For the normalization of body temperature in children should be used only proven and safe antipyretics, such as paracetamol (paracetamol). Every mother should know exactly how much paracetamol can be given to the child and what are the basic rules of taking this drug.
Kid of any age can get sick of acute respiratory viral infection or other inflammatory diseases accompanied by fever syndrome. In such cases, you should promptly bring down body temperature, hyperthermia to not harm the health of the crumbs.
As drug acts on the body of a child
Paracetamol relates to one of the oldest and most well-studied antipyretic. Paracetamol for children is safe and reliable antipyreticWhich also has a moderate anti-inflammatory activity and analgesic properties. The drug inhibits the activity the thermoregulatory center and synthesis of mediators of inflammation, acting mainly on the CNS level. In comparison with other anti-pyretic and anti-inflammatory drugs, it is advantageous in such:
- application is possible at an early age (during the first three months of life, drug treatment only for its intended purpose and under the supervision of a pediatrician);
- characterized by low toxicity;
- It does not have a detrimental effect on the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines;
- no effect on the metabolism and the blood system;
- It has a variety of forms of production, easy to use;
- the effect of the reception appears quite quickly, after 1-1.5 hours.
Dosing drug in childhood
In the treatment of any medication it is very important to observe the correct dosage. Excess drug dose can lead to serious complicationsAnd too low a dose not have a therapeutic effect. The dose of paracetamol for children depends not only on age, but also the weight of the crumbs. Standard single dose of the drug for the child is 10-15 mg per 1 kg weight. Per day can be given crumbs no more than 60 mg / kg of the drug, dividing this number by 4 or 5 doses. How many give paracetamol in the first 3 months of life, decides exclusively the doctor after the examination of the child.
See also: overdose and pobchnye action of paracetamol
If you are having difficulty with an independent calculation of the dose, then read these instructions carefully, which provides detailed information depending on the shape of the drug release. Babies give Paracetamol recommended at body temperature above 38-38,5 degrees. At lower rates the drug can be given if the baby had a history of febrile convulsions or has severe concomitant diseases. Effect upon receiving appear within 60-90 minutes, normal temperature and leave the symptoms of intoxication.
Features reception
Paracetamol tablets should be given after 1-1.5 hours after a meal, pill be sure to drink plenty of water. For the little medicine comes in the form of suppositories, syrup or suspension. Rectal suppositories are best to use at night, because their effect is slower but is more prolonged. Do not give antipyretic more than 3 days for children under 6 years and more than 5 days in children older than 6 years. Paracetamol can be used only to eliminate the unpleasant symptoms of the disease in combination with other drugs that will work on the causes.
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Anna Moschovis - family doctor.
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