No, Calpol is not an antibiotic. It works as a painkiller and as a medicine which brings down high fever.

No, Calpol does not make babies sleepy. It is a pain relieving medicine which is used to control high fever.

Calpol is considered safe for children only when used as directed by the doctor.

If your child vomits within30 minutes of taking a dose of Calpol tablets or syrup, give him/her the same dose again. However, if your child vomits after 30 minutes of taking a dose of tablets or syrup, you do not need to give him/her another dose. You can give your child the next scheduled dose on its defined time.

You should only give four doses of Calpol in 24 hours. Maintain a gap of at least 4 hours between two doses. Do not give Calpol for more than 3 days to your child without first talking to your doctor.

Usually, your child will feel better after about half an hour of taking Calpol. Consult your doctor if the fever persists.

Ibuprofen and Calpol are safe painkillers which can be given to children, though both should not be used together. If you have given your child Calpol and there is no improvement in pain and the child still feels feverish, try ibuprofen instead for the next scheduled dose.

Calpol along with relieving fever also helps in controlling problems associated with cold such as headache and earache. It also helps relieve stuffy nose and cough but should only be used after doctor’s advice.