CROCIN’S CHILDREN RANGE
Crocin 240
Crocin’s children range includes drops for infants and suspensions for children upto 12 years of age. All products in this range come with a dosing device to help parents give their child the accurate therapeutic dose.
Flavours : Peppermint flavour in Drops (100 mg/ml) , Strawberry flavour in Crocin 120 (120 mg/5ml ) and Mixed Fruit flavour in Crocin 240 (240 mg/5ml).
Dosage(15mg/kg per dose)
Overview
- Fever
- Teething
- Immunisation
- Earache
- Headache
- Cold & Flu symptoms
Suspension
A suspension consisting of undissolved particles of one or more medicinal agents mixed with a liquid vehicle for oral administration.
Fast relief while being gentle to little stomachs
Starts relieving fever in 15 minutes | Mixed Fruit flavor | 60 ml Amber colored PET bottles | Child Resistant Cap (CRC) to prevent accidental consumption by children | Graduated measuring cap for correct dosing | Shelf life of 24 months
Active ingredient: Paracetamol 48 mg/mL
Shake bottle, use the measuring device provided to accurately measure the correct dose (see diagram found here:https://www.panadol.com.au/products/colorfree-suspension-1-5-years.html).
Once the correct dose has been measured it can be mixed with juice or water first before it is taken.
This dose may be repeated if necessary, every 4 hours.
Directions for use
In each case, not more than 4 doses in any 24 hour period or as directed by the physician. Minimum dosing interval: 4 hours. Maximum daily dose: 60 mg/kg presented in divided doses of 15 mg/kg throughout the 24 hour period. Do not administer for more than 48 hours without doctor’s advice.
Parental Advice: Should not be used along with other paracetamol containing products; contraindicated in patients with known paracetamol hypersensitivity; seek medical advice if the patient is suffering from liver or kidney impairment. Overdose may be injurious to liver; immediate medical management is required in the event of overdose, even if symptoms of overdose are not present.
Use as directed on pack. Crocin is a trademark of GSK group of companies. @2015, GlaxoSmithKline.
For more details, read product information
Warning
Do not give more than 4 doses in one day or within any 24-hour period. Do not use for more than 48 hours at a time except on medical advice.
Further Information
The recommended dose for Children's Panadol in children under 12 years is 15 milligrams of paracetamol for every 1 kilogram body weight. Follow the dosage instructions on the bottle, do not exceed the recommended dose unless directed by your doctor.
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* Refers only to non-prescription medicines and is based on the liquid paracetamol formulation given at a dosage of 15 mg/kg.
† Refers to only non-prescription medicines at the recommended Australian doses for paediatric paracetamol (15mg/kg) and ibuprofen (10mg/kg).
