For parents, