Suspension "Paracetamol for children": instructions for use. Rectal suppository dosage. With what caution should you take the drug?

Part Paracetamol tablets includes 500 or 200 mg of active substance.

The composition of the drug in the form rectal suppositories includes 50, 100, 150, 250 or 500 mg of active substance.

The composition of Paracetamol, produced in the form syrup, active substance included in a concentration of 24 mg/ml.

Release form

• pills(6 or 10 pcs. in blisters or cellless packaging);
• syrup 2.4%(50 ml bottles);
• suspension 2.4%(100 ml bottles);
• rectal suppositories 0.08, 0.17 and 0.33 g (5 pieces each in a blister pack, 2 packs per pack).

OKPD code for Paracetamol is 24.41.20.195.

pharmachologic effect

Pharmacological group to which the drug belongs: non-narcotic analgesics , including non-steroidal And other anti-inflammatory drugs .

The drug has antipyretic And analgesic action.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Paracetamol is non-narcotic pain reliever , the properties and mechanism of action of which are determined by the ability to block (mainly in the central nervous system) COX-1 and COX-2, while affecting the centers of thermoregulation and pain.

The drug does not have an anti-inflammatory effect (the anti-inflammatory effect is so insignificant that it can be neglected) due to the fact that the effect of the substance on COX is neutralized in inflamed tissues peroxidase enzyme.

The absence of a blocking effect on Pg synthesis in peripheral tissues determines that the drug does not have a negative effect on the exchange of water and electrolytes in the body, as well as on the mucous membrane of the digestive canal.

Absorption of the drug is high, Cmax ranges from 5 to 20 mcg/ml. Concentration in the blood reaches a maximum within 0.5-2 hours. The substance can pass through the BBB.

Paracetamol during breastfeeding penetrates into the milk of a nursing mother in an amount not exceeding 1%.

The substance is biotransformed in the liver. If metabolization is carried out under the influence of microsomal liver enzymes, toxic products of intermediate metabolism are formed (in particular, N-acetyl-b-benzoquinone imine), which at low levels in the body can cause damage and necrosis of liver cells.

Glutathione reserves are depleted when taking 10 grams or more of paracetamol.

Two other pathways of paracetamol metabolism are conjugation with sulfates (predominant in newborns, especially those born prematurely) and conjugation with glucuronides (predominant in adults).

Conjugated metabolic products exhibit low pharmacological activity(including toxic).

T1/2 - from 1 to 4 hours (in older people this figure can be longer). It is excreted mainly in the form of conjugates by the kidneys. Only 3% of paracetamol taken is excreted in its pure form.

Indications for use

Indications for use of Paracetamol:

• pain syndrome (the drug is taken for toothache, for algodismenorrhea , at headache, , myalgia , arthralgia , );
• developing against the background infectious diseases febrile conditions .

A tablet crushed into powder is emergency help from acne (apply the medicine to the affected area for no more than 10 minutes).

When you need to quickly relieve pain and inflammation (for example, after surgical intervention), as well as in situations where taking tablets/suspension orally is not possible, IV Paracetamol may be prescribed.

The medicine is intended for symptomatic therapy, reducing the intensity of inflammation and pain at the time of use. It has no effect on the progression of the disease.

Why is Paracetamol needed for colds?

What is Paracetamol? This non-narcotic drug with pronounced antipyretic effectiveness, which allows you to relieve pain with the minimum possible negative consequences for the body.

The feasibility of using the drug for colds due to the fact that characteristic symptoms episode colds are: high (often spasmodic) temperature, increasing as the body temperature rises, weakness, general malaise, pain syndrome (usually expressed in the form of migraine).

The main advantage of using Paracetamol for fever is that antipyretic effect The drug is close to the body’s natural cooling mechanisms.

By acting on the central nervous system, the drug localizes the action in the hypothalamus, which helps normalize the process of thermoregulation and allows you to activate the body's defense mechanisms.

In addition, in comparison with most other NSAIDs, the drug acts selectively and provokes a minimal number of side effects.

Does Paracetamol help with headaches?

