The most effective means to reduce high body temperature is Paracetamol. In addition, it is safe, if all the recommendations set out in the instructions to the drug. Small child of 3 years Paracetamol shows, if you need to quickly remove heat and numb, for example, remove the pain in angina.
The drug, like all, has contraindications, such as:
- violation of metabolic processes in the body;
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pathological changes in the kidneys;
- liver failure;
- temperature of unknown origin, continuing for more than 5 days;
- regular use for more than 5 days.
Parents should also be aware that uncontrolled and unjustified use of antipyretic medication can cause frequent acute respiratory viral infection, allergic reactions to anything and with bronchitis asthmatic over. It is best to use the drug after consultation with a pediatrician to determine the cause hyperthermia and address the issue of whether it is possible to give a 3-year child Paracetamol at a particular pathology.
Features of the application
For safe use of the drug is necessary to strictly follow the recommendations regarding the dosage.
For example, in 3 years paracetamol dose is calculated according to the child's body weight, ie 1 kg should be given 15 mg of the drug. For example, if a baby's body weight is 14 kg, the single dose, it should give a 210 mg or 1 g per day with a multiplicity of 3-4.More about the dosage details see on application to the paracetamol instruction.
Antipyretic analgesic action and has little anti-inflammatory effect, but only used as a drug for the symptomatic treatment. Root disease process does not eliminate Paracetamol. If the hyperthermia is not due to a viral infection, the drug can lubricate a picture of a pathological process that make the situation worse. therefore it is essential to consult a doctor to determine the cause of temperature increase and find out exactly how much to give at the age of 3 years paracetamol a child not to do harm.
Release form of the drug
For ease of use, Paracetamol is available in a variety of forms, namely:
- pills - the most affordable option, but the dosage of paracetamol tablets for a child of 3 years should carefully calculated based on the amount of active compound in the drug unit and 1 weight baby;
- the suspension is good for kids infants from 1 month;
- syrups, paracetamol can be administered already 6 months;
- candles with antipyretic agent administered mainly at night, because they have a slow effect, but sustained over time, which prevents the temperature jumps, and normalize sleep;
- paracetamol capsules used in the treatment for older children;
- as a part of anti-inflammatory or analgesic paracetamol medicines used primarily for the symptomatic treatment of patients older than 16 years.
Tablets, syrup, suspension, as well as an effective antipyretic candles are best suited for a three-year child, depending on his condition, preferences and capabilities. AT this age the child is not always able or willing to swallow a pill, so it is best to use a syrup, suspension or suppositories.
Dosage paracetamol tablets typically 200, 500 or 325 mg.
In 3 years the doctor appoints child dose, ie 200 mg with a multiplicity of 3-4 times a day, which leads to a decrease in body temperature without any adverse reactions. If hyperthermia persists or increases, therapeutic measures must always be reviewed skilled.
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Anna Moschovis - family doctor.
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