A long exposure to sunlight can sometimes result in severe sunburn, accompanied by pain, fever and inflammation of the skin. In this case it is necessary to find a drug able to relieve the condition. Nurofen sunburn copes well with the heat, and pain associated with inflammation of the skin.
It helps Nurofen
Nurofen - a drug comprising ibuprofen in its composition from the group consisting of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Ibuprofen acts on prostaglandins, decelerating their synthesis, thus eliminating the inflammation and pain that often occurs with sunburn. The production of interferon, which stimulates ibuprofen, helps the body cope with the heat.
It turns out that Nurofen has a triple action:
- Anti-inflammatory.
- Antipyretic.
- Analgesic.
There are several forms of release of the drug:
- Coated tablets and effervescent form.
- Capsules.
- Gel for external application.
- Suspension and suppositories for children.
All of these tools include only ibuprofen. There are other types of medicines called Nurofen Plus and Nurofen Long. The first contains ibuprofen and codeine has a strong analgesic effect, so it can be used for the most severe burns as anesthesia. But the preparation of the content of a narcotic substance, able to write only a doctor.
Nurofen Long sunburn helps doubly, because in addition to ibuprofen 200 mg, it contains acetaminophen 500 mgThat can weaken excitation thermoregulatory center. It turns out that paracetamol eliminate heat and ibuprofen relieve pain after sunburn.
Keep in mind that Nurofen Gel is contraindicated for burns. It can worsen the situation due to the content in its composition of alcoholic substances that will dry already devoid of moisture, the skin. And also it is applied solely on the integrity of the skin and burns in the skin is injured, and it may be blisters.
Therefore, the medicament is administered only in tablet form. You can also give Nurofen for children with sunburn, in the form of a suspension, when the child is not 12 years old.
Dosage sunburn
The dosage depends on the severity, symptoms and age:
- When ill-defined pain syndrome during the burn, adults and children over 12 years: Nurofen in the form of capsules and tablets at a dose of 200 mg taken 3-4 times a day. The maximum daily dose for adults is 1200 mg, and in children 12-17 years 1,000 mg;
- If a strong pain syndrome sunburn dosage is increased up to 400 mg in one step, but the multiplicity of cut up to 3 times a day. The intervals in this case should not exceed 8 hours;
- Babies sunburn Nurofen should take the form of a suspension in 5 ml which contained 100 mg of ibuprofen. The dosage may be administered according to the age of 2.5 -15 ml, which takes up to 3 times / day.
The course of the preparation is no more than 3 days.
But one Nurofen in the fight against sunburn will not help. He only eliminate disease symptoms. The drug will give effect, if it is imposed in combination with other drugs. Held the topical treatment of skin ointments and sprays on the basis of aloe and panthenol, with the absence of alcohol. Appointed by the fluids and other symptomatic treatment.
Therefore, if a person gets a sunburn, it is necessary to consult a specialist for the purpose of proper treatment. Nurofen only relieve the pain, and remove heat.
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