Ibuprofen - it means belonging to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Nurofen syrup - a specially designed children's form of ibuprofen for children. It is used most often as hypothermic and analgesic drug. Children Nurofen syrup when hyperthermia is used when Paracetamol is ineffective.
Pharmacological effects, drug form
Nurofena suspension is a liquid dosage form of orange or strawberry flavor. The drug produced by 100, 150 ml. Average price Nurofen (100 ml) is 89-109 rubles.
The composition of the drug:
- curative component - Ibuprofen (5 mL / 100 mg);
- Auxiliary components: maltitol syrup, glycerol, sodium citrate, fillers (orange, strawberry), gum.
Nurofen for children in the form of a syrup has anti-inflammatory, hypothermic, analgesic effect. The drug inhibits the formation of inflammatory and pain mediators - prostaglandins. Nurofen eliminates inflammation by reducing vascular permeability, amplification of capillary blood flow.
The medicament reduces the adhesion of platelets. Effective syrup with a single use to 8 hours. After oral drug absorbed in the digestive tract and is excreted by the kidneys.
Nurofen at a temperature in children is also used in the form of suppositories. In such applications, the drug substance is not destroyed by the digestive enzymes, drugs bioavailability above.
Indications and limitations to the purpose of Ibuprofen
The suspension Nurofen has indications and limitations for use.
Application syrup Nurofen shown when: |
Restrictions on the use of the syrup: |
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· Hyperthermia in children from 3 months to 12 years, caused by infectious agents, vaccination, purulent-septic conditions; · Moderate pain syndrome (ear, muscle, joint pain); · Inflammatory diseases (chronic tonsillitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, rhinitis, nephritis, rheumatic disease of the joints). |
· Intolerance to ibuprofen, aspirin, and other NSAIDs; · Hives, asthma attacks on the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; · Ulcerative lesions, bleeding in the digestive tract; · Low blood potassium levels; · Bad blood clotting parameters: coagulopathy hemophilia; · Renal dysfunction and liver; · Hearing loss. |
Take liquid Nurofen should be strictly prescribed by a doctor, observing the dosage and the intervals between doses.
Terms of use of ibuprofen
Nurofen in syrup form (slurry) is in multiples of its mer syringe for easy dispensing of the drug. How to use the syringe? Before dialing the drug you need to carefully read the instructions for use, clearly define the dosage of the drug. Parents need to know the child's weight, which is calculated using the dose of the substance.
After clarification dosage must shake syrup (suspension), to precipitate uniformly dispersed liquid. Then you need to insert the syringe into the plastic retainer neck of the bottle, turn it. Next - to collect the necessary amount of syrup by pulling the piston down, carefully put into the baby's mouth medicine. After using the recommended rinse well and dry with a syringe.
Do not use more than the specified drug dose (or age), but small doses can be effective. Therefore, you should strictly adhere to the instructions.
Dosage syrup preparation Nurofen at fevers
Age (month, year) |
Weight, kg) |
Single dose (ml) |
The multiplicity of uses (number of times per 24 hours) |
Dosage per day (no more mg) |
3-6 months |
more than 5 |
2,5 |
3 |
150 |
6-12 months |
6-10 |
2,5 |
3-4 |
200 |
1-3 years |
10-15 |
5 |
3 |
300 |
4-6 years |
15-20 |
7,5 |
3 |
450 |
7-9 years |
21-29 |
10 |
3 |
600 |
10-12 years |
30-40 |
15 |
3 |
900 |
Lump dose of hyperthermia and pain is 5-10 mg / kg body weight of the child, with a multiplicity of reception 3-4 times per day. Maximum daily dosage syrup should not be higher than 30 mg / kg body weight of the child for 24 hours.
If the baby hyperthermia caused by vaccination, the one-time receiving Nurofen for children under 1 year of 2.5 ml. Year older child can give a further 2.5 ml at 6 hours. Do not exceed the dosage of 5 ml syrup per day.
The course of treatment with hyperthermia up to 3 days, with pain syndrome drink Nurofen slurry need not longer than 5 days. In the absence of effect of drug therapy ibuprofen, discontinue use of the syrup, refer to the pediatrician for the correction treatment.
Side effects and overdose of Ibuprofen
Nurofen has its side manifestations.
System |
The symptoms of adverse events application Nurofena |
Digestion |
Dyspeptic symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, epigastric pain, ulcerative mucosal lesions of the digestive tract, bleeding. |
Allergy |
Rash, itching, status asthmaticus, anaphylactic reactions, autoimmune disease. |
Neurology |
Headache, vestibular disorders, poor sleep, irritability. |
The heart and vessels |
Hyperthermia, heart palpitations. |
hematopoiesis |
Low levels of platelets, erythrocytes, granulocytes, leukocytes. |
urination |
Renal dysfunction, cystitis. |
When syrup overdose your child has abdominal pain and headaches, indigestion, buzzing in the ears, coma, renal dysfunction, hypotension, rare or frequent pulse, acrocyanosis (lips cyanosis, earlobes, nasolabial triangle). In identifying these symptoms should stop taking the syrup, to call an ambulance, stomach wash, give sorbents (activated charcoal, Smecta, Enterosgel), organize excessive drinking alkaline solutions.
conclusion
Nurofen slurry is common hypothermic pediatric drug in the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections. When using drugs should be followed carefully to avoid overdoses and adverse events. Before applying the syrup should clarify the dosage of the drug your doctor.
sources:
Vidal: https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/nurofen
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