Crocin Advance Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Quick overview

Crocin Advance Tablet contains Paracetamol, an analgesic and antipyretic medicine. It is widely used over-the-counter to treat fever and relieve mild to moderate pain. It works by reducing pain signals and blocking the production of prostaglandins that cause pain and raise body temperature. It is available as oral tablets.

What is Crocin Advance Tablet

Crocin Advance Tablet is a widely used over-the-counter medicine that contains Paracetamol. It is used to treat fever and relieve mild to moderate pain.

Crocin Advance Tablet uses

• Fever
• Mild to moderate pain
• Post vaccination fever
• Headache
• Toothache
• Backache
• Nerve pain
• Musculoskeletal pain
• Muscle aches
• Menstrual cramps
• Sore throat
• Arthritis pain
• Post-surgery pain

Benefits of Crocin Advance Tablet

• Provides fast-acting relief from pain and fever
• Considered safe for most age groups when used as directed
• Effective at controlling fever from infections
• Has minimal side effects when used as directed
• Widely available and affordable

How Crocin Advance Tablet works

The medicine reduces pain signals reaching the brain and blocks the production of prostaglandins, the chemicals that cause pain and raise body temperature. This helps relieve fever and mild to moderate pain.

Crocin Advance Tablet dosage

Crocin Advance Tablet can be taken with or without food, though taking it with food may help reduce stomach upset. Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water; do not chew, crush, or break it. Take only for the recommended duration and do not use for more than 3 days without medical advice. This medicine is not recommended for children under 12 years of age. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, but do not double up to make up for a missed dose. Do not take this medicine together with any other product that also contains paracetamol.

Available forms and strengths

• Oral Tablets

Side effects of Crocin Advance Tablet

Common

• Nausea and vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Indigestion
• Skin rash

Serious

• Allergic reactions such as skin rash or itching, sometimes with breathing problems or swelling of the lips, tongue, throat or face
• Skin rash or peeling, or mouth ulcers
• Breathing problems similar to reactions with aspirin or NSAIDs
• Unexplained bruising or bleeding

Warnings and precautions

• This medicine may be used during pregnancy for the shortest time possible and at the lowest effective dose, but you should consult your doctor before taking it. 
• It is considered safe during breastfeeding, passing into breast milk in very small amounts that are not known to harm the baby, but you should still consult your doctor first.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems before taking this medicine, since long-term use of painkillers can cause kidney damage. This medicine is changed into its active form in the liver, so it is not recommended if you have severe liver problems, as it may cause further liver damage.
• Drinking alcohol is not recommended while taking this medicine, as it may cause liver damage. Contact your doctor right away if you notice signs of liver injury such as fever, rash, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, dark urine, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. This medicine is not expected to affect your ability to drive or use machines.
• Taking too much of this medicine, whether by accident or on purpose, can cause serious liver damage. Use it only as advised by your doctor or pharmacist, and get emergency help right away if you suspect an overdose.
• People who are malnourished should use this medicine with extreme caution, as it may raise the risk of side effects. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your body weight.
• People with kidney problems should use this medicine with caution, as it may increase the risk of side effects. Your doctor may want to monitor your kidney function during treatment.
• This medicine is not recommended for children under 10 years of age.
• Do not use this medicine if you have a severe infection, are severely malnourished or underweight, or are a chronic heavy alcohol user, as these increase the risk of a condition called metabolic acidosis. Contact a doctor right away if you notice fast or difficult breathing, nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite.
• This medicine contains a preservative that may increase jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes) risk in babies.
• Tell your doctor before taking this medicine if you are on blood-thinning medicines like warfarin.

Storage

• Store at ambient room temperature protected from light and moisture.
• Keep out of sight and reach of children.

When to see a doctor

• Get medical help right away if you notice skin rash, swelling, or itching (especially on the face, lips, or throat), dizziness, or difficulty breathing after taking this medicine.
• Stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away if you have an allergic reaction such as skin rash or itching, sometimes with breathing problems or swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, or face.
• Stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor immediately if you get a skin rash or peeling, or mouth ulcers.
• Stop the medicine and tell your doctor right away if you notice unexplained bruising or bleeding.
• If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, seek medical advice immediately, even if you feel fine, because of the risk of liver failure.
• See your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.

Alternatives

• Paracip
• Panadol 650
• Tylenol