The drug is effective for any pain of moderate intensity. However, it is intended for symptomatic treatment. This means that the medicine helps eliminate symptoms without eliminating the cause that caused them. It should be used once.

Contraindications for Paracetamol

Contraindications to the use of the drug are hypersensitivity, congenital hyperbilirubinemia , G6PD enzyme deficiency , severe kidney/liver pathologies , blood diseases , leukopenia , expressed anemia .

Side effects

Side effects most often manifest themselves in the form of hypersensitivity reactions. Symptoms for the drug: , itchy skin , appearance of a rash , .

Sometimes taking the drug may be accompanied by problems hematopoiesis (agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, pancytopenia, leukopenia, neutropenia ) And dyspeptic symptoms .

At long-term use high doses possible hepato toxic effect .

Instructions for use of Paracetamol

Paracetamol tablets: instructions for use. Can children be given pills?

Dosage for adults and children over 12 years of age (provided their body weight exceeds 40 kg) - up to 4 g/day. (20 tablets of 200 mg or 8 tablets of 500 mg).

The dose of Paracetamol MS, Paracetamol UBF and drugs from other manufacturers, which are available in tablet form, is 500 mg (if necessary - 1 g) per 1 dose. You can take Paracetamol tablets up to 4 times a day. Treatment is continued for 5-7 days.

You can give your child Paracetamol tablets for children from the age of 2 years. Optimal dosage Paracetamol tablets for children younger age— 0.5 tab. 200 mg every 4-6 hours. From 6 years of age, the child should be given a whole 200 mg tablet with the same frequency of use.

Paracetamol tablets 325 mg are used from the age of 10. Children 10-12 years old are prescribed to take it orally at a dose of 325 mg 2 or 3 times a day. (without exceeding the maximum permissible dose, which for the specified group of patients is 1.5 g/day).

Adults and children over 12 years of age are recommended to take 1-3 tablets every 4-6 hours. The intervals between doses should not be less than 4 hours, and the dose should not be greater than 4 g/day.

During lactation and pregnancy, Paracetamol is not on the list of prohibited drugs. If you take it while breastfeeding in a therapeutic dose and at the intervals recommended by the instructions, the concentration in milk will not exceed 0.04-0.23% of the total dose of the medicine taken.

Instructions for suppositories: how often can I take it and how long does it take for the drug in the form of suppositories to work?

Candles are intended for rectal use. Suppositories should be inserted into the rectum after cleansing the intestines.

Adults are advised to take 1 tablet. 500 mg from 1 to 4 times a day; the highest dose is 1 g per dose or 4 g/day.

Instructions for Paracetamol suppositories for children

The dose of the drug in suppositories for children is calculated depending on the child’s weight and age. Children's suppositories 0.08 g are used from the age of three months, suppositories 0.17 g are recommended for children from 12 months to 6 years, suppositories 0.33 g are used to treat children 7-12 years old.

They are administered one at a time, maintaining at least 4-hour intervals between injections, 3 or 4 pieces each. during the day (depending on the child’s condition).

If we compare the effectiveness of Paracetamol syrup with the effectiveness of suppositories (these dosage forms are most often prescribed to children), then the first acts faster, and the second lasts longer.

Since the use of suppositories is more convenient and safe compared to tablets, their use is all the more relevant. younger child. That is, Paracetamol suppositories for newborns are the optimal dosage form.

The toxic dose for a child is 150 (or more) mg/kg. That is, if a child weighs 20 kg, death from the drug can occur even when taking 3 g/day.

When selecting a single dose, the formula is used: 10-15 mg/kg 2-3 times a day, every 4-6 hours. The highest dose of Paracetamol for children should not exceed 60 mg/kg/day.

Children's Paracetamol: instructions for use of syrup and suspension

Children's syrup is allowed to be used to treat babies older than 3 months. The baby suspension, since it contains no sugar, can be used from 1 month.

A single dose of syrup for children 3-12 months - ½-1 teaspoon, for children from 12 months to 6 years - 1-2 teaspoons, for children 6-14 years - 2-4 teaspoons. The frequency of use varies from 1 to 4 times a day (the child should be given the medicine no more than once every 4 hours).

