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Calpol Syrup Dosage Guide in Pakistan

Calpol Syrup ki sahi dose dena treatment ki kamyabi ke liye zaroori hai. Zyada dose liver ko nuqsan pahuncha sakti hai. Is guide mein age aur weight ke mutabiq complete ml chart, missed dose aur overdose ke baare mein sab kuch detail mein hai.

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Dosage Guide

Quick Answer

Calpol Syrup (Paracetamol 120mg/5ml) ki dose 15mg per kg body weight hai, har 4–6 ghante baad. 24 ghante mein maximum 4 doses. 2–3 mahine ke bacha: 2.5ml; 6 mahine–2 saal: 5ml; 2–4 saal: 7.5ml; 4–6 saal: 10ml. Weight pata ho to weight-based dose use karein.

Dose at a Glance

Adult Dose

Not applicable — Calpol Syrup (120mg/5ml) is a paediatric formulation

For adults use Panadol Tablet 500mg

Max: N/A

Child Dose (2 months and above)

15mg per kg body weight per dose

Every 4–6 hours — maximum 4 doses in 24 hours

Missed Dose

Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par de dein. Agar agli dose ka waqt 1–2 ghante se kam ho to skip karein. Double dose kabhi na dein.

Overdose

Paracetamol overdose serious liver damage cause karta hai — aur pehle koi zyada symptoms nazar nahi aate. Agar zyada dose ho jaye to foran doctor ya emergency se rabta karein.

Calpol Syrup Dosage (Kitni deni hai)

Calpol Syrup (Paracetamol 120mg/5ml) ki sahi dose dena bohat zaroori hai — zyada dose liver damage cause kar sakti hai. Yahan age aur weight ke mutabiq complete guide hai.

Standard Dosing Rule

> 15mg per kg body weight, har 4–6 ghante baad. 24 ghante mein maximum 4 doses. Ek din mein 60mg/kg se zyada bilkul nahi.

Age aur Weight ke Mutabiq Dose Table

Calpol Paediatric Suspension 120mg/5ml

UmarTakribi WeightDose (ml)Dose (mg)Frequency
2–3 mahine4–5 kg2.5 ml60 mg4–6 hourly, max 4×
3–6 mahine5–7 kg2.5 ml60 mg4–6 hourly, max 4×
6 mahine–1 saal7–10 kg5 ml120 mg4–6 hourly, max 4×
1–2 saal10–13 kg5 ml120 mg4–6 hourly, max 4×
2–4 saal13–16 kg7.5 ml180 mg4–6 hourly, max 4×
4–6 saal16–20 kg10 ml240 mg4–6 hourly, max 4×

> Tip: Weight pata ho to weight-based dose use karein — umar se zyada accurate hai. Ghar ka chamach use mat karein — sath aane wali oral syringe use karein.

Weight-Based Dose Formula (Manual Calculation)

``` Dose (mg) = Weight (kg) × 15 Dose (ml) = Dose (mg) × 5 ÷ 120 ```

Example: 9 kg ka bacha → 9 × 15 = 135mg → 135 × 5 ÷ 120 = 5.6ml

How to Give (Kaise dein)

1. Bottle ko achhi tarah shake karein pehle 2. Saath aane wali oral syringe ya measuring spoon se dose nikaalein 3. Khane ke sath ya baghair de sakte hain 4. Agar bacha dose lene ke 30 minute ke andar ulti kare, same dose dobara dein 5. Agle dose tak kam az kam 4 ghante ka waqfah zaroor rakhein

Missed Dose (Dose Bhool Jayein)

Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par de dein. Agar agli dose ka waqt 1–2 ghante se kam ho to skip karein aur normal schedule pe chalte rahein. Double dose kabhi na dein.

Overdose (Zyada Dose)

Paracetamol overdose ka sabse bara khatra liver failure hai. Pehle 24 ghante mein symptoms mild ho sakte hain (nausea, vomiting, malaise) — isliye wait nahi karna chahiye.

Agar zyada dose ho jaye: foran DRAP ya qareeb se qareeb emergency ya doctor se rabta karein. N-Acetylcysteine (antidote) jaldi milna zaroori hai.

Dose Summary

SawalJawab
Per dose (weight-based)15 mg/kg
Maximum per dose1000mg (adult limit — not applicable for children under 10)
FrequencyHar 4–6 ghante
Max doses per day4 doses
Max daily dose60 mg/kg/day
Age minimum2 mahine (bina doctor ke)

Is guide ki maloomat sirf educational purpose ke liye hai. Dose hamesha doctor ya pharmacist se confirm karein.

Frequently Asked Questions

Calpol Syrup ki dose weight ke mutabiq kaise nikalein?

15 ko bachy ka weight (kg mein) se zarb dein — woh mg dose hai. Phir 5 se zarb dein aur 120 se taqseem karein — woh ml mein dose hai. Maslan 8kg ka bacha: 8×15 = 120mg = 5ml.

Kya 2 mahine se chhota bacha Calpol le sakta hai?

2 mahine se kam ke sheerkhwaron ko bina doctor ki salah ke bilkul nahi deni chahiye. Is umar mein liver immature hota hai aur dose adjust karna zaroori hai.

Calpol Syrup din mein kitni baar de sakte hain?

Maximum 4 baar — har dose ke beech kam az kam 4 ghante ka waqfah zaroori hai. 24 ghante mein 4 se zyada doses nahi deni.

Agar dose zyada ho jaye to kya hoga?

Paracetamol overdose liver ko nuqsan pahunchata hai. Pehle koi alarming symptoms nazar nahi aate — isliye foran doctor ya emergency se rabta karein bina intezaar ke.

Kya Calpol Syrup khane ke baad deni chahiye?

Khane ke sath ya baghair de sakte hain. Agar bachy ka stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad dena behtar hai.

Brand alternatives, same-class options, and other medicines used for the same conditions as Calpol Syrup.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. BNFc — Paracetamol (Children) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press
  3. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  4. Weight-Based Paracetamol Dosing — HSE Ireland Health Service Executive

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.