chills, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, over-tiredness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, dark-colored urine, light-colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact a doctor immediately as these may be signs and symptoms of liver damage. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Calpol Pediatric Drops 15 ml and Leflunomide may increase the risk of liver problems.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Calpol Pediatric Drops 15 ml and Leflunomide, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, less desire to eat, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Teriflunomide with Calpol Pediatric Drops 15 ml may increase the risk or severity of Liver problems.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Calpol Pediatric Drops 15 ml with Teriflunomide together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Get adequate sleep, as resting the muscles can help in reducing inflammation and swelling.
- Follow heat or cold therapy, and regularly apply a cold or hot compress on the joints for 15-20 minutes.
- Acupuncture, massage and physical therapy may also be helpful.
- Eat foods rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
- Foods containing flavonoids, such as soy, berries, broccoli, grapes, and green tea, help reduce inflammation.
- Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with Calpol Pediatric Drops as it may cause severe liver damage.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Please consult a physician if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy before using this medicine. Your physician may suggest the lowest dose of Paracetamol for the shortest duration if you are pregnant.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Calpol Pediatric Drops may be excreted in small amounts in breast milk. Therefore, please consult a physician before using this medicine if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Calpol Pediatric Drops usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Take Calpol Pediatric Drops with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. Your physician may adjust the dose as required.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Take Calpol Pediatric Drops with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. Your physician may adjust the dose as needed.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Please consult a doctor. Your doctor will prescribe a suitable dose of Calpol Pediatric Drops based on the age, body weight and condition of your child.
Heart
Calpol Pediatric Drops is generally considered safe for heart patients when used at recommended doses. However, please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Calpol Pediatric Drops is considered safe for elderly patients when taken at recommended doses; however, liver function and total daily dosage should be monitored to prevent toxicity.
FAQs
Calpol Pediatric Drops is used to provide relief from fever and mild-to-moderate pain.
Calpol Pediatric Drops works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as prostaglandins. Thus reducing pain. Also, Calpol Pediatric Drops affects an area of the brain that regulates body temperature known as the hypothalamic heat-regulating centre. Thus, it reduces fever.
You are not recommended to take Calpol Pediatric Drops with warfarin as co-administration of these two medicines may increase the risk of bleeding more easily. However, if you are supposed to use these medicines together, you are advised to contact your physician so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately and used safely.
Calpol Pediatric Drops may affect how certain tests work, such as blood sugar tests and uric acid tests. Therefore, if you are about to undergo a blood test or any laboratory tests, inform your physician or lab technician that you are taking Calpol Pediatric Drops.
You are not recommended to take Calpol Pediatric Drops with other paracetamol-containing products as it may cause paracetamol overdose.
If you take more than the suggested dose of Calpol Pediatric Drops, it may cause an overdose and lead to serious liver damage. The symptoms of overdose include vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, paleness and nausea. However, if you have overdosed or experience any of these symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately.
Calpol Pediatric Drops can be administered up to 4-6 times a day, ensuring a minimum gap of four hours between each dose. Avoid using Calpol Pediatric Drops for more than three consecutive days without medical advice, as excessive use may harm the liver.
You can take Calpol Pediatric Drops with or without a meal. However, if it causes stomach problems, it is best to take it after eating. Taking it with food may minimize the likelihood of nausea or discomfort in some people.
Calpol Pediatric Drops is generally considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding when taken in the recommended amounts. However, it should only be used when necessary and with your doctor’s approval to avoid any risks.
You should consult your doctor before taking Calpol Pediatric Drops with other medications. Some medications may interact with Calpol Pediatric Drops, affecting its effectiveness or increasing the risk of side effects. Always check for possible interactions, especially if you are using other suggested or over-the-counter medications.
You should not use Calpol Pediatric Drops for long-term pain management without consulting your doctor. While it is effective for short-term pain relief, using it for extended periods may raise the risk of side effects, especially liver damage.
No, Calpol Pediatric Drops is not an antibiotic. It is usually used to treat pain and fever. Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections, while Calpol Pediatric Drops does not have any effect on bacteria.
You can normally drive or ride a bike after taking Calpol Pediatric Drops because it rarely causes drowsiness or impairs your ability to focus. However, if you feel dizzy, drowsy, or uncomfortable, you should avoid driving or riding until you feel better.
Calpol Pediatric Drops is usually not recommended to be taken with alcohol. Alcohol can raise the chance of adverse effects, such as liver damage, particularly when combined with drugs like paracetamol. Consult your doctor for advice based on your health condition.
You can usually take Calpol Pediatric Drops with an antibiotic. Calpol Pediatric Drops helps with pain or fever, and the antibiotic treats the infection. Check with your doctor if you are taking any other medications or have any health problems.
Your doctor will prescribe the appropriate dose of Calpol Pediatric Drops for your child based on their age, weight, and condition. Please consult a doctor for guidance.
Calpol Pediatric Drops usually starts working within 30-60 minutes and can provide full relief within an hour. However, this might differ depending on your condition and how your body reacts.
You can take Calpol Pediatric Drops and ibuprofen together for short-term pain relief if advised by the doctor, as they work differently. Make sure to take them at different times to avoid side effects. It's best to use this combination for a short period and ask your doctor if you're unsure or have other health conditions.
Yes, Calpol Pediatric Drops can cause nausea and vomiting in some people, although these side effects are not very common. If you experience persistent nausea or vomiting, consult your doctor for advice.
Calpol Pediatric Drops is not usually used to treat stomach pain from indigestion. It mainly helps with pain relief or reducing fever. Always consult a healthcare provider for the proper treatment.
Taking too much of Calpol Pediatric Drops can be dangerous and may lead to serious side effects, especially liver damage. Common signs of overdose include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, yellowing of the skin or eyes, sweating, and extreme tiredness or confusion. If you take more than the recommended dose of Calpol Pediatric Drops, get medical help immediately, even if no symptoms appear.
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