The suspension for children is dosed similarly. Only the attending physician can tell you how to give the drug to children under 3 months of age.

Dosage Children's Paracetamol should also be selected taking into account the child’s body weight. The dose should not exceed 10-15 mg/kg per 1 dose and 60 mg/kg/day. That is, if the child is 3 years old, the dosage of the drug (with an average weight of 15 kg) will be 150-225 mg per dose.

If the syrup or suspension for children at the indicated dose does not provide required action, the drug must be replaced with an analogue with another active substance.

Sometimes a combination of Paracetamol and (at a temperature of 38.5°C and above, which does not mix well). The dosage of the drugs is as follows:

• Paracetamol - according to the instructions, taking into account weight/age;
• Analgin - 0.3-0.5 mg/kg.

This combination cannot be used often, because... application Analgina promotes irreversible changes in blood composition.

To bring down a very high fever, emergency doctors use the drug in combination with antihistamines and others analgesics-antipyretics .

One of the variants of the so-called “troika” is “ Analgin + + Paracetamol.” The following formulations can be used as a supplement to Paracetamol: + , No-shpa + Analgin or Analgin + Suprastin .

Which is better: Paracetamol or Ibuprofen?

Alcohol compatibility

Paracetamol and alcohol are incompatible.

Wikipedia notes that the lethal dose of Paracetamol for an adult is 10 grams or more. Leads to death severe liver damage , the cause of which is sharp decrease glutathione reserves and the accumulation of toxic products of intermediate metabolism, which have a hepatotoxic effect.

In men who systematically drink more than 200 ml of wine or 700 ml of beer per day (for women this is 100 ml of wine or 350 ml of beer) lethal dose There may even be a therapeutic dose of the drug, especially if little time has passed between taking Paracetamol and alcohol.

Can Paracetamol be taken with antibiotics?

Antipyretics may be used in combination with antibiotics . It is very important that the drugs are taken not on empty stomach, and the interval between their administration was at least 20-30 minutes.

Paracetamol during pregnancy and lactation. Can pregnant and lactating women take the drug?

The instructions indicate that the drug penetrates the placenta, but until now it has not been established negative impact Paracetamol on fetal development.

Can I take Paracetamol during pregnancy?

Studies have found that the use of the drug during pregnancy (especially in the second half of pregnancy) increases the risk of respiratory disorders in the child, , allergic manifestations, wheezing.

Moreover, in the 3rd trimester the toxic effect of infections is no less dangerous than the effect of some drugs. Maternal hyperthermia may cause hypoxia in the fetus.

Taking the drug in the 2nd trimester (namely from 3 months to approximately 18 weeks) can cause developmental defects in the child internal organs, which often appear only after birth. In this regard, the drug is prescribed for occasional use and only in extreme cases.

However, this particular remedy is considered the safest. analgesic for expectant mothers.

When asked whether it is possible to take Paracetamol during pregnancy early stages, there is no clear answer. In the first weeks, taking the drug can cause a miscarriage and, like any other medicine, cause defects incompatible with life.

So, can pregnant women take Paracetamol? It is possible, but only if there is evidence. Before taking the pill, you should weigh the pros and cons. Sometimes heat in the mother is less dangerous for the fetus than anemia or renal colic due to taking medication.

Dosage during pregnancy

Use of high doses of the drug during pregnancy can negatively affect the condition of the liver and kidneys. Pregnant women with fever against the background flu or you should start taking the medicine with 0.5 tablet. for 1 appointment. Maximum duration treatment - 7 days.

Paracetamol during breastfeeding. Can nursing mothers take Paracetamol?

Paracetamol during lactation enters into breast milk V minimum quantities. Therefore, if the drug is used during breastfeeding for no more than 3 days in a row, there is no need to stop lactation.

Optimal dosage for breastfeeding- no more than 3-4 tablets. 500 mg per day. The medicine should be taken after feeding. Moreover, next time it is better to feed the child no earlier than 3 hours after taking the pill.

active substance: paracetamol;

5 ml of syrup contains paracetamol 120 mg;

Excipients: sorbitol (E 420), glycerin (E 422), propylene glycol (E 1520), methylparaben (E 218), propylparaben (E 216), tropeolin E, orange flavoring, purified water.

