From small to large for children, pediatricians, emergency doctors and experienced mothers advise to use Nurofen syrup and suppository (for children) for temperature, pain and inflammation. Reviews of most parents indicate that this drug effectively relieves temperature in comparison with Paracetomol. We begin to consider this issue by studying the instructions.
In what cases is Nurofen used?
There are two spectra of the use of the drug "Nurofen":
- As an antipyretic agent during colds and infectious diseases, acute respiratory viral infections, influenza, acute respiratory infections, as well as after vaccinations.
- As a painkiller for neuralgia, toothache, headache, migraine, sore throat, ears, sprains.
This drug is prescribed to three-month-old babies in an individual dosage in the form of suppositories or syrup. According to the instructions, candles are recommended to be used only until the age of two, while syrup can be taken by adults.
Which is better: candles or Nurofen syrup (for children)? Reviews of pediatricians indicate that they are better to alternate. The fact is that you can not give medicine more than 3 times a day. And what to do when the temperature does not drop and remains within 38-40 degrees? In this case, two or three types of antipyretics or candles with syrup alternate on the basis of one medication.
In addition, at night, many children cannot be forced to swallow syrup and drink water, while others vomit. In this case, rectal suppositories that immediately begin to melt will help. But from 1.5-2 years old children refuse candles, but they are happy to drink strawberry or orange syrup. And for a small child, you can buy candles and syrup for children “Nurofen” (the price for two goods is not higher than 150 rubles).
To whom is the drug Nurofen contraindicated?
Despite the advantages and effectiveness, this medication should not be given:
- newborns up to three months;
- children with sensitivity to the components of the drug;
- with bronchial asthma, rhinitis, urticaria, that is, when treatment is accompanied by salicylates;
- with leukopenia, hemophilia, poor blood coagulation;
- with kidney and liver disease;
- with hypokalemia;
- with hearing loss.
In any case, only the doctor prescribes the drug "Nurofen" for children. Reviews of other mothers and friends can also be adopted. For example, many mothers mention the presence of allergic reactions to the skin from syrup. But in fact, it turns out that the child is allergic to strawberries, which the pediatrician was not informed about, and they bought strawberry syrup at the pharmacy on their own . Therefore, to avoid side effects, tell your doctor about intolerance to specific medications, allergies and taking other medications during the illness.
What is included in the children's "Nurofen"?
The syrup composition includes the following components: ibuprofen, water, sodium chloride, citrate, saccharin, glycerol, citric acid, maltitol syrup, domifen bromide, xanthan gum, orange or strawberry flavor, polysorbate-80.
The medicine is released in a convenient bottle with a measuring syringe. Thanks to the rolling cap, the child cannot open the bottle. The advantage of the medication is that if the vial is accidentally dropped, the syrup will not pour out due to the thick consistency that can only be filled with a syringe.
Despite the fact that the drug “Nurofen” is for children, expert reviews describe a number of situations in which children were hospitalized with an overdose due to parental carelessness. In case of an overdose, unpleasant sensations appear: tinnitus, headaches, lowering blood pressure, tachycardia, bradycardia, vomiting, abdominal pain, metabolic cytosis, renal failure, and even coma. In this case, you need to provide medical care for an hour before the medicine has time to dissolve.