Calpol 500 Jan Aushadhi Equivalent
Official government generic substitute, verified active pharmaceutical composition, price comparison, and store locator for Calpol 500.
Calpol 500
Manufacturer: GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (GSK)
Paracetamol Tablets 500 mg
PMBI Drug Code: #23 • WHO-GMP Certified
Monthly Family Savings Calculator
Calculate how much your household saves every month and year by switching from Calpol 500 to the government Jan Aushadhi equivalent.
📊 Commercial Brand Price Benchmark
Real-world private pharmacy retail prices compared against the official Jan Aushadhi generic rate (₹6.56).
| Market Brand | Manufacturer | Pack Size | Market Price | Jan Aushadhi | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROCIN | GLAXOSMITHKLINE | 20 units | ₹9.47 | ₹6.56 | 31% (₹2.91) |
| DOLO | MICRO LABS | 15 units | ₹8.69 | ₹6.56 | 25% (₹2.13) |
| PARACIP | CIPLA HEALTH LIMITED | 15 units | ₹8.45 | ₹6.56 | 22% (₹1.89) |
| CALPOL | GLAXOSMITHKLINE | 15 units | ₹8.99 | ₹6.56 | 27% (₹2.43) |
| PACIMOL | IPCA LABORATORIES | 15 units | ₹9.08 | ₹6.56 | 28% (₹2.52) |
🩺 Therapeutic Indication
Moderate fever, tension headache, dental pain, and acute muscular discomfort.
Clinical Delivery Form
🔬 Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
The active molecules responsible for the medicinal therapeutic action:
Where to buy the generic alternative for Calpol 500?
Jan Aushadhi generic medicines are stocked at over 21,000 government-monitored Jan Aushadhi Kendras across all 36 States and Union Territories. Use our locator to find your nearest Kendra.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Calpol 500 Substitution
What is the Jan Aushadhi generic equivalent of Calpol 500?+
The official Jan Aushadhi generic substitute is Paracetamol Tablets IP 500 mg (Drug Code: #23). It contains the identical active pharmaceutical ingredient(s) (paracetamol) at the exact same therapeutic strength and dosage form.
How much money does a family save each month by switching from Calpol 500 to Jan Aushadhi?+
Commercial Calpol 500 (marketed by GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (GSK)) sells for approximately ₹27.00 per pack, whereas the official government Jan Aushadhi generic price is ₹6.56, saving 76% (₹20.44 per pack). For a typical household requiring 2 packs per month, this saves ₹40.88 every month, or approximately ₹491 every single year.
Is the Jan Aushadhi equivalent as effective and safe as Calpol 500?+
Yes. Jan Aushadhi medicines are procured by the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) strictly from WHO-GMP compliant pharmaceutical manufacturers and batch-tested in NABL-accredited laboratories to verify chemical purity, potency, and pharmacopoeial standards. Always consult your doctor before changing prescribed brands.
Where can I purchase the Jan Aushadhi generic substitute?+
It is available at all 21,000+ Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) across India. You can look up your nearest Kendra by PIN code or district using our free Kendra Finder.