Diclofenac (Diclofenac) - a popular non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) a wide spectrum of action. It is available in different forms and is appropriate in almost any circumstances. But can it be treated with the help of children and, if so, what should be the dosage of Diclofenac children? Such questions are very relevant for parents succumbed to the temptation to use this drug in the treatment of their own child.
issuance
Diclofenac is available in such pharmaceutical forms:
- injection
- eye drops
- suppository
- pills
- ointment
- gel
Solution for injections mostly clear, sometimes with a slight yellow tinge. It has a faint aroma of benzyl alcohol. Available in 3 ml ampoules.
Eye drops (0.1%) is also substantially transparent and packaged in a 5 ml plastic bottle with a dropper. This is the only form of Diclofenac, permissible for the treatment of children under 6 years. Diclofenac eye drops for the baby are available from the age of 2 years.
Diclofenac tablets enclosed in a yellow-orange enteric coating, are round, convex on both sides of the form. Can go into mesh packs 10 and 20 units, placed in cardboard boxes or they may be sold in containers of darkened glass (30 tablets).
Rectal Suppositories Diclofenac (Candles) are endowed with torpedo shape and have a cream color. Available in packs of 10 pieces.
Ointment for outdoor use Diclofenac has a white color, aroma and unexpressed offered in tubes, capacity '30
Diclofenac gel It is from 1% to 5% or the content of the main active substance. It has a smooth consistency, white color and peculiar smell. Sold in tubes of 30 and '50
Indications and dosage
Instructions for use for diclofenac It indicates that the drug does not affect the progress of the disease in the child, and the use of the drug is designed to eliminate the unpleasant symptoms, such as pain and inflammation. But in each case, Dosage as Diclofenac optimal form is determined purely pediatrician.
Tablets and candles
Diclofenac as tablets and suppositories may designate in such pathologies:
- pain caused by injuries, myalgia, lumbago, neuralgia, oncology
- infectious and inflammatory diseases of upper respiratory tract
- diseases of the musculoskeletal system (ODS)
- inflammation in the pelvic area
- algomenorrhea
In addition, rectal suppositories Diclofenac is often used at a fever that accompanies colds or flu. But candles for children are available for use only when they reach 12 years of age. For children of this age is applied dose not exceeding 50 mg per day. Suppositories are administered once only or 2-fold, at a dosage of Diclofenac 25 mg.
If speak about tablets, they can take children from 6 years, Dose not exceeding 2 mg per kg body weight of the child. This dose is 25 mg, and it should be divided into several stages. Sometimes parents question arises: is it possible to give tablets Diclofenac at children under 6 years of age, if they do not respond to Paracetamol or ibuprofen? From this measure better yet, refrain. Admission Diclofenac these kids is possible only in a hospital, under the constant supervision of medical staff.
Injection
Diclofenac injections - a way to short-term treatment of moderate and intense pain of various origins. Often, these include:
- post-traumatic and post-operative pain on the background of inflammation
- sciatica, lumbago, neuralgia
- pathology UDF
Parents often wonder whether it is possible to prick children Diclofenac in critical situations? But every adult should remember that Diclofenac injections are not prescribed to children under 6 years, Due to the strong impact of the solution on the body and the likelihood of side effects and, therefore, should be excluded.
Ointment and gel
The outer form of Diclofenac have such evidence:
- rheumatic, traumatic tissue damage
- Non-rheumatic muscle pain
- SLM ailments
Diclofenac gel and ointment for children are appropriate only when they reach 6 years of age. One time dose for such babies should not be more than 1 g and apply the agent may be only 2 times per day. Children under 12 years old, adult prescribed dose of 2 g and rub it means you can have 4 times a day.
Eye drops
Drops Diclofenac is used in the treatment and prevention of post-traumatic inflammation of the eye, lesions of infectious and non-infectious (conjunctivitis, Corneal erosion), after removing the cataract and the prevention of various complications. Children drops Diclofenac can be used with two years of age, but under constant medical supervision and parent.
Other forms of Diclofenac for such young patients are not allowed (Eg, injection of a child of 3 years against high temperatures, not to mention the baby, which a year). And any caring parent, must not forget this.
sources:
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