Antipyretic for children from 3 years old at a temperature

An antipyretic agent is considered one of the main ways to alleviate the condition with fever against the background of various inflammatory pathologies. Quite often, drugs in this group are used for children from 3 years old, young patients. Medicines are selected individually depending on the symptoms, the patient's age and the presence of complications from other organs.

When should a child's temperature be brought down?

Fever is a pathological condition in which a child's body temperature rises as a result of the development of any pathological condition of inflammatory origin. To eliminate the symptoms of a violation, it is necessary to use drugs whose action is aimed at normalizing body temperature and eliminating concomitant symptoms.

Experts recommend lowering body temperature only when indicated and after reaching 38 ⁰C, as well as when the child develops concomitant symptoms:

• Muscle pain.
• Hypersensitivity of the skin.
• Weakness.
• Drowsiness.
• Decreased activity.

When such signs appear, the appointment of drugs is required to monitor the indicators and prevent the aggravation of the condition.

What forms of drug release are used to lower the temperature in children from 3 years old

Antipyretic for children from 3 years old is selected taking into account the general condition and the reasons for the increase in body temperature. Today, on the pharmacy shelves, you can find medicines in various forms, which allows you to use the most convenient option.

Candles

Preparations in the form of suppositories have pronounced properties, help to quickly reduce indicators when administered into the rectum. Due to the rapid absorption of components through the walls of the rectum, the condition is normalized. Suppositories are used when, for various reasons, it is impossible to prescribe oral dosage forms. Fever is often accompanied by repeated vomiting, so the use of suppositories is considered the best option.

Suspension

Preparations in the form of suspensions are usually used to treat children under 3 years of age, but they are often indicated for patients older than this age. The drug is prescribed for prolonged fever of various origins.

The action of the suspension does not differ from the effect on the body of drugs in another dosage form. The difference between the funds in this form is considered to be a pleasant taste, which makes it easier for the child to take.

Powders

Medicines in the form of powders are also considered effective, they can have different compositions and are used mainly for the treatment of older patients. Only sometimes powders are prescribed for children from 3 years old. Usually, the powder is dissolved in a small amount of water, after which the resulting solution is taken internally.

Syrups

Medicines in the form of syrups can be used for patients under 3 years old and over 3 years old. They usually have a pleasant aroma, taste, which makes it easier to take, prevents nausea and vomiting. Syrups have a slightly longer effect than, for example, suppositories, but they are often prescribed due to the convenience of dosing.

Pills

Antipyretic for children from 3 years old in tablet form is often used. This form is convenient for home use, but lasts a little longer. Like drugs in other forms, tablets can have a different composition, different indications and contraindications for use.

Safe formulations for children 3 years old

Today there are many products that can be used for children 3 years old and patients over this age. The safest for them are drugs based on paracetamol and ibuprofen.

These substances have pronounced properties, help to quickly eliminate manifestations and normalize the condition. Preparations based on other ingredients are used less often, since they have a long list of contraindications and more often provoke complications.

What drugs should not be used?

Despite the abundance of drugs and dosage forms, there are drugs that can be prescribed to an adult, but are prohibited for the treatment of children from 3 years of age.

Group of drugs	Peculiarities
Acetylsalicylic acid preparations	Such drugs have an effect on blood clotting, therefore, their use for children is not recommended, even with a critical increase in temperature. In this case, it is better to use medicines based on other ingredients.
Analgin and drugs based on it	Analgin-based drugs often provoke negative reactions from internal organs, as well as allergies.
Medicines containing amidopyrine, antipyrine, phenacetin	Medicines with such components provoke negative reactions very often, even in adults. Their use for children is prohibited.

If you need to use such funds, you must first visit a doctor, but in most cases, safer medicines are selected.

Criteria for choosing drugs for children

When choosing a medicine, the doctor takes into account several features.

