Paracetamol is a child of 8 years

Strictness in determining the amount of the drug is due not only to the possible negative effects, but also the need to achieve a therapeutic effect. Lack of active substance in the body leads to the fact that the fire continues to grow, and the re-appointment will lead to an overdose.

Recommended doses of medicament

The question is, how much to give your child paracetamol at the age of 8 years old, is quite relevant and is associated with increased incidence of acute respiratory infections in children these years. Splash of acute respiratory infections due to prolonged presence of the baby in the team.

Multiplicity application antipyretic per day should not exceed 4 times. The daily dosage of paracetamol for a child of 8 years is 2 grams the active ingredient, regardless of the form of release.

Determination is made daily dose rate of 60 mg / kg body weight.

The instructions to the drug prescribed average number of paracetamol, but parents can safely use them as reference. Based on these data, paracetamol dose for a child of 8 years is determined depending on the form of release:

• baby syrup take rate of 10-15 mg / kg body weight;
  
• 200 mg tablets are used one at a time;
  
• candle with a content of 330 mg paracetamol is used in children weighing 15 to 24 kg (between the ages of 4 to 9 years), daily dose - to 4 candles.

Paracetamol as part of other medicaments used according to current instructions or, preferably, on the recommendations of the pediatrician. Any use of the drug require further treatment to the primary care pediatrician to determine the causes of hyperthermia in children. Temporary improvement associated with the use of fever-reducing, not a sign of recovery, and may mask important symptoms of the pathology.

See also: Instructions for paracetamol dosage

drug overdose

If the child is 8 years Paracetamol is given in the wrong quantities, may develop symptoms of intoxication or overdose:

• pronounced pallor of the skin;
  
• nausea, which is accompanied by vomiting;
  
• intense pain in the epigastric region;
  
• signs of liver failure in a bulky disposable medication.

The occurrence of any of these symptoms require immediate medical emergencies, followed by the provision of urgent measures, as Paracetamol is extremely toxic to liver.
Despite the fact that paracetamol a child of 8 years is the preferred means of lowering the temperature, we must not forget about caution in its use. Preliminary consultation with the pediatrician should be mandatory.

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Anna Moschovis - family doctor.

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