Crocin Drops

Composition of Crocin Drops

Crocin Drops contains Paracetamol (120mg/5ml). It belongs to the Non-opioid analgesic (para-aminophenol derivative) class of medicines.

Uses of Crocin Drops

• Fever
• mild to moderate pain such as teething pain
• headache
• body ache
• post-immunization fever in infants and children

Key benefits

• Reduces fever
• Relieves mild to moderate pain
• Helpful in post-vaccination fever
• Suitable pediatric formulation

How Crocin Drops works

Paracetamol inhibits prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system, which reduces fever and relieves pain. It has minimal anti-inflammatory action at therapeutic doses.

How to take Crocin Drops

Oral drops for infants/children; shake well and measure with the provided dropper. Dose is based on body weight and doctor’s advice (commonly 10–15 mg/kg per dose every 4–6 hours as needed); do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours. Can be given with or without food; if stomach upset occurs, give after feeds.

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 Drops

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

• Nausea
• vomiting
• stomach pain
• diarrhea
• rash
• allergic reaction (rare)
• increased liver enzymes (with overdose/prolonged use)

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 Drops

Warnings and precautions

Do not exceed recommended dose; overdose can cause serious liver damage. Avoid using multiple products containing paracetamol together. Use with caution in liver disease, malnutrition, dehydration, or if the child is on long-term medicines. Seek medical help immediately if overdose is suspected or if fever persists >3 days or pain >5 days.

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

Warfarin/other coumarin anticoagulants (with prolonged regular use), enzyme inducers (phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, rifampicin), isoniazid, alcohol, probenecid

How to store Crocin Drops

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from light. Keep tightly closed and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Crocin Drops

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 and Antipyretic

Drug class:

Non-opioid analgesic (para-aminophenol derivative)