Dosage form

Basic physical and chemical properties: transparent, viscous, colorless or slightly yellowish color liquid.

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Analgesics and antipyretics. Paracetamol.

ATX code N02B E01.

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics.

Anti-pain and antipyretic effect paracetamol is due to inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis and a predominant effect on the thermoregulation center in the hypothalamus.

Pharmacokinetics.

Paracetamol is well absorbed into gastrointestinal tract. Peak plasma concentrations occur 20-30 minutes after administration. Metabolized in the liver to form paracetamol glucuronide and sulfate. It is excreted mainly by the kidneys. Half-life - from 1 to

Indications

Pain during teething toothache, sore throat, fever due to colds, flu and childhood infections such as chickenpox, whooping cough, measles, mumps. The drug is also recommended for the treatment of post-vaccination hyperthermia in infants aged 2-3 months.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug. Severe violations kidney and/or liver function, congenital hyperbilirubinemia, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, alcoholism, blood diseases, severe anemia, leukopenia, rare hereditary intolerance fructose.

Interaction with other drugs and other types of interactions

The rate of absorption of paracetamol may be increased by the use of metoclopramide and domperidone and decreased by the use of cholestyramine. The anticoagulant effect of warfarin and other coumarins may be enhanced by simultaneous long-term daily use paracetamol with an increased risk of bleeding. Periodic use does not have a significant effect. Barbiturates reduce the antipyretic effect of paracetamol. Anticonvulsants (including phenytoin, barbiturates, carbamazepine), which stimulate the activity of microsomal liver enzymes, may increase the toxic effects of paracetamol on the liver due to an increase in the degree of conversion of the drug to hepatotoxic metabolites. With the simultaneous use of paracetamol with hepatotoxic drugs, the toxic effect of the drug on the liver increases. Simultaneous use high doses of paracetamol with isoniazid increases the risk of developing hepatotoxic syndrome. Paracetamol reduces the effectiveness of diuretics. Do not use simultaneously with alcohol.

Features of application

It is necessary to consult a doctor regarding the possibility of using the drug in patients with impaired renal and liver function.

Sodium methylparaben and propylparaben may cause allergic reactions.

For children aged 2-3 months who were born prematurely, the drug can be used only on the recommendation of a doctor.

The danger of overdose occurs in patients with non-cirotic alcoholic liver disease.

Do not use the drug in children together with other products containing paracetamol.

If the signs of the disease do not begin to disappear within 3 days of treatment with the drug or, on the contrary, your health condition worsens, you should consult a doctor.

Every 120 mg/5 ml of syrup contains 2 g of sorbitol per 5 ml of syrup.

If you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Do not exceed the indicated doses.

Keep the drug out of the reach of children

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

The ability to influence the reaction rate when driving vehicles or other mechanisms.

The drug is intended for use by children.

Directions for use and doses

Paracetamol syrup is intended for the treatment of children aged 2 months to 12 years.

The drug is intended for oral administration only.

The drug can be repeated every 4-6 hours if necessary. Don't take anymore

4 doses per day. Do not take more than every 4 hours.

The maximum period of use of the drug without a doctor’s recommendation is 3 days.

Children aged 2-3 months. The child's body weight must be more than 4 kg. For symptomatic treatment of reactions to vaccination, use a single dose of 2.5 ml of syrup. If necessary, this dose can be taken again, but not earlier than after 4-6 hours. Do not use more than 2 doses. If the child's body temperature does not decrease after a second dose, you should consult a doctor. Further use of the drug in children of this age is possible only under the supervision of a physician.

Children aged 3 months to 12 years apply doses depending on age, as indicated in the table below.

Dosage of paracetamol syrup 120 mg/5 ml for children:

Use for children aged 2 months to 12 years.

Overdose

At long-term use in high doses - aplastic anemia, pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, neutropenia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia.