There are basic criteria by which a specific drug is chosen:

• Child's age. Many medicines have age restrictions, the official description indicates all the nuances of use, as well as restrictions for certain groups of patients.
• The dosage form that is most convenient to use. Depending on the condition of the digestive tract, doctors select a remedy. Vomiting is believed to be the reason for using suppositories. If the child has diarrhea, it is better to give preference to syrup or other dosage form.
• The severity of the symptomatology also plays a role in the choice. With a mild course, paracetamol-based drugs are sufficient, but in a severe condition, the use of potent drugs is required.
• The presence of concomitant deviations in a child plays an important role. When choosing, the doctor takes into account the general condition of the patient.

It is imperative to take into account the patient's body response to specific components when prescribing a drug with antipyretic properties.

Antipyretic rules

An antipyretic agent used for children from 3 years old is prescribed only by a doctor after a preliminary examination. Parents are not advised to give their child any medication on their own.

The main rule is to identify the cause of the increase in body temperature. For the treatment of fever, it is allowed to take the drug for no longer than 3-4 days in a row at the prescribed dosage. In the absence of a therapeutic effect, it is impossible to exceed the dosage, prolong the course or replace the medicine.

The drugs are best used after meals, which reduces aggressiveness on the walls of the stomach, prevents the development of complications from the digestive system.

List of the best antipyretic drugs for children from 3 years old, dosage instructions for use

With fever in children, it is allowed to use drugs, the action of which occurs quickly, but the doctor makes the choice taking into account the individual characteristics of each patient.

Ibuklin

One of the most popular and effective combination medications that helps to quickly reduce body temperature. Additionally, the medication has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, which makes it possible to alleviate the condition by eliminating pain.

The product is available in the form of dispersible tablets, which are previously dissolved in 20 ml of water, after which the resulting solution is taken. The remedy is prescribed to patients 3-12 years old when a fever occurs against a background of various inflammatory diseases or as a result of other reasons.

A single dosage for a child is 1 tablet. Reception can be repeated no more than 1 time in 8 hours, and the duration of the therapeutic course does not exceed 5 days. Treatment should be monitored by a specialist to avoid complications.

The drug is not used when diagnosing intolerance to its ingredients, a tendency to such manifestations. Children under 3 years of age are not prescribed medication, as well as patients with acute pathologies of the digestive tract and bleeding.

Ibuprofen

A medication for children and adults, which contains the substance ibuprofen as the main active ingredient. The drug has not only antipyretic, but also anti-inflammatory, analgesic properties, therefore, normalizes the child's condition quite quickly.

The product is available in several forms:

• pills;
• candles;
• syrup.

For children, only rectal suppositories and syrup are used. In each case, the decision on the choice of the dosage form is made by the doctor after examining the child. Suppositories are used 2 times a day, 1 suppository is injected into the rectum.

The duration of use usually does not exceed 3 days. The syrup is prescribed for children from 3 months, and the dosage is determined depending on age. Patients from 3 years old are usually shown taking 5 ml of syrup 2-4 times a day, depending on body temperature and the presence of other symptoms. Like suppositories, syrup is used for 3 days, but if necessary, it is possible to extend the course up to 5 days.

The remedy is contraindicated in case of allergy to components, acute gastritis and peptic ulcer disease, as well as a tendency to bleeding.

Panadol

Antipyretic for children from 3 years old called Panadol contains paracetamol as the main active ingredient. The drug can be used for patients older than 3 months, but it is often prescribed to children from 3 years of age if necessary. Like other drugs in this group, the drug lowers body temperature and has mild analgesic properties.

Unlike Ibuprofen, Panadol can be used once every 4 hours if the child has a fever against the background of an inflammatory, infectious disease. The medicine comes in the form of a syrup, which has a pleasant aroma and taste. The dosage for a child from 3 years old ranges from 5-7.5 ml per 1 dose.

The duration of the application of the product is determined individually, but the maximum duration does not exceed 7 days. In case of bleeding, exacerbation of diseases of the digestive tract and intolerance to ingredients, the drug is not used.

Ibufen

An ibuprofen-based drug with antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and pronounced analgesic properties. The drug in the form of a suspension with an orange aroma and taste is prescribed for children over 6 months old with fever of various origins and maintaining high rates for a long period.

