The dosage tablets of paracetamol in childhood

Form of the drug issue:

• Children's syrups (used for infants and pre-school children);
  
• 200 mg tablets (used in adults and children older than 12 years or in case of emergency in children);
  
• suppositories or candle (have slowed down, but the more lasting effect, so use at night);
  
• suspensions and powders for preparing solutions (not recommended for self-treatment);
  
• Tablets of 500 mg (maximum concentration of active ingredient).

Paracetamol is used in the case of a sharp temperature rise to 38 degrees and higher, at moderate headaches and migraines, as an anti-inflammatory agent lung colds.

A suitable dosage of the drug in children

For the child paracetamol dose depends on the age and body weight. Usually, the parents are not involved in counting the exact amount of the active ingredient, and are averaged dosage specified in the instructions to the medicament.

To give children paracetamol, dosage tablets should be compared with the amount of active substance. Parents are required to carefully examine how much of the drug is contained in a single tablet and use only the pharmacy instructions with dosages, which shows milligrams instead of halves and quarters.

On average, the daily dose for children paracetamol is at a temperature depending on age:

• kids up to three years - a drug in tablet form is not used;
  
• Children from 3 to 6 years - 1-2 grams;
  
• Children older than 6 years - 2 grams;
  
• adolescents weighing more than 60 kg - 3 to 4 grams.

A single dose of the drug for young children is determined by the rate of 10-15 mg per kilogram body weight, and daily, respectively, 60 mg per kilogram. The total dose divided into 3-4 receptions.

At the youthful age of the maximum single dose is 1.5 grams of paracetamol.

Overdose and its symptoms

When children are given Paracetamol at, parents are advised to refrain from tablet form, where it is difficult to deal with the dosage and the number of easy to confuse. Especially, this situation comes to infants and children of preschool age, in which the use of tablets is only possible in case of emergency.
The clinical picture of overdose may include the following symptoms:

• excessive sleepiness;
  
• pale mucous membranes and skin;
  
• vomiting preceded by nausea;
  
• dizziness and loss of consciousness;
  
• halitosis.

To avoid the unpleasant effects of treatment, you should consult with your doctor what dose to give your child based on his weight, age and individual characteristics. Also, the doctor may recommend a more secure and effective drugs, depending on the diagnosis. Parents should not self-medicate even the common cold, as this may lead to worsening health problems in children.

Precautionary measures

Adult and children's paracetamol have a marked toxic effect on the liver, which can lead to a massive and destructive processes of liver failure in the future. Therefore, the abuse of the drug in children is unacceptable and dangerous for life.

See also: a method of using paracetamol and correct dosage

Parents are obliged to observe the following precautions to avoid harm to your baby:

• The use of medication is unacceptable for more than 3 days.
  
• Tablets washed down with plenty of liquid and taken after meals.
  
• The interval between doses should be 4-5 hours.
  
• Must not be exceeded and a single daily dose.
  
• The appearance of the first signs of overdose is an indication for urgent hospitalization, followed by intensive therapy.

Appointment antipyretic best left to the pediatrician. Counting dose paracetamol for children, the doctor will also take into account a tendency to allergic reactions, congenital diseases and other important details.

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Anna Moschovis - family doctor.

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