How many after Nurofen can give Paracetamol

Pediatricians are advised not to lower the temperature in children, until it reaches the level of 38.5 on the thermometer, the body's immune to struggling with a foreign agent.

However, if hyperthermia exceeds the permitted limit of body temperature indicators, it is necessary to take measures to reduce it. Often children in the heat observed twitching limbsCaused by the growth of cerebral edema, which is dangerous and symptom needs application antipyretic drugs. Usually, experts recommend for home use Paracetamol with Nurofenom, but not both.

The use of Nurofen

Nurofen has established itself as a safe means for reducing the temperature, which still has a pronounced anti-inflammatory and analgesic action, for example,

angina or teething. The drug has similar effects with paracetamol. Many mothers are asked about whether it is possible, and how to alternate Paracetamol and Nurofen, because it may be ineffective in severe hyperthermia using a single drug.

Lekarstva- active substance ibuprofen, which is intended for the symptomatic treatment of pathological conditions:

• pain, average intensity;
  
• hyperthermia due to infectious and viral etiology;
  
• Most symptomatic treatment of chronic and acute diseases accompanied by fever and pain.

The drug is best used after consulting a doctor, to avoid unwanted effects or lubricate the clinical manifestations of acute pathological states. Long-term use the drug can be addictive, So you should check with a specialist if you can alternate with other medicines, in common actions, such as paracetamol.

How to alternate with Paracetamol Nurofenom?

In children at high temperature which does not decrease after receiving Nurofena, Paracetamol can be applied, not only once, but at least over 1-1.5 hours. AT case of very high temperature, which is slowly reduced, or not reduced at all, after the receiving means with the active ingredient ibuprofen, paracetamol can use as a rectal suppository (Tsefekon). As such, Paracetamol will not load on the digestive tract of the baby, but the effect is not very fast, but more prolonged in time.

See also: Instructions for paracetamol dosage

Most pediatricians recommend Paracetamol after Nurofen child to give no earlier than 4-5 hours, and only in case of emergency assume a shorter interval.

Reduction of non-pharmacological nature of the temperature

Perfectly physiotherapeutic methods have proved to reduce the very high fever in children, for example, as follows:

• sponging with water at room temperature;
  
• wrapping the wet sheet;
  
• compresses with addition of a small amount of vinegar in the region of the main vessel, i.e. at the temples, the armpit and the groin area.

These measures will help to reduce the temperature and relieve the general condition in children. After Nurofen Paracetamol can be given to a childBut only in the case of ineffective attempts to reduce the heat by means of compresses and rubdowns. A single dose of medication having a similar effect does not normally cause a negative reaction from the body.

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Anna Moschovis - family doctor.

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