The negative reaction of the child's body to accept medication from the immunity seen the emergence of allergies. On the emotional issue of parents: "Is there an allergy to a child Nurofen" - can not be answered unequivocally. It all depends on a combination of factors and individual characteristics of the child, who studied the pediatrician selects treatment tactics with this drug or clears it.
Causes
After contact with the first medication in the child's body, the immune system recognizes antigens and produces antibodies to them, showing no reaction. In case of repeated penetration of the drug, if the organism hypersensitive - antibody response is manifested rapidly and clearly. This state is called an allergy.
An allergic reaction in a child can appear on:
- The main component of Nurofen - ibuprofen;
- Auxiliary components of medication - colorants, flavors, starch, sucrose, chemical compounds.
If it fixed intolerance to one of the auxiliary substances, for further treatment offer another form of the preparation, with the other supporting base. So, if you are allergic to the syrup Nurofen, the child finally revealed, it can be replaced by candles.
If a hypersensitivity provoked ibuprofen - all dosage forms Nurofen canceled and little patient administered an alternative treatment drugs based on another active ingredient.
Could it be an allergy to Nurofen more frequently in those children who are already in the history of allergic manifestations of the disease of different etiology? The answer from doctors to this question is yes. In addition, it is proven that children hypersensitivity is inherited, and those whose parents suffer from various forms of allergies, are most susceptible to this illness.
Also provoke allergic to Nurofen:
- The imbalance of the intestinal flora.
- Artificial feeding, avoiding breastfeeding.
- Frequent colds.
It has been observed that this pathology is more likely to occur in the background:
- Uncontrolled use of the drug.
- Exceeding the permitted dosage.
- Tighten the therapeutic course.
clinical picture
When Nurofen allergies in children may arise and develop strong reaction from the vital body systems.
Respiratory system
Reacts to the emergence of drug the child uneven breathing, shortness of breath on the background of the development of spasm of the lungs, coughing and possible occurrence of wheezing in the lungs. In rare cases, the situation is compounded by the swelling of the larynx, tongue, face, the child has severe problems with breathing (angioedema).
The cardiovascular system
Disturbed blood flow in the body of the baby, the heart begins to run rough, disrupted his rhythm.
Central nervous system
Against the background of inhibition of brain function it becomes incoherent, the child at the time of losing a sense of reality, until delirium. This condition is accompanied by dizziness and headache attacks.
Digestive system
Allergy to the syrup Nurofen the child manifests itself in violation of the stomach - it colicky, cramping, nausea, and vomiting. Most often in the bowel are allergic to candles Nurofen in violation stool (diarrhea), bloating and flatulence.
For the skin
Symptomatology manifested in the appearance of the skin hives, which causes itching, discomfort from the overdried scaly fragments dermis. The difference between the before and after states very clearly you can see from the photo of the child.
The most severe allergic complication that can be life-threatening, is anaphylactic shock. It is manifested by symptoms such as reduced pressure, body temperature, pulmonary edema, loss of consciousness.
Can Nurofen cause allergies in the child, it becomes clear within half an hour after administration. In some cases, symptoms appear only after 2-3 hours, but kept such a reaction in the body much longer.
what can replace
When an allergic reaction to Nurofen doctors recommend replacing the ibuprofen formulation for drugs paratsetomolovogo series such as Panadol, Kalrol, Efferalgan, Tsefekon.
sources:
Vidal: https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/nurofen
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