The drug is often prescribed to children from 3 years of age. The dosage for them ranges from 2.5 to 5 ml per dose. Like other ibuprofen-based drugs, Ibufen is used in short courses of 3-5 days, depending on the severity of the manifestations, the presence of concomitant manifestations from the internal organs.

The medication must be prescribed by a doctor; it is not recommended for parents to use the medication on their own. The medicine can provoke complications from the internal organs, therefore, before starting to use it, it is important to study the description and instructions. Do not prescribe the drug for allergies to its components, acute diseases of the stomach and intestines. The medicine increases the risk of bleeding with prolonged use.

Nurofen

Another popular ibuprofen-based medication, which comes in the form of a syrup and in most cases are prescribed for children over 6 months old with fever and the appearance of muscle pain, weakness, and other symptoms. The syrup has pronounced properties and quickly normalizes the condition.

It is taken internally, 2.5 - 5 ml at a time. Usually, 3 days are enough to normalize the condition, the syrup is consumed up to 4 times a day with approximately equal time intervals. If the body temperature drops after the initial intake and does not rise, you should not consume the syrup for several days. The maximum duration of a therapeutic course is 5 days.

The dosage for a child may vary depending on age, therefore, use at home is not recommended.

Efferalgan

An effective antipyretic medicine for children, containing paracetamol as the main active ingredient. The drug helps to control indicators, is prescribed for children over 6 months old, is often indicated for patients from 3 years old with fever of various origins.

The drug has a mild analgesic effect, so the patient's condition after taking it improves significantly. For children, a pharmaceutical company produces a drug in the form of a syrup. It is taken internally. The dosage for 1 time ranges from 2.5 to 7.5 ml, is determined individually, depending on the symptoms and age of the patient. The drug is used 2 to 4 times per day, but if necessary, it is allowed to take it every 4 hours if the body temperature rises again for a short period of time.

Reception of funds for inflammatory pathologies and fever continues for 3-5 days. If there is no effect, other medications may be prescribed.

Cefekon

Antipyretic for children from 3 years of age - Cefekon - is available in the form of rectal suppositories and is used for the purpose normalization of body temperature in the case when oral dosage forms cannot be prescribed in different ways reasons.

The tool has an effect due to the presence of paracetamol in the composition, it is prescribed not only to children over 3 years old, but also to patients from 3 months, if necessary. Like other medicines in this group, the drug not only lowers the performance, but also facilitates the general condition by eliminating muscle pain.

The duration of application of the product does not exceed 3 days. It is allowed to use candles 2 times per day, 1 each, injected into the rectum in the standard way. Long-term treatment with this dosage form is not recommended, especially if there is a history of chronic intestinal pathologies.

Review of antipyretic drugs for children with different active ingredients

Today in pharmacies you can buy medicines with different ingredients in the composition. The principle of action of each substance is somewhat different, which affects the effectiveness and duration of the preservation of the therapeutic result.

Paracetamol

The most popular are paracetamol-based products. The substance has antipyretic properties, is effective, but its effect lasts for 4 hours, sometimes it does not manifest itself in patients with severe inflammatory diseases.

Paracetamol-based drugs are used in case of a mild course of the disease or when it is impossible to use potent medications. Most often, Panadol, Efferalgan are prescribed.

Nimesulide

Nimesulide-based drugs are rarely used to treat children 3 years old. The component belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory substances, has pronounced analgesic properties and quickly reduces body temperature.

Medicines based on this substance are considered potent, aggressive, they often provoke complications, and have many contraindications. In most cases, funds are prescribed for children over 6 years old if indicated. The most popular group remedy is Nimesil.

Ibuprofen

Preparations with ibuprofen in the composition are considered effective and popular. They are often used for children 3 years old and older patients who are considered less aggressive. Medicines are classified as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The main representatives of the group are Ibufen, Nurofen.

Unlike Paracetamol and preparations based on it, Ibuprofen acts faster, and the effect lasts for 6-8 hours. This allows you to use drugs less often, reducing the negative impact on the walls of the digestive tract.

The antipyretic agent is selected for children from 3 years old individually, depending on the condition. For each child, the doctor chooses the most effective remedy, since all drugs are effective, but the body's response to them can be individual.

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