When taking high doses, dizziness, psychomotor agitation and disorientation, disorders of the urinary system - nephrotoxicity ( renal colic, interstitial nephritis, papillary necrosis).

Overdose caused by paracetamol is usually manifested by pale skin, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, hepatonecrosis, increased activity of liver transaminases and an increase in the prothrombin index. In case of overdose, there may be increased sweating, psychomotor agitation or central depression nervous system, drowsiness, impaired consciousness, disturbances heart rate, tachycardia, extrasystole, tremor, hyperreflexia, convulsions. Liver damage may occur through

12-48 hours after overdose. Impaired glucose metabolism and metabolic acidosis may occur.

At severe poisoning liver dysfunction can progress to encephalopathy with impaired consciousness, hemorrhage, hypoglycemia, cerebral edema, in some cases- With fatal. Acute disorder renal function with acute tubular necrosis may manifest itself as severe lumbar pain, hematuria, proteinuria and develop even in the absence of severe liver damage. Cardiac arrhythmia and pancreatitis were also noted.

Liver damage is possible in adults who took more than 10 g and in children who took more than 150 mg/kg body weight. Taking 5 g or more of paracetamol may cause liver damage in patients with risk factors ( long-term treatment carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, rifampicin, St. John's wort or other drugs that induce liver enzymes; regular intake excessive amounts of ethanol; glutathione cachexia (digestive disorders, cystic fibrosis, HIV infection, hunger, cachexia)).

In case of overdose, emergency medical care is required. The patient should be taken to hospital immediately, even if there are no early symptoms overdose. Symptoms may be limited to nausea and vomiting and may not reflect the severity of overdose or risk of organ damage. The appropriateness of treatment should be considered activated carbon if an excessive dose of paracetamol was taken within 1 hour. Plasma concentrations of paracetamol should be measured 4 hours or later after administration (earlier concentrations are unreliable). Treatment with N-acetylcysteine ​​is applicable within 24 hours after taking paracetamol, but the maximum protective effect occurs when it is used within 8 hours after taking it. The effectiveness of the antidote decreases sharply after this time. If necessary, the patient is administered N-acetylcysteine ​​intravenously in accordance with current recommendations. In the absence of vomiting, oral methionine may be used as an appropriate alternative in remote areas outside the hospital.

Adverse reactions

Adverse reactions to paracetamol are very rare (< 1/10 000):

from the blood system and lymphatic system - thrombocytopenia, bruising or bleeding, anemia, sulfhemoglobinemia and methemoglobinemia (cyanosis, shortness of breath, heart pain), hemolytic anemia, agranulocytosis;

from the outside immune system - anaphylaxis, hypersensitivity reactions, including itching, rashes on the skin and mucous membranes (usually an erythematous rash, urticaria), angioedema, erythema multiforme (including Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome);

from the outside respiratory system - bronchospasm in patients sensitive to aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;

from the outside digestive tract - nausea, epigastric pain, impaired liver function, increased activity of liver enzymes, usually without the development of jaundice, hepatonecrosis (dose-dependent effect);

from the outside endocrine system - hypoglycemia, up to hypoglycemic coma;

from the urinary system- aseptic pyuria.

The drug may have a slight laxative effect.

Best before date

Storage conditions

Store in a place protected from light and out of reach of children at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C. After opening the bottle, the shelf life of the drug is 30 days at a storage temperature of no higher than 25 °C.

Package

100 ml in bottle No. 1 in a cardboard pack.

Paracetamol is a well-known antipyretic and pain reliever. It can be used by both adults and children. For the youngest children, “Paracetamol Baby” is available in a convenient syrup form, the instructions for use of which will be described in our article.

Description

Paracetamol is an excellent pain reliever for children. It is used to reduce fever and relieving pain syndromes. Most often children are prescribed dosage form in the form of syrup.

It is a suspension with a pleasant sweet taste and smell. Depending on the manufacturer, taste, color and smell may vary.

Release forms

Sold in pharmacies in various forms. The most popular for children is syrup- Available in dark glass bottles. You can find medicine in volumes of 50 ml or 100 ml. The medicine is also sold.

