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Crocin Advance side effects: common and serious

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Also known as: Crocin, Crocin Advance 500, Crocin Advance 500 mg, Crocin Advance tablet

Side effects are uncommon when paracetamol is taken at the right dose. The main danger is liver damage from taking too much.

Crocin Advance: Uses, How It Works, Side Effects

Active ingredient
Paracetamol 500 mg
Type of medicine
Non-opioid analgesics
Used for
Fever, Headache, Period pain
Starts working in
About 30 to 60 minutes
Effect lasts
About 4 to 6 hours
With or without food
Either. Food may slow it slightly
Alcohol
Avoid heavy or regular drinking
Pregnancy
Ask your doctor
Habit-forming
No
Made by
Haleon India

Pharmacist review in progress. This page is based on the sources listed below and is being checked by our registered pharmacist.

On this page
  1. Side effects of Crocin Advance
  2. Who should be careful
  3. If someone takes too much
  4. Common questions

Side effects of Crocin Advance

Side effects are uncommon when paracetamol is taken at the right dose. The main danger is liver damage from taking too much.

Uncommon or mild

  • Feeling sick (nausea)
  • A mild skin rash

Rare but serious: get medical help

  • Signs of a severe allergic reaction: swelling of the face, lips or throat, difficulty breathing, or a sudden widespread rash
  • Red skin with blisters or peeling, which can happen even with first-time use. Stop the medicine and get medical help immediately
  • Yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, or pain in the upper right side of the tummy, which can be signs of liver damage
  • Unusual bruising, bleeding or frequent infections, which are very rare signs of a blood disorder

Who should be careful

Most people can take paracetamol safely, but some need to check with a doctor first because they are more at risk of liver damage or need a different dose.

  • Liver disease, or a history of liver problems
  • Drinking alcohol regularly or heavily
  • Body weight under 50 kg, malnutrition, or not eating for a long time
  • Serious kidney disease
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding: paracetamol is commonly used when needed, but ask your doctor and use the lowest dose for the shortest time
  • Past breathing problems or asthma attacks after taking aspirin or other NSAID painkillers: stop and get help if a similar reaction happens with this medicine
  • Past allergic reaction to paracetamol
  • Children: use only a children's form at the dose a doctor gives

If someone takes too much

Taking too much paracetamol is a medical emergency, even if the person feels well. Serious liver damage can develop over the next 1 to 3 days with few or no early symptoms. Treatment works best when started within 8 hours, so call 112 or go to the nearest hospital immediately and take the medicine pack with you.

Common questions

Can I drink alcohol while taking Crocin Advance?

It is best to avoid alcohol. Regular or heavy drinking makes liver damage from paracetamol more likely. If you drink regularly, ask your doctor what dose is safe for you.

Is Crocin Advance safe during pregnancy?

Paracetamol is commonly used for fever and pain in pregnancy when needed, at the lowest effective dose for the shortest time. Always ask your doctor before taking any medicine while pregnant.

Is Crocin Advance habit-forming?

No. Paracetamol is not addictive and is not a steroid or an opioid.

Sources

  1. Crocin Advance: Product Information Leaflet. Haleon (crocin.com)
  2. Optizorb technology (Crocin science). Haleon Health Partner (India)
  3. Acetaminophen. StatPearls, National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), US National Library of Medicine
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