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Is Crocin Advance Tablet Safe For An Infant Suffering From Fever

Posted on Fri, 26 Feb 2016

Question: Sir,

My child 1.5yrs & he have heavy fever now l. Shall I give him crocin advance half tablet?
Please suggest.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can give one fourth of Crocin advance

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Crocin advance contains 500 mg of paracetamol.
The average weight of 1.5 year old child is 10-12 kg.The dose of paracetamol is 10-15 mg per kg per dose and it can be given 3-4 times a day (max 60 mg/kg/day).
So you can give 1/4 of Crocin advance that is 125 mg.Do tepid water sponging to bring down the temperature.
It is always better to give syrup to such small babies.You may give the well crushed tablet in emergency but I would suggest you to give syrup from next time.

Thanks and regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar