About Calpol Pead Suspension Strawberry 100ml
Calpol Pead Suspension Strawberry 100ml is a paracetamol based oral suspension containing 120mg per 5ml, used to relieve fever a
Calpol Pead Suspension Strawberry 100ml Uses
- Reduces fever in infants and children caused by infections, teething, or vaccination
- Relieves mild to moderate pain such as headache, toothache, sore throat, and earache
- Eases body aches and discomfort linked to cold and flu
- Helps manage fever and irritability after routine vaccinations
- Provides pain relief after minor falls or injuries in children
Calpol Pead Suspensionen Strawberry 100ml Benefits
- Fast acting relief from fever, usually within 30 to 60 minutes
- Gentle on a child's stomach and can be given with or without food
- Strawberry flavour makes dosing easier for young children
- Comes with a measuring device for accurate weight based dosing
- Does not cause drowsiness, suitable for daytime use
- Widely trusted pediatric fever and pain reliever recommended by doctors
What Experts Say
Doctors across Pakistan recommend paracetamol as the first line treatment for fever and pain in children because of its strong safety profile when dosed correctly. Physicians stress that accurate weight based dosing, not age alone, gives the safest and most effective result in infants and young children.
Pakistan carries a high burden of childhood infections such as respiratory illnesses and viral fevers, which makes a reliable pediatric antipyretic essential in most households. Pediatricians recommend using the oral syringe or cup provided with the suspension rather than a household spoon, since inaccurate measurement is a common cause of accidental overdose in children.
Physicians also advise spacing doses at least four to six hours apart and never exceeding the maximum daily limit, since paracetamol overdose can cause serious liver injury in children. Monitoring temperature and hydration alongside medication use is generally recommended for faster recovery.
Drug Class
- Antipyretic and analgesic (para-aminophenol derivative)
Calpol Pead Suspension Strawberry 100ml Uses in Urdu
- بخار کم کرنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہے
- ہلکے سے درمیانے درد میں آرام دیتی ہے جیسے سر درد اور دانت کا درد
- گلے کی سوزش اور کان کے درد میں مفید ہے
- ویکسینیشن کے بعد بخار اور بےچینی میں آرام دیتی ہے
- نزلہ زکام میں جسمانی درد کم کرنے میں مدد دیتی ہے
Calpol Pead Suspension Strawberry 100ml formula
How to use Calpol Pead Suspension Strawberry 100ml?
- Shake the bottle well before each use
- Use the oral syringe or measuring cup provided, not a kitchen spoon
- Children weighing 6 to 10kg (about 2 to 12 months): 2.5ml per dose
- Children weighing 10 to 16kg (about 1 to 4 years): 5ml per dose
- Children weighing 16 to 22kg (about 4 to 6 years): 7.5ml per dose
- Children weighing 22 to 27kg (about 6 to 8 years): 10ml per dose
- Doses can be repeated every 4 to 6 hours if needed
- Do not give more than 4 doses within 24 hours
- Can be given with or without food
- Consult a doctor before use in infants under 2 months of age
Drug Interactions
- Warfarin: Regular high dose use of paracetamol may increase the blood thinning effect of warfarin and raise bleeding risk.
- Other Paracetamol Containing Medicines: Combining with cough, cold, or fever syrups that also contain paracetamol can lead to accidental overdose.
- Carbamazepine and Phenytoin: These anti-seizure medicines can increase the risk of liver toxicity when combined with paracetamol.
- Chloramphenicol: Paracetamol may prolong the effect of this antibiotic in the body.
- Cholestyramine: Reduces absorption of paracetamol if taken at the same time, doses should be spaced at least one hour apart.
Risks and warnings
- Liver Disease: Children with existing liver problems should use this suspension only under medical supervision, since paracetamol is processed by the liver.
- Overdose Risk: Giving more than the recommended dose or combining with other paracetamol containing products can cause serious liver damage.
- Kidney Disease: Use with caution in children with kidney impairment, as dosing may need adjustment.
- Allergic Reaction: Stop use immediately if the child develops a rash, swelling, or difficulty breathing after taking the suspension.
- Dehydration or Malnutrition: Use cautiously in children who are dehydrated or malnourished, as they may be more sensitive to the medicine.
- Prolonged Use: Do not use for more than 3 days for fever or 5 days for pain without consulting a doctor, since persistent symptoms may need further evaluation.
Calpol Pead Suspension Strawberry 100ml Side Effects
- Nausea or mild stomach upset
- Loss of appetite
- Skin rash or itching
- Swelling of the face, lips, or throat in rare allergic reactions
- Wheezing or breathing difficulty in rare allergic cases
- Low platelet or white blood cell count with prolonged use (very rare)
- Unusual tiredness or yellowing of skin and eyes, signs of liver problems
- Liver damage with overdose or prolonged high dose use
Storage Conditions
- Store below 25°C, away from direct sunlight and heat, especially during Pakistan's hot summer months
- Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use
- Shake well before every use since the suspension may settle
- Do not refrigerate or freeze the suspension
- Keep out of reach and sight of children
- Discard any unused suspension after the expiry date printed on the bottle
- Do not use if the suspension changes color, smell, or texture