Composition, active substance

The composition of Paracetamol for children in syrup may differ and depends on the manufacturer. However, the main active ingredient always remains the same - paracetamol.

Excipients:

• glycerol;
• xanthan gum;
• sorbitol liquid;
• methyl parahydroxybenzoate;
• dye;
• flavoring;
• sweetener;
• water.

Indications

Children's Paracetamol is prescribed as an analgesic and antipyretic.

Indications for use:

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Contraindications

The main contraindications for use are individual intolerance, allergic reactions to components.

You should not use the medicine in the following cases:

• diseases of the circulatory system;
• disorders of the kidneys and liver;
• lack of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase at the genetic level;
• congenital hyperbilirubinemia.

It is also contraindicated for use by newborns under 1 month.

How does the drug affect the child’s body?

The antipyretic and analgesic effect is achieved by suppressing prostaglandins in the body. The reduction of these biologically active substances in the blood relieves pain and reduces temperature. The syrup is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. The maximum concentration of the drug in the blood is reached within an hour.

Dosage at different ages

Dosage depends on age.

Detailed instructions for use and dosage baby syrup Paracetamol is included with the medicine according to age.

Directions for use, special instructions

Syrup for children is used orally no more than 4 times a day. The interval between doses of the medicine should be at least 4 hours.

There are restrictions on taking the drug:

• no more than 5 days for analgesic effect;
• no more than 3 days for antipyretic effect.

Avoid taking this medication with other medications that contain this active substance, as an overdose is possible.

Increasing the dosage or number of doses is possible only in special cases. severe cases under the supervision of a doctor in a hospital setting.

The kit always comes with a measuring spoon or cup, which makes measuring and taking easier.

Interaction with other substances

The medicine enhances the effect indirect anticoagulants . When interacting with caffeine, its antipyretic and analgesic properties increase. Rifampicin, phenobarbital and substances containing ethanol may reduce effectiveness.

Antipyretic with slight anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity. Used as a symptomatic treatment in children with early age. At correct use is safe and effective medicine, and exceeding the dosage can lead to dangerous side effects.

Dosage form

On the pharmacological market, the syrup is provided in bottles of 50 or 100 mil. The medicine package contains an insert with instructions and a measuring spoon. The syrup has a fruity taste and a yellow tint.

Description and composition

Children's refers to analgesic drugs with pronounced antipyretic and weak anti-inflammatory properties. The drug has positive influence on the thermoregulation center in the hypothalamus, thereby normalizing temperature in children, the increase of which occurs against the background of an inflammatory reaction of the body. is not narcotic drug, can be used every 4 – 6 hours. When used correctly and in dosage, the medicine has no effect on the gastric mucosa and is not addictive, adverse reactions. The drug affects thermoregulation and pain centers in the structures of the brain. Thanks to this effect of the drug, taking the syrup well relieves pain, fever, and eliminates the symptoms of intoxication.

The syrup contains 24 mg per ml of syrup. The composition also contains excipients that make it possible to give the syrup pleasant taste, increase ego efficiency.

Pharmacological group

The syrup is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is used in pediatrics to relieve pain and reduce fever. The main component of the syrup has the ability to suppress the enzyme cycloxygenase and reduce the concentration of prostaglandins in the central nervous system. Therapeutic effect The medicine consists of the following properties of the drug:

1. normalizes body temperature during fever;
2. eliminates chills;
3. reduces the severity of pain;
4. blocks inflammatory mediators;
5. anti-inflammatory effect.

The active substance of the drug quickly penetrates the bloodstream and is evenly distributed in the tissues, which allows it to act within 20 to 30 minutes after administration.

Indications for use

Syrup for children can be used in the treatment of the following diseases that are accompanied by elevated body temperature:

1. Flu, ARVI, and other diseases.
2. Teething.
3. Pain syndrome with.
4. Injuries.
5. Pain and aches in the body.
6. Toothache.

The drug is recommended for use at body temperature from 38°C to 38.9°C. The drug is completely safe for children and can be used every 4 hours. is one of the most effective drugs used in pediatrics.

