What is Calpol Syrup used for?
- Fever reduction in children (bukhar utaarna)
- Mild to moderate pain relief — headache, toothache, ear pain
- Cold and flu symptoms in children
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Calpol Syrup: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan
Calpol Syrup (Paracetamol) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.
Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:
Form
SYRUP
Strength
120mg/5ml
Manufacturer
GSK Pakistan (GlaxoSmithKline)
Estimated price
Rs. 97 - 107
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How to take Calpol Syrup?
Adult dose: Not applicable — paediatric formulation. For adults use Panadol Tablet 500mg.
Child dose: 15mg/kg per dose every 4–6 hours. Max 4 doses in 24 hours. Do not exceed 60mg/kg/day.
Read full Dosage guide →Common side effects
- Nausea and vomiting (uncommon at normal doses)
- Stomach discomfort
- Diarrhoea (rare)
Important warnings
- Do not give with other paracetamol-containing medicines — overdose risk
- Avoid in children with severe liver disease
- Do not give to babies under 2 months without doctor advice
Calpol Syrup Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan
1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Calpol |
| Generic Name | Paracetamol |
| Strength | 120mg/5ml (Paediatric Suspension) |
| Form | Syrup / Oral Suspension |
| Drug Class | Analgesic / Antipyretic |
| Manufacturer | GSK Pakistan (GlaxoSmithKline) |
| Prescription | OTC — doctor ke baghair bhi mil sakti hai |
| Price | Rs. 97–107 (100ml bottle) |
| Age | 2 months aur upar ke bachon ke liye |
2. Calpol Syrup kya hai?
Calpol Syrup Pakistan mein bachon ke bukhar aur dard ke liye sabse zyada istamal hone wali OTC medicine hai. Iska active ingredient Paracetamol 120mg/5ml hai, jo GSK (GlaxoSmithKline) banati hai aur DRAP mein registered hai.
Paracetamol hypothalamus (brain ka temperature control center) par asar karke bukhar utaarta hai aur prostaglandin synthesis rok kar dard kam karta hai. Stomach lining ko nuksaan nahi pahunchata — isiliye NSAIDs ki jagah bachon ke liye zyada safe hai.
3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)
- Bukhar utaarna (Fever) — viral infection, cold/flu, dengue, post-vaccination fever
- Headache aur Sar Dard — mild to moderate
- Kaan ka dard (Ear Pain) — otitis media
- Daant nikalne ka dard (Teething) — 2 mahine se upar ke bachon mein
- Muscle aur Body Aches — cold/flu ke sath
- Post-vaccination fever — COVID-19, polio, measles, etc. ke baad
4. Who Should Take (Kis ko deni chahiye)
- 2 mahine se upar ke bachon ko (sirf Calpol Paediatric Suspension)
- Jinhe bukhar 38°C se upar ho
- Jinhe mild dard ho (kaan dard, sir dard, daant nikalna)
- Dengue/typhoid ke bachon mein (NSAIDs se guraiz, sirf paracetamol)
5. When NOT to Give (Kab nahi deni chahiye)
- 2 mahine se kam umar ke sheerkhwaron ko bina doctor ki salah ke
- Severe liver disease mein
- Agar bacha pehle se koi aur paracetamol-containing medicine le raha ho (overdose ka khatra)
- Paracetamol se allergy ki history ho
6. Dosage (Kitni deni hai)
Standard rule: 15mg per kg body weight, har 4–6 ghante baad. 24 ghante mein maximum 4 doses.
Age aur Weight ke Mutabiq Dose Table (120mg/5ml Calpol Syrup)
| Umar | Weight (approx) | Dose (ml) | Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2–3 months | 4–6 kg | 2.5ml | 60mg |
| 3–6 months | 6–7 kg | 2.5ml | 60mg |
| 6 months–2 saal | 7–13 kg | 5ml | 120mg |
| 2–4 saal | 13–16 kg | 7.5ml | 180mg |
| 4–6 saal | 16–20 kg | 10ml | 240mg |
> Note: Weight pata ho to weight-based dose use karein. Har 4–6 ghante baad dein. 24 ghante mein 4 se zyada doses bilkul na dein.
Missed Dose
Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par de dein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to skip karein — double dose kabhi na dein.
Overdose
Zyada dose dene ki soorat mein foran doctor ya emergency se rabta karein. Paracetamol overdose liver ko nuqsan pahunchata hai — symptoms delayed ho sakte hain aur pehle koi alamat nazar na aaye.
