QR-code list brand
Calpol
Calpol is a tablet made by Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Each unit contains Paracetamol 500 mg / 650 mg (separate tablets). It appears on the Government of India list of 300 brands that must carry a QR code on the pack. Check the pack and ask your pharmacist before use.
- Brand
- Calpol
- Composition
- Paracetamol 500 mg / 650 mg (separate tablets)
- Dosage form
- tablet
- Manufacturer
- Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- On QR-code list (Schedule H2)
- Yes, serial 39
- Prescription status (salt)
- Not found in Schedules H, H1, X or G of the Drugs Rules text we checked (this does not mean it is sold without a prescription)
More facts
- Jan Aushadhi (same salt and strength)
- Not found in the list we checked
Compiled from official drug labels and Indian government sources. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's advice.
What is in Calpol?
According to the source below, Calpol contains Paracetamol 500 mg / 650 mg (separate tablets).
Dosage form: tablet. Manufacturer or marketing company: Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Calpol contains Paracetamol 500 mg / 650 mg (separate tablets).
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Pack and listing details
The Government of India list of brands that must carry a QR code prints this entry: 500 MG TABLET 15 (serial 39); 650 MG TABLET 15 (serial 40).
These are the pack details printed in the government list.
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Legal status in India
Prescription status of Paracetamol: Not found in Schedules H, H1, X or G of the Drugs Rules text we checked (this does not mean it is sold without a prescription).
Being on the QR-code list means the pack must carry a scannable code for authenticity checks. It is not a quality rating or a recommendation.
- On the National List of Essential Medicines 2022 (listed as Paracetamol)
Look at the pack label to see if a prescription is required.
Cheaper options and price information
The Jan Aushadhi list includes this salt in other strengths (for example Aceclofenac 100mg and Paracetamol 325mg Tablets). The exact strength match was not found.
Never switch brands without asking your doctor or pharmacist, especially for medicines with a narrow safety margin.
Ask your pharmacist about same-composition options.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the composition of Calpol?
According to manufacturer, each unit contains Paracetamol 500 mg / 650 mg (separate tablets).
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Why is Calpol on the QR-code list?
The Government of India required the 300 highest-selling brands named in G.S.R. 823(E) to carry a barcode or QR code on the pack so that the product can be traced and checked for authenticity.
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Is there a cheaper alternative to Calpol?
The Jan Aushadhi list includes this salt in other strengths (for example Aceclofenac 100mg and Paracetamol 325mg Tablets). The exact strength match was not found.
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Sources
- 1Manufacturer's official product information (https://india-pharma.gsk.com/media/3g4mchgd/calpol-tablets-…) Open source · 2026-10-15
- 2G.S.R. 823(E), 17 Nov 2022: list of top 300 brands requiring a QR code (sr. 39, page 12) Open source · 2026-10-15
- 3National List of Essential Medicines 2022 (p. 62) Open source · 2026-10-15
- 4PMBJP product list (PIB annexure) (p1:sno1) Open source · 2026-10-15
Compiled by software from the sources above and checked by automated rules. Last checked: 2026-10-15 · How we use sources · Report a correction
This information is educational and is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist. It does not tell you what dose you personally should take. In an emergency call 112.