Contraindications

Like anyone else medicinal product from the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, has some contraindications for use:

1. individual intolerance to the composition:
2. pathologies of the blood system;
3. sucrase deficiency;
4. fructose intolerance;
5. children under 1 month;
6. severe liver and kidney diseases;
7. elevated blood sugar.

Children who suffer from bronchial asthma. Considering the presence of contraindications to taking the syrup, it should be given to the child after consultation with a pediatrician.

Directions for use and doses

The syrup is recommended for children to take acute period illness, 3-4 times a day. The interval before taking is 4 – 6 hours. The standard dose of the drug is 10 mg of syrup per 1 kg of child’s body weight. Only a doctor can prescribe the appropriate doses of medication individually for each child in accordance with the age of the baby, the cause of the fever and pain:

1. From 3 months to 1 year - 0.5 measuring spoon.
2. From 1 year to 6 years - 1–2 teaspoon.
3. From 6 to 12 years, 2–4 spoons.

The drug should be taken as an analgesic or antipyretic for no more than 3 to 5 days at intervals no more than every 4 hours.

Side effects

The syrup is well tolerated, but in some cases, if the child has a history of contraindications or if the recommended dose is exceeded, adverse reactions of the body may occur in the form of:

1. Nausea, ;
2. Skin itching;
3. Skin rash;
4. Pain, discomfort in the abdominal area;
5. Heart rhythm disturbances;
6. Shortness of breath.

The appearance of the above symptoms is a reason to discontinue the drug and select an analogue with another active ingredient. If your child shows signs of adverse reactions, you should not hesitate to visit your pediatrician.

Interaction

The medicine has, can be used in combination with other medicines. But when taking some antibiotics, antidepressants, the half-life of the drug increases, which has a negative impact on liver function.

special instructions

For many parents it is universal remedy to combat pain or fever. So that the drug brings good therapeutic effect, in the process of using it you need to follow some recommendations:

1. Before starting treatment, read the instructions and consult a pediatrician.
2. Strictly follow the recommended doses of the medication, which must be appropriate for the child’s age.
3. During the intake process, use a measuring spoon, this will help avoid an overdose of the medicine.
4. You need to take the medicine 30 minutes before or 1 hour after meals.
5. If the child refuses to take the medicine, it can be taken with a sufficient amount of water.
6. You can take the drug no earlier than every 4 hours.
7. Therapy should not exceed 5 days.
8. Do not combine with similar medications.
9. The drug should be used in temperatures of at least 38 degrees.
10. Before using the syrup, the bottle with the drug must be shaken.

After taking the syrup, the effect will occur within 20-30 minutes and will last up to 4 hours. This drug It is an over-the-counter drug, but it should be used by children on the recommendation of a doctor, strictly according to indications.

Overdose

1. nausea, ;
2. pale skin;
3. intestinal disorders;
4. increased sweating;
5. convulsions.

If any of the above symptoms appear, you should contact medical care. At home, you can give your child a sorbent. In case of severe overdose of the drug, there is a risk of developing liver failure. In order to exclude all kinds of complications, you need to give medicine to your child strictly following the dosage and treatment course.

Storage conditions

From the date of manufacture of the drug, its shelf life is 3 years. After opening the bottle, it must be used within 3 months. It is recommended to store the medicine in a dark, dry place and out of the reach of children.

Syrup for children is one of the most affordable and effective drugs that should be in any home medicine cabinet. This medicine It is symptomatic, that is, it affects only the symptoms without eliminating the cause itself. Therefore, when elevated temperature in a child, it is necessary to determine the cause and only then carry out comprehensive treatment.

Analogues of the drug

Instead of syrup, you can give your child: The medicine is released in rectal suppositories, which, depending on the dose, can be used in children from 3 months to 12 years. The drug can be used in children 1-3 months old as an antipyretic after vaccination.

Drug price

Price medicine averages 62 rubles. Prices range from 61 to 68 rubles.

Paracetamol syrup for children, which has antipyretic and analgesic effects. However, most often the drug is used as a remedy against fever. How to take Paracetamol syrup for children?

Composition and indications

Paracetamol is available in the form of syrup with fruity taste and smell. The medicine is available in dosages of 50 and 100 ml. Sugar is used as additional substances. lemon acid, dyes and flavors, so children with allergic reactions it should be used with caution.

Instructions for use indicate the following indications:

• as an antipyretic for influenza and viral infections;
• as an analgesic for toothache, joint and muscle pain.

Contraindications and side effects

Despite the fact that paracetamol is considered a harmless drug that can be given even to infants, the drug for children has contraindications:

• severe liver and kidney diseases;
• blood diseases;
• glucose deficiency;
• if the child is under 2 years old;
• allergic reactions to the components of the drug, individual sensitivity.

Although paracetamol is considered by parents safe medicine(By at least Such reviews are left by parents of children treated with paracetamol), its use may lead to some adverse reactions:

• skin rash, allergies;
• nausea, vomiting;
• hypoglycemia;
• shortness of breath, heart pain.

If the dosage is observed, Paracetamol for children can rarely give side effects. In case of overdose, the following conditions may occur, as stated in the instructions for use:

• pale skin;
• nausea, vomiting;
• pain in the liver.

In case of overdose, the stomach should be rinsed, inducing vomiting, and the child should be given enterosorbent.

How to use?

The instructions for use clearly define what the dosage of the drug should be:

• children from 2 to 6 years old are given 5-10 ml of syrup;
• for children from 6 to 12 years old, 10-20 ml of Paracetamol should be prescribed;
• for children over 12 years old, 20 to 40 ml can be prescribed.

Use Paracetamol for children every 4 hours. It should be taken after a meal a couple of hours later.

To dose the drug correctly, you can use a teaspoon. It contains 5 ml of the substance, or 120 mg of paracetamol. Do not use the drug for more than 3 days.

When taking the drug for more than 5 days, you need to monitor the condition of your blood and liver, for which you are examined by a doctor and given a blood and urine test. The medicine should not be used in combination with other drugs containing paracetamol, as the combination may result in an overdose.

The syrup should be used with caution when diabetes mellitus. It should be taken into account that 5 ml of syrup contains about 0.01 XE.

Analogs, price

The instructions for use indicate several analogues of Paracetamol syrup, the dosage of which is similar:

• Cefekon D;
• Efferalgan;
• Panadol.

The drugs can be produced in tablets, syrup, and suppositories. However, syrup is the most successful form of application, as reviews indicate. The instructions for use are the most accessible, and children enjoy drinking the sweet syrup. Liquid form allows you to give medicine even to small children, while the dosage is strictly observed.

The suspension may have an orange or strawberry flavor. However, for children who are allergic to sugars and dyes, the dosage can be adjusted in tablets or suppositories. Instructions for use allow you to choose the best option.

For children under 2 years of age, paracetamol is not completely contraindicated, but it is better not to use syrup with flavoring additives. For babies, candles are suitable, which are very easy to use when the baby is sleeping. Additives and dyes can negatively affect the child's condition and cause allergies.

The price of syrup is affordable and varies within limits. This price makes the medicine affordable even for low-income families.

Cons and advantages

Like any drug, Paracetamol for children has its pros and cons. There are, of course, many more advantages. Reviews on the forms indicate that the syrup has the following advantages:

• low price;
• convenient form of application;
• exact dosage;
• good taste that children like.

For children, this is an effective drug that can quickly relieve fever. However, it should be noted that, according to reviews, the medicine only helps in the absence severe infections. If paracetamol does not reduce the temperature within 1-2 days, another medicine should be used.

Perhaps the only disadvantage of Paracetamol syrup is its relatively weak effect. It helps well with colds, minor viral inflammations, however, it is powerless in severe diseases.

Use during pregnancy

Quite often, Paracetamol for children is used during pregnancy. However, it is recommended to use it during pregnancy only in the 3rd trimester, in as a last resort, in the second. Use in the 1st trimester is prohibited.

It is better to use Paracetamol for children during pregnancy, since it contains a lower dosage. This allows you to accurately determine what dosage is needed for a pregnant woman. It is necessary to use syrup during pregnancy once and carefully, since frequent use unacceptable.