7. How to Give (Kaise deni hai)
- Bottle ko acchi tarah shake karein pehle
- Saath mein aane wali measuring syringe ya spoon use karein — ghar ka chamach bilkul nahi
- Khane ke sath ya baghair de sakte hain
- Agar bacha ulti kare 30 minute ke andar, same dose dobara dein
8. Side Effects (Nuksanat)
Common (aam)
- Nausea, stomach discomfort (sahi dose mein bahut kam hota hai)
- Diarrhoea (rare)
Serious (nadir lekin zaroori)
- Allergic reaction — jild par daane, khujli, chehra sujna, saans lene mein takleef — foran doctor
- Liver damage — sirf overdose mein — foran emergency
9. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)
- Doosri paracetamol-containing medicines (cold syrups, combination medicines) — overdose ka khatra
- Warfarin (blood thinner) — dose adjustment zaroori
10. Storage (Hifazat)
- 25°C se neeche rakhein — fridge mein nahi
- Seedhi dhoop se door rakhein
- Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein
- Khulli bottle 3 mahine se zyada na rakhein
11. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)
| Brand Name | Company | Generic |
|---|---|---|
| Panadol Suspension | GSK | Paracetamol |
| Fevastin Syrup | Sami Pharmaceuticals | Paracetamol |
| Febrol Syrup | Highnoon Laboratories | Paracetamol |
| Neopara Syrup | Searle Pakistan | Paracetamol |
12. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)
| Pack Size | Price (Approx) |
|---|---|
| 100ml bottle (120mg/5ml) | Rs. 97–107 |
| 90ml bottle (Calpol 6 Plus 250mg/5ml) | Rs. 130–150 approx |
(Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai)
13. FAQs
Q: Calpol Syrup kitni umar ke bachon ko de sakte hain?
A: 2 mahine aur usse badi umar ke bachon ko di ja sakti hai. 2 mahine se kam ke sheerkhwaron ko sirf doctor ki salah par dein.
Q: Calpol Syrup ki dose weight ke mutabiq kaise nikalein?
A: 15mg per kg body weight — maslan 10kg ka bacha = 150mg = 6.25ml. Har 4–6 ghante baad, 24 ghante mein maximum 4 martaba dein.
Q: Pakistan mein Calpol Syrup ka price kya hai?
A: Calpol Paediatric Suspension 100ml ka price Pakistan mein approximately Rs. 97–107 hai.
Q: Kya Calpol Syrup bukhar ke liye safe hai?
A: Haan, Calpol (Paracetamol) bachon mein bukhar ke liye sabse zyada istamal hone wali aur safe medicine hai. Sahi dose mein dena zaroori hai.
Q: Agar Calpol se bukhar na utray to kya karein?
A: Agar bukhar 24 ghante mein qabu mein na aaye ya 39°C se upar ho, foran doctor se milein.
14. Medical Review (Medical Jaiza)
Reviewed by: PakVita Health Team Last Updated: 2026-04-27
15. Disclaimer (Zaroori Tanbeeh)
Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa dene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.
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Brand alternatives
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Sibling medicines in the Painkillers (Analgesics) class.
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Orphenadrine Citrate + Paracetamol
Tabros Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.Rs. 202.16Nuberol Forte Tablet
Paracetamol + Orphenadrine Citrate
The Searle Company Ltd.RxTonoflex P Tablet
Tramadol + Paracetamol
SAMI Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.Rx
Used for the same conditions
Other medicines commonly used for fever and overlapping conditions.
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Ibuprofen, Pseudoephedrine
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Ibuprofen + Pseudoephedrine
Abbott LaboratoriesRs. 54.91–117.88Antial Tablet
Loratadine
SAMI Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.Rs. 75.88–250
Frequently Asked Questions
Calpol Syrup kitni umar ke bachon ko de sakte hain?
Calpol Syrup 2 mahine aur usse badi umar ke bachon ko di ja sakti hai. 2 mahine se kam ke sheerkhwaron ko sirf doctor ki salah par dein.
Calpol Syrup ki dose weight ke mutabiq kaise nikalein?
15mg per kg body weight — maslan 10kg ka bacha = 150mg = 6.25ml (120mg/5ml formulation). Har 4–6 ghante baad, 24 ghante mein maximum 4 martaba dein.
Pakistan mein Calpol Syrup ka price kya hai?
Calpol Paediatric Suspension 100ml ka price Pakistan mein approximately Rs. 97–107 hai. Price pharmacy aur shehr ke hisab se thodi vary kar sakti hai.
Kya Calpol Syrup bukhar ke liye safe hai?
Haan, Calpol (Paracetamol) bachon mein bukhar ke liye sabse zyada istamal hone wali aur safe medicine hai. Sahi dose mein dena zaroori hai.
Agar Calpol se bukhar 24 ghante mein na utray to kya karein?
Agar bukhar 24 ghante mein qabu mein na aaye ya 39°C se upar ho, foran doctor se milein. Dengue ya typhoid mein sirf paracetamol use karein — ibuprofen se bachein.
Sources
- DRAP Registered Products Database — Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
- WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) — World Health Organization
- British National Formulary for Children (BNFc) — BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press
- CALPOL Paediatric Suspension — GSK Official Product Information — GlaxoSmithKline
Medical disclaimer
This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.