calpol 120mg suspension - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
π Prescription Required
π Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 23, 2026
What is calpol 120mg suspension used for?
calpol 120mg suspension (Paracetamol (120mg/5ml)) is used to treat PAIN ANALGESICS. It contains Paracetamol (120mg/5ml), which works by treating the condition effectively. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Paracetamol (120mg/5ml)
- Manufacturer: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
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π calpol 120mg suspension Uses & Benefits
- Calpol 120mg Suspension is a medicine used to relieve pain and to reduce fever.
- It is used to treat many conditions such as headache, body ache, toothache and common cold.
- It works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical that cause pain and fever.Calpol 120mg Suspension may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine.
- You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor.
- It is usually best taken with food otherwise it may upset your stomach.
- Do not take more or use it for longer than recommended.
- Side effects are rare if this medicine is used correctlyΒ but this medicine mayΒ cause stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting in some people.
- Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or do not go away.This medicine is widely prescribed and considered safe but is not suitable for everybody.
- Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney problems or are using blood-thinning medicines.
- It may affect the dose or suitability of this medicine.
- Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
π Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Paracetamol (120mg/5ml) |
| Brand Name | calpol 120mg suspension |
| Manufacturer | Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
| Action Class | Analgesic & Antipyretic-PCM |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30Β°C), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
π‘ How to Take calpol 120mg suspension
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
β οΈ Side Effects of calpol 120mg suspension
- Indigestion
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
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π Substitutes for calpol 120mg suspension
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cule oral suspensionMedley Pharmaceuticals βΉ30.85 18.4% CHEAPER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.