Antipyretic for children from 0 months. What's better, reviews

Febrifuge helps to fight fever in patients of different ages, eliminates the accompanying manifestations of the disorder, and prevents the development of complications. Medicines from this group are often used for children, especially during the acute course of pathologies of inflammatory origin. Patients from 0 months are usually prescribed drugs only if absolutely necessary, when it is impossible to improve the condition in other ways.

When to bring down the temperature in newborns

Increased body temperature is a natural reaction of the body to the development of the inflammatory process in the internal organs, the penetration of infection. Fever can develop as a result of other reasons, but always requires timely assistance. Experts draw the attention of parents to the fact that there are not many medicines with antipyretic properties that could be used for newborn children on the pharmacy shelves.

Medication instructions indicate age limit. Most medicines are allowed to be used for children over 1 month old, many drugs are used only after the child reaches 3 months.

It is necessary to reduce body temperature indicators when the numbers exceed 38⁰WITH. In children of the first months of life, the normal temperature may be slightly increased; this is not considered a reason for the use of antipyretic drugs.

The use of medication is considered appropriate if the child's fever is accompanied by:

• deterioration in general condition;
• refusal to eat;
• tearfulness.

Additionally, the use of drugs with antipyretic properties is necessary when a child has pathologies from birth:

• hearts;
• lungs;
• organs of the urinary system;
• brain.

In each case, the medicine is prescribed by the doctor after examining the child and identifying the cause of the development of the pathology.

Forms of release of drugs to lower the temperature in children from birth

Antipyretic for children from 0 months is selected individually. Older patients are allowed to use tablets and other dosage forms, but newborns are shown only suppositories, suspensions or syrups for oral use.

Candles are considered a good option as they contain a minimal amount of chemical additives. They do not contain dyes and flavors. Such substances can provoke allergies in a child, therefore it is not recommended to use products containing a large amount of harmful additives.

A suspension or syrup is usually allowed for use in patients older than 1 month, many manufacturers recommend taking it only after 3 months. The composition of such products usually contains flavorings, aromas, dyes and some other substances. They can provoke not only allergies, but also disorders of the digestive tract. That is why preference is given to suppositories, but in each case the doctor makes the decision individually.

Safe formulations for children from 0 months of age

Experts draw the attention of parents to the fact that children from 0 to 1 months are not recommended to use any medications to lower their body temperature. Despite this, sometimes such a need arises, which is considered a reason for an immediate visit to a doctor.

Depending on the cause of the fever, the presence of concomitant abnormalities in the patient, the doctor selects the most appropriate medicine. Today, there are several ingredients that are considered relatively safe for the baby.

Group of funds	Peculiarities
Preparations based on herbal ingredients	This group of drugs is considered the safest for patients from birth. Medicines are usually available as rectal suppositories containing herbal extracts and others useful substances that affect body temperature indicators, but do not disrupt the work of internal organs child. Medicines are allowed to be used from the first days of life, which is considered their additional advantage.
Medicines with paracetamol in the composition	Such drugs are also considered relatively safe and are available for patients in the form of syrups, suspensions and suppositories. Despite the possibility of use in children of the first year of life, paracetamol-based medicines are usually allowed to be prescribed only to patients older than 1 month. In this case, the limitation applies to different dosage forms.
Ibuprofen based medicines	Drugs in this group are considered the most effective for children of different ages. They not only reduce body temperature indicators, but also have analgesic, anti-inflammatory properties. For patients from birth, the funds are not used, since it is prescribed only after the child reaches 3 months.

What medications should not be used?

Antipyretic for children from 0 months should not contain potent ingredients that are dangerous to the health and life of the child. Many drugs with pronounced properties, when used in the treatment of children, lead to severe complications from the digestive, urinary and respiratory systems.

It is fashionable to classify groups of drugs as dangerous for children of the first year of life:

• Analgin based medicines. They have pronounced properties, are available in different dosage forms and help to normalize body temperature for a long period. The action of drugs comes slowly, but the effect lasts a long time, which distinguishes them from drugs with other components. For children, such drugs are contraindicated, as they can provoke complications from the kidneys and the nervous system.
• Medicines containing diphenhydramine and some other substances with hypnotic properties. Such drugs affect the functioning of the brain, often provoke allergies and other complications.
• Preparations with nimesulide in the composition. This component belongs to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory substances, but is considered more aggressive than ibuprofen. It quickly lowers body temperature, helps to eliminate pain, symptoms of inflammation, and significantly reduces the likelihood of complications. The effect of drugs with such a composition lasts longer, but the likelihood of negative symptoms increases.
• Funds based on acetylsalicylic acid are contraindicated in newborn children, as they can provoke complications from the blood and respiratory system.

When treating patients from 0 months, it is important to avoid drugs with such ingredients in the composition, even when body temperature rises to critical levels.

Criteria for the selection of drugs

Antipyretic is selected for children aged 0 months on an individual basis and after a preliminary examination.

There are several criteria to consider when choosing a medicine:

• The child's reaction to the action of any ingredient in the composition of the product. Sometimes there is a congenital intolerance to the components, which is considered a reason for refusing to use the funds.
• The exact age of the child is also worth considering. For example, children under 1 month old are allowed to use only preparations based on herbal ingredients, and more effective medications may be prescribed for a child over 1 month old.
• The child's ability to swallow medicine. Not always children from birth can use oral dosage forms. Sometimes only suppositories are required.
• The presence of accompanying deviations. Despite the rapid onset of the therapeutic effect when prescribing suppositories, often oral administration helps to alleviate the condition faster.
• Concomitant manifestations of the disease can also be taken into account when choosing a remedy. The child often has a fever but no other symptoms. In this case, herbal medicine is suitable. If the patient's condition is severe, various complications appear, it is necessary to use funds based on synthetic components.

When choosing, specialists also take into account the child's reaction to a particular dosage form. For example, some children refuse to take the suspension, others react negatively to the administration of suppositories.

Rules for the use of antipyretics

To get only the benefits from the product, you must use it with caution and follow all the doctor's recommendations.

It is forbidden to exceed the daily and single dosage prescribed by the doctor. Drugs should not be used in the absence of symptoms. For example, a single use may be sufficient to lower body temperature, so the medication should not be used unless the readings rise again after a while.

Compliance with the terms during which the medication is allowed to be used is considered a prerequisite. Some products are used for 3 days, others for 5 days. The official instructions must be read prior to use. It is important to first identify the reasons for the increase in body temperature. It is forbidden to prescribe funds to a child on their own without first visiting a doctor.

List of the best antipyretic drugs for children from 0 months, dosage and instructions for use

Antipyretic for children from 0 months is selected with extreme caution, since children at this age are defenseless against the influence of aggressive synthetic components. On the pharmacy shelves, you can find several medicines that are used most often when the need arises.

Panadol

A medication in the form of suppositories, which today is considered one of the most popular and effective for fever associated with various diseases. It is also available as an oral syrup. The most convenient dosage form is selected depending on the patient's condition.

The tool is allowed to be used only for the treatment of children over 1 month old. Candles can contain different amounts of active substance, so it is important to take this into account when purchasing. Suppositories and syrup can be used for 3-5 days, depending on body temperature indicators and the reason for their increase.

Suppositories are administered 1 piece no more than 3 times a day at regular intervals. The syrup is usually not used for patients under 3 months of age. The daily dosage for children over 3 months ranges from 60-120 mg. The use of syrup should also be carried out at equal time intervals, but not more often than 1 time in 4 hours.

The drug is contraindicated for use with:

• allergies to its components;
• blood pathologies;
• severe hereditary diseases accompanied by heart damage.

It can provoke allergic reactions, vomiting and other complications if instructions are violated.

Efferalgan

The medication, which is available to patients in the form of suppositories and syrup, contains paracetamol as its main component. The medicine has antipyretic and light analgesic properties, therefore it improves the condition of the child in severe inflammatory diseases.

The syrup is indicated for children over 3 months old, as well as suppositories. The dosage of the liquid dosage form is determined for each patient individually, depending on the severity of the condition. Syrup is taken no more than 1 time in 4 hours. Suppositories are administered 1 piece into the rectum, in compliance with all standard recommendations.

The duration of drug treatment is 3 days, but if necessary, it can be increased according to individual indications. It is forbidden to independently change the dose or duration of treatment, as well as to use the medicine without prescription, if its ingredients are intolerant.

Viburcol

Antipyretic for children from 0 months Vibrucol is considered one of the safest today, as it has a herbal composition. The medication is available for purchase in the form of suppositories, which contain several herbal ingredients that provide a therapeutic effect.

The medicine launches the child's own body forces, which leads to a safe decrease in body temperature and an improvement in general condition. An additional sedative effect is noted, which is provided by herbal ingredients.

Suppositories, if necessary, can be applied in courses of 7 days with daily administration of 1 piece in the morning and evening. The introduction is carried out in a standard way, in compliance with the rules. It is forbidden to exceed the dosage, as well as prolong the course yourself.

The tool has no contraindications, except for the intolerance of its components. Unlike other antipyretic drugs, Viburcol can be used from the first days of a child's life.

Nurofen

Effective and popular suppositories for lowering body temperature in children over 3 months old. The drug has pronounced properties, helps to quickly reduce body temperature, relieves pain, relieves signs of inflammation.

Especially often, a medicine is prescribed for severe disorders and a critical increase in body temperature. Candles are injected no more than 1 time in 6 hours, 1 piece. Often, the therapeutic effect lasts 8 hours. If the indicators do not rise again, you should not use candles.

The duration of treatment usually does not exceed 3 days, but it can vary according to individual indications. Children weighing 6 kg and more can be prescribed 0.5 suppositories for 1 time, but the decision is made only by the doctor. The drug often leads to the development of complications, especially from the digestive tract.

It also comes in the form of a syrup for oral administration, which is indicated for children from 3 months of age. Reception is carried out for 3-5 days, the dosage depends on age and weight, is determined individually.

Tsefekon D

Paracetamol-based medication, which is intended for the treatment of children from 1 to 3 months. The medicine helps to control the indicators when they increase against the background of an inflammatory disease or other reasons.

Suppositories are administered 1 piece 2-4 times a day, depending on the child's reaction to therapy. The duration of use is determined individually for each patient. In most cases, 3 days is sufficient. Like other medicines, the pediatrician should prescribe candles after examining the child and determining the cause of the increase in body temperature.

The medication is not used in case of blood clotting disorders, as well as revealing signs of intolerance to the ingredients in its composition.

An antipyretic agent is often necessary for children to lower body temperature. Only herbal medicines can be used from 0 months, other medicines are indicated for patients over 1-3 months. Before use, it is recommended to first study the instructions, which describe all the nuances of use and possible contraindications.

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