Manufacturer: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
Salt Composition : Paracetamol(500mg)
Strip of 15 Tablet
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Crocin Advance Tablet may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. It is usually best taken with food otherwise it may upset your stomach. Do not take more or use it for longer than recommended.
Crocin Advance Tablet works by decreasing the intensity of pain signals to the brain. It also prevents the release of prostaglandins, the chemical that causes pain and an increase in body temperature. Crocin Advance Tablet is safe to use within the recommended dosage.
Paracetamol is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract with peak plasma concentrations occurring about 30 minutes to 2 hours after ingestion. It is metabolised in the liver (90-95%) and excreted in the urine mainly as the glucuronide and sulphate conjugates. Less than 5% is excreted as unchanged paracetamol.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Crocin
Stomach pain
Nausea
Vomiting
If you are allergic to paracetamol or any of the ingredients of this medicine. If you are taking any other medicine that contains paracetamol. If you have kidney or liver function problems or disease.
Crocin Advance Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Crocin Advance Tablet.
Use with caution
Crocin Advance Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Use with caution Below 6years: Contraindicated
Crocin Advance Tablet 20's belongs to the group of mild analgesics (pain killer), and antipyretic (fever-reducing agent) used to treat mild to moderate pain including headache, migraine, toothache, menstrual period pain, osteoarthritis pain, musculoskeletal pain, and reducing fever.
Drug-drug interactions: Crocin Advance Tablet 20's should be avoided taking with blood thinners (warfarin), lipid-lowering drugs (cholestyramine), analgesics (ibuprofen, aspirin), muscle relaxants (tizanidine), and anti-nausea agents (metoclopramide or domperidone).
Do not chew, crush or break it. Crocin Advance Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Crocin Advance Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Crocin Advance Tablet should be taken with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long-term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Crocin Advance Tablet.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
Inform your doctor if you have liver disease as your dose may need to be adjusted.
The doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Crocin Advance Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. What if I vomit after taking Crocin Advance Tablet?
If you vomit in less than 30 minutes after having a dose of Crocin Advance Tablet tablets or syrup, retake the same dose again. If you vomit after 30 minutes of a dose, you do not need to take another one until the next standard dose.
Q. When will I feel better after taking the Crocin Advance Tablet?
Usually, you will start feeling better after about half an hour of taking a Crocin Advance Tablet.
Q. How often can I take the Crocin Advance Tablet?
You should only take four doses of Crocin Advance Tablet in 24 hours. There should be a gap of at least 4 hours between two doses. Do not take Crocin Advance Tablet for more than 3 days without consulting a doctor first.
Q. Does Crocin Advance Tablet make babies sleepy?
No, Crocin Advance Tablet does not make babies sleepy. It is a pain-relieving medicine that is also used to control high fever.
Q. Is Crocin Advance Tablet safe for children?
Crocin Advance Tablet is considered safe for children only when used as directed by the doctor.
Q. Is Crocin Advance Tablet an antibiotic?
No, Crocin Advance Tablet is not an antibiotic. It works as a painkiller and fever-reducing medicine.
Q. Can I take Crocin Advance Tablet and ibuprofen together?
Ibuprofen and Crocin Advance Tablet are safe medicines, but both should not be used together. Consult your doctor if you are not sure.
Q. How long does a Crocin Advance Tablet take to work?
Crocin Advance Tablet takes around 30-45 min to start working and show its effects. It is advised to take this medicine for the duration suggested by the doctor. Consult your doctor if you experience any bothersome side effects.
Q. What are the serious side effects of taking an excess of the Crocin Advance Tablet?
Overdose of Crocin Advance Tablete may cause severe life-threatening liver injury. Taking more than the prescribed dose may also cause kidney injury, decreased platelet count, and even coma. Early symptoms of an overdose include nausea, vomiting, and general tiredness. Immediately consult a doctor or reach an emergency in case of a suspected overdose.
