Calpol 80, -125

Calpol 80, -125 is used in case of fever, incl. in the course of colds or flu and pains of various origins. This preparation is a non-opioid drug with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. The active substance is paracetamol. The drug is in the form of rectal suppositories intended for children and is available without a prescription.

Calpol 80, -125 (McNeil)

ACTION

Calpol 80, -125 is a non-opioid drug with analgesic and antipyretic properties

Calpol 80, -125 indications and dosage

Calpol 80, -125 are rectal suppositories used:

1. in colds,
2. in flu,
3. in pains of various origins.

Drug dosage

Calpol 80, -125 is in the form of suppositories intended for rectal use.

1. Once rectally. 10-15 mg / kg body weight.
2. Typically in infants 3-12 years old. month of life. 1 suppository 80 mg every 4-6 h, max. 30 mg / kg b.w./d.
3. Children 1-6. from the age of 1-2 suppositories 125 mg every 4-6 h, max. 500 mg / day.

Calpol 80, -125 and contraindications

There are the following contraindications to the use of Calpol 80, -125:

1. allergy to any ingredient of the preparation,
2. severe liver or kidney failure.

Calpol 80, -125 – warnings about the drug

1. Two paracetamol preparations should not be used simultaneously due to the risk of overdose.
2. Do not exceed the recommended dose of the drug as liver damage may occur.
3. Calpol 80, -125 should not be used for more than 3 days without a doctor’s recommendation.
4. If you have no results after the day of taking the suppositories, please consult your doctor.
5. Patients allergic to acetylsalicylic acid derivatives should be careful due to the risk of an allergic reaction.
6. People with hepatic and / or renal insufficiency; Dehydrated or malnourished patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency should be treated with caution.
7. The risk of liver damage during treatment with the drug occurs especially in fasting people.
8. Calpol 80, -125 is intended for use only by children.

Calpol 80, -125 with other drugs

1. The paracetamol contained in Calpol 80, -125 enhances the work of anticoagulants from the group of coumarin and indandion derivatives.
2. Paracetamol is eliminated for longer due to salicylamide.
3. Do not take Calopol 80, -125 with MAO inhibitors and within 2 weeks of completing treatment with these preparations, because high temperature and agitation may occur.
4. Taking preparations that increase hepatic metabolism: rifampicin, anti-epileptics (phenytoin, carbamazepine), sleeping pills (barbiturates) may lead to liver damage, despite taking the recommended doses of paracetamol.
5. Concomitant administration of paracetamol and NSAIDs (e.g. acetylsalicylic acid) causes renal dysfunction.
6. Taking caffeine enhances the analgesic effect of paracetamol, while paracetamol enhances the effect of caffeine.
7. Taking this medicine may have an influence on the results of laboratory tests, e.g. blood glucose tests.

Calpol 80, -125 – side effects

Taking Calpol 80, -125 rectal suppositories may rarely cause the following side effects:

1. bad mood,
2. lowering blood pressure,
3. allergic reactions (itching, urticaria, rash, erythema, angioedema, asthma attack),
4. increased heart rate
5. nausea, vomiting
6. diarrhea,
7. impaired liver and kidney function (up to kidney and liver failure),
8. increased levels of liver transaminases,
9. thrombocytopenia,
10. leukopenia,
11. neutropenia,
12. methaemoglobinaemia (loss of the ability of hemoglobin to transport oxygen).

In the event of itching, rash, erythema or vomiting, discontinue the treatment and consult a doctor immediately.