Crocin 240 DS Mix Fruit Suspension

Composition of Crocin 240 DS Mix Fruit Suspension

Crocin 240 DS Mix Fruit Suspension contains Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) 240 mg per 5 ml oral suspension. It belongs to the Non-opioid analgesic (para-aminophenol derivative) class of medicines.

Uses of Crocin 240 DS Mix Fruit Suspension

• Fever reduction and relief of mild to moderate pain such as headache
• toothache
• body ache
• sore throat
• and post-immunization fever in children.

Key benefits

• Reduces fever
• Relieves mild to moderate pain
• Useful for cold/flu-related body ache
• Helps in post-vaccination fever

How Crocin 240 DS Mix Fruit Suspension works

Paracetamol works mainly by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system, which reduces pain perception. It also acts on the hypothalamic heat-regulating center to lower fever.

How to take Crocin 240 DS Mix Fruit Suspension

Oral suspension. Shake well before use. Measure dose with a calibrated spoon/cup/syringe as advised by the doctor based on child’s weight/age. Can be given with or without food; give with food/milk if stomach upset occurs. Do not exceed recommended dose or use multiple paracetamol-containing products together.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe and sometimes fatal liver damage, often with no symptoms at all for the first day. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Crocin 240 DS Mix Fruit Suspension

Most side effects of Crocin are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• vomiting
• stomach pain
• loss of appetite
• rash
• itching
• increased liver enzymes (rare)

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Crocin 240 DS Mix Fruit Suspension

Warnings and precautions

Do not exceed total daily paracetamol dose; overdose can cause severe liver damage. Use with caution in liver disease, chronic alcoholism, severe malnutrition/dehydration, or kidney impairment. Stop and seek medical help if allergic reaction (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty) occurs. If fever persists >3 days or pain >5 days, consult a doctor. Keep out of reach of children.

Do not take Crocin if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with severe liver disease, except under medical supervision.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol, warfarin/coumarin anticoagulants (with prolonged use), rifampicin, isoniazid, phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital/primidone, probenecid, cholestyramine

How to store Crocin 240 DS Mix Fruit Suspension

Store below 25°C. Protect from light and moisture. Keep bottle tightly closed. Do not freeze. Use within the period mentioned on the label after opening.

Expert advice for Crocin 240 DS Mix Fruit Suspension

Take the lowest dose that works, and leave the stated gap between doses. Seek help immediately after a suspected overdose, even if you feel completely well — treatment works best when it is early.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Analgesic & Antipyretic

Drug class:

Non-opioid analgesic (para-aminophenol derivative)