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Give your child effective relief from pain with Crocin 240 Suspension, a kids’ Crocin product available in mixed fruit flavour.
Paracetamol (the active ingredient in Crocin 240 Suspension) gets to work in just 15 minutes and helps to relieve pain caused by:
Crocin 240 Suspension comes as an easy-to-administer suspension that’s gentle on little stomachs. Plus, Crocin 240 Suspension comes in mixed fruit flavour.
Learn more about Crocin 240 Suspension, what’s in it and how to administer it safely, below.
Crocin is also available at your nearest chemist
The recommended dosage for Crocin 240 suspension is 10-15mg of paracetamol for every kilogram of your child’s body weight, so it’s important to follow the dosage instructions on the bottle.
Do not give your child more than 4 doses in one day or within any 24-hour period, unless directed to do so by a healthcare professional.
*Calculated based on 15 mg/kg body weight.
Weight | Dosage | Frequency |
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10-13 kg | 3- 4 ml | Every 4-6 hours as required (maximum 4 doses in 24 hours). |
13-16 kg | 4 – 5 ml | Every 4-6 hours as required (maximum 4 doses in 24 hours). |
16-20 kg | 5 – 6 ml | Every 4-6 hours as required (maximum 4 doses in 24 hours). |
20 – 25 kg | 6 – 8 ml | Every 4-6 hours as required (maximum 4 doses in 24 hours). |
25 – 32 kg | 8 – 10 ml | Every 4-6 hours as required (maximum 4 doses in 24 hours). |
32 – 40 kg |
10 – 13 ml | Every 4-6 hours as required (maximum 4 doses in 24 hours). |
40 – 45 kg | 13 – 14 ml | Every 4-6 hours as required (maximum 4 doses in 24 hours). |
Before using Crocin 240 Suspension, be sure to check the product ingredients and directions for use, and make sure you are familiar with any warnings and precautions. Learn more below.
Crocin 240 Suspension is easy to use. Simply follow these quick steps:
1. Shake the bottle before use.
2. Use the provided dosing device to measure the required amount for your child (as per the dosage table above).
Active ingredient: paracetamol 240 mg/5 ml.
Product Information Leaflet: Download Here.
Check with your doctor before use if the child:
References
i. PIL Crocin 240 suspension
ii. (Gallelli, 2014), (Mahgoobifard, 2014), (Merry, 2013), (Ruperto, 2011), (Shepherd, 2009), (Cukiernik, 2007), (Clark, 2007), (Derkay, 1998), (Soriani, 2001), (Tay, 2002)
iii. Fever: (Temple, 2013) Thirteen previously unpublished trials enrolled 705 children to receive an oral dose of 10–15 mg/kg of acetaminophen. This dose resulted in a rapid onset of temperature reduction (as early as 15 minutes)