Paracetamol at 38

Features of the pharmacological action of the drug:

• Paracetamol has a pronounced antipyretic effect of 3-4 hours;
  
• drug slightly reduces the synthesis of mediators of inflammation, which causes a weak anti-inflammatory effect;
  
• COX inhibition and CNS pain centers contributes to the appearance of the analgesic effect.

Paracetamol is absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, and excreted by the kidneys. the drug is metabolized in the liver, which causes a toxic effect on her. Medication has no property to accumulate in the body, therefore, after 4-5 hours, he completely absent in the blood, and again the temperature rises to 38.

That is why it is important to respect the multiplicity of the drug.

Distribution of doses of the drug

Since Paracetamol drink at body temperature 38 degrees adult not shown, it is advisable to evaluate the individual state of the organism. In children, it is the figure on the thermometer is the primary destination for antipyretic.

The medicament manufactured in many forms, the main ones are:

• The tablets of 200, 325 or 500 mg. For adults, the daily dose of the drug at a temperature of 38 degrees is 3-4 grams. In children, the amount of active substance is reduced to 1-2 grams.
  
• Syrup for children. A single dose of the syrup varies depending on age - 10-15 mg per kilogram of body weight for children up to one year from 2.5 to 5 ml of syrup, a single dose of 10-12 years 15-20 ml syrup, 3-4 times a multiplicity day. 5 ml syrup contains 120 mg active ingredient.
• Suppositories. FROMvechi lower temperature more slowly, however, the effect lasts longer.

Dosages coincide with the tablet form of the drug, but for infants single dose of 10-15 mg per kilogram of body weight.

Use of the drug it is advisable to 3-4 times a day, but with the positive dynamics.

If paracetamol does not help at a temperature of 38 degrees, it is recommended to replace it with other drugs with similar properties, such as NSAIDs. When an adult with a temperature of 38 pain predominates, instead Paracetomol better drink Analgin.

Precautionary measures

In most cases, the temperature rises to 38 degrees different for colds and SARS. It should be remembered that paracetamol is not a therapeutic drug, but has only a symptomatic effect. Therefore, at 38 adult and child is recommended to consult a doctor and follow professional guidelines.

See also: Dosage and indications for use of paracetamol

Independent and uncontrolled intake of paracetamol when the thermometer 38 is listed, may cause the following problems:

• Drinking on an empty stomach and without the proper amount of water reduces the effectiveness of drugs and adversely affects the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract.
  
• Long-term use stimulates liver toxicity.
  
• In some cases, allergic reactions occur.
  
• The use of suppositories in inflammatory processes in the rectum It aggravates the pathology.

Therefore, how many tablets to accept at 38 and which drug would be best, only a doctor should decide. Self-administration of medication is permitted only in emergency situations, before the arrival of emergency medical services or before the arrival of the local doctor. The temperature of 38 degrees is not recommended to shoot down adults.

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Anna Moschovis - family doctor.

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