Calpol 250 Suspension: price, uses & cheaper substitutes
Calpol 250 Suspension contains Paracetamol 250 mg/5 ml. Listed MRP is ₹42.84 for 60 (₹0.71 per ml).
The lowest listed price for the same salt is ₹0.33 per ml.
- MRP
- ₹42.84
- ₹ / ml
- ₹0.71
- Pack
- 60
- Manufacturer
- Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Same-salt cheaper options
| Brand | Manufacturer | Pack | MRP | ₹ / ml | As on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paracetamol Oral Suspension IP 250mg per 5mlJan Aushadhi | Jan Aushadhi (PMBJP) | 60 ml | ₹19.69 | ₹0.33 | 19 October 2026 |
| Febrex DS Syrup | Indoco Remedies Ltd | 60 ml | ₹36.66 | ₹0.61 | 19 October 2026 |
| Paracip Suspension | Cipla Ltd | 60 ml | ₹42.21 | ₹0.70 | 19 October 2026 |
| Calpol 250 Suspension | Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 60 ml | ₹42.84 | ₹0.71 | 19 October 2026 |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Same salt and strength only. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands. See all Paracetamol 250 mg/5 ml brands, safety and side effects
What Paracetamol 250 mg/5 ml is used for
- Fever (high temperature) in children aged 6 years and above, including fever after vaccination.
- Pain from colds, flu, sore throat, earache and headache.
- Teething pain, toothache and pain after minor injuries.
- Body ache during viral fever, dengue and monsoon infections, when the doctor says paracetamol is safe.
Frequently asked questions
Dolo 250 vs Calpol 250 – which is better for my child's fever?
Both contain the same medicine, paracetamol 250 mg in every 5 ml, and work the same way. Choose by availability and flavour your child accepts; what matters is giving the correct dose for your child's weight or age.
How many times a day can I give Dolo 250 Suspension?
Up to 4 times in 24 hours, with at least 4 hours between doses. Do not give more than 4 doses in a day even if the fever comes back sooner – call your doctor instead.
Is Calpol 250 for a 2-year-old?
No. The 250 mg/5 ml (DS) strength is meant for children aged 6 years and above. A 2-year-old normally needs the 120 or 125 mg/5 ml paediatric strength, dosed by weight as the doctor advises.
Can I give Dolo 250 with cough syrup?
Check the cough syrup label first. Many cold and cough syrups already contain paracetamol, and giving both together can cause an overdose. Ask your chemist or doctor if you are unsure.
Sources
- Tata 1mg product page (MRP as listed) (19 October 2026)
- NHS – Paracetamol for children (19 October 2026)
- NHS – Paracetamol for adults (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
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This page is general information, not medical advice. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without asking a doctor or pharmacist. Terms