Nurofen - it's well-known painkiller that is used to eliminate the pain of any origin. In particular, the use of Nurofen for toothache at different ages - even babies when teething.
Indications
Nurofen is actively used to reduce fever and to eliminate other undesirable symptoms in infectious and inflammatory diseases.
Indications for use of the preparation are the following states:
- Toothaches;
- Headaches and migraines;
- Inflammation in the connective tissue and joint;
- Rheumatic fever, myalgia, neuralgia, arthralgia.
Take Nurofen toothache is not recommended for a long time. The drug is effective pain relief for multiple procedures, but regular use can lead to the development of pathologies of the stomach and intestines. Treatment should last no longer than three days.
As drug acts
The drug belongs to a group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Wondering if that helps Nurofen toothache, should examine its composition. Active component of the drug acts as ibuprofen - an anti-inflammatory agent.
Its mechanism of action is based on inhibition of production of the substances responsible for the signaling mechanism of inflammation. Since when receiving the inflammatory process subsides, it decreases and strong pain.
It is important to understand that Nurofen is fighting only with the symptoms, which means that the pain can come back again to eliminate its causes.
Action Nurofen develops for about an hour after ingestion - the pain starts to subside during this period. If it is repeated over a short period of time - should consult a doctor and find out the reason.
The choice of dosage form
Nurofen is available in several dosage forms:
- Suspensions, syrups and candles - for children;
- Effervescent tablet for the preparation of oral solution;
- Capsules Forte Express;
- Tablets for oral administration.
Another form of tablets - Nurofen Plus containing codeine, is not sold in pharmacies without a prescription, since it refers to opioid drugs.
Nurofen toothache effective in any dosage form, but the time after which it will begin to help, may differ. The tablets dissolve in the small intestine because of their actions and time later - after an hour. If a solution prepared from water-soluble effervescent tablets, mouth rinse, analgesic effect can occur rapidly, but it is detrimental to tooth enamel.
Giving the child Nurofen toothache better in the form of suspension or syrup. If the child is very small and can not independently opoloskat mouth, the drug can be swallowed, it will work for half an hour.
Mode of application
Dosage Nurofena toothache depends on the dosage form, and age of the patient.
Pills
Inside, not liquid, squeezed water profusely. Prescribed to treat children aged six years and adults. Children whose weight ranges from twenty to thirty kilograms, give two tablets per day. Previously they should be divided into several stages, for example, to divide a tablet into two halves, and give half of one step. Do not exceed the maximum permitted daily dose of three tablets or 600 mg.
Take Nurofen adult toothache need one or two tablets per reception. Repeated administration may be at least six hours. The maximum tolerable daily dosage for adults - 6 tablets or 1200 mg.
It is forbidden to use the tablets to children under six years.
Suspension
Nurofen at a toothache in children is used in slurry form. In one dosing spoon fit 5 mL suspension or 100 mg of ibuprofen.
Admission rules are as follows:
- Children up to six months - half the dispensing scoop up to three times a day;
- Children from six months to a year - half of the dispensing scoop to four times a day;
- Children from one to three years - one dosing spoon up to three times a day;
- Children from four to six years - half the dosage spoons up to three times a day;
- Children up to nine years - two dosing spoons up to three times a day;
- Children from ten to twelve years - three dosing spoon up to three times a day.
Should take into account body weight - for children who weigh less than five kilograms, give Nurofen not recommended for pain in the teeth. At the age of three years it is possible not to give the drug inside and rinse the mouth suspension in place of the patient's tooth and hold the syrup in the mouth for several minutes.
To eliminate the pain to take no longer than three days.
effervescent tablets
One effervescent tablet contains 200 mg Nurofen ibuprofen. Shows for adults and children from the age of twelve. The dosage for the treatment of pain in the teeth - one tablet every 5 hours. The starting dose is two tablets for the rapid elimination of toothache, and then - one by one. Pre tablet is dissolved in warm water and drink the prepared solution after complete dissolving.
Do not take more than six tablets per day.
capsules
Adults and children from the age of twelve at a toothache. A single dosage - one or two capsules, hereinafter - one capsule every 6 hours. The maximum dosage - 6 capsules throughout the day.
Take after a meal, do not chew.
Pregnant and lactating women
Tablets are contraindicated in the last trimester of pregnancy. On the feasibility removal toothache Nurofenom on the first or second trimester should consult with the obstetrician. Nurofen tablets passes into breast milk in low concentrations. Effervescent tablets are also used only after consulting a doctor.
Nurofen Express pregnant toothache is contraindicated, as it increases the risk of impaired fetal growth. It is strictly forbidden to use the first two trimesters. On the third - only under careful medical supervision.
In pregnancy can opoloskat mouth child suspension Nurofen in inflamed gingiva and the tooth for the treatment of pain, hold a few minutes in the mouth without swallowing.
Consult with your doctor about the use of Nurofen during childbearing and breastfeeding.
sources:
Vidal: https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/nurofen
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