Paracetamol is a child of 1 year

body temperature in young children it is necessary to decrease already at 38 degrees, as its further build-up is fraught with swelling of the brain and, consequently, the appearance of seizures.

The best solution when suddenly appeared hyperthermia will call the ambulance or referral to the nearest medical facility for examination the baby doctor and establish the exact cause of the heat. Until inspection is necessary to give the child paracetamol to prevent aggravation of the situation.

Types of drug

Many mothers ask about whether you can give Paracetamol for children up to 1 year, and in what form it is better to buy in the drugstore. After consulting a pediatrician, a woman has in her arms detailed guidance on the dosage, dosing frequency and the form of antipyretics.

Form release paracetamol:

• syrup is very easy to use for children one year of age, because it has a pleasant taste and a minimum amount of chemical auxiliary elements other than the principal active ingredient;
  
• Suspension recommended infants, starting at 1-3 months, but only after consultation with a pediatrician;
  
• candles containing Paracetamol, have a longer effect on the body, but slow (efficiency occurs only after 40-50 minutes);
  
• paracetamol tablets for a child under 1 year of use is possible, but doctors usually do not recommend because of possible errors in calculating the correct dosage;
  
• Capsules are used for symptomatic treatment of adolescents;
  
• injectable forms of fever-reducing medication used mainly to older children in the hospital and in malignant, severe hyperthermia on the background of a pathological process.

The effectiveness of paracetamol and ease of use make it the most popular drug among children and adults for symptomatic treatment of various pathologies.

Features of the application

The dosage of paracetamol a child of 1 year depends on the mass of the body crumbs. The exact dose for each child listed in annotations to the syrupWhich should be carefully examine the mother or another adult, controls the process of treatment. Each package of the drug is required to have a measuring spoon with graduations which determine the required amount of active ingredient per single dose.

Paracetamol effectively eliminates pain and inhibits several inflammatory process, so it is prescribed to relieve painful gums with low-grade fever figures, but no more than 3-4 times per day. Overnight is preferable to use the drug in the form of candles, which prolongs the action and ensure restful sleep baby.

Precautionary measures

How to give paracetamol and in what form, can detect only a doctor, therefore, consultation is required in every case of a sudden rise in temperature. Despite the conventional safety, medication may harm the baby.

Paracetamol does not apply in the following cases:

• metabolic disorders;
  
• congenital renal failure;
  
• liver disease;
  
• hyperthermia, which lasts more than 5 days.

If there are any suspicious symptoms crumbs year-old after taking the drug, you should immediately call an ambulance.

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Anna Moschovis - family doctor.

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