Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Crocin?
my 2 year old swallowed half tablet of crocin.(I tried to took it ouT but did not worked)after 2 days she developed temperature.since 4 days there is such kind of moderate temp.she is restless,today her eyes are looking swolen(is the reason is sleeping more?)if this crocin accident has something to do with it or its teething or some other reason? what should i do?
Mon, 22 Feb 2021
Hi,
I do not think that a single dose of 250 mg (Half of 500 mg tablet) of crocin will cause any particular side effect in a 2 year old child. The usual dose of crocin in children is 60 mg per kg per day in 4 divided doses. That means that each dose should be 5 mg per kg. Average weight of a 2 year child being 13-14 Kg, normal single dose would be around 200 mg.
Hence, a dose of half tablet of crocin is not in a danger zone in such cases. The symptoms of temperature, sleepiness etc., may be due to any other cause and not due to swallowing of half tablet of crocin. You should consult some pediatrician for his symptoms.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
I do not think that a single dose of 250 mg (Half of 500 mg tablet) of crocin will cause any particular side effect in a 2 year old child. The usual dose of crocin in children is 60 mg per kg per day in 4 divided doses. That means that each dose should be 5 mg per kg. Average weight of a 2 year child being 13-14 Kg, normal single dose would be around 200 mg.
Hence, a dose of half tablet of crocin is not in a danger zone in such cases. The symptoms of temperature, sleepiness etc., may be due to any other cause and not due to swallowing of half tablet of crocin. You should consult some pediatrician for his symptoms.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Teething
Loading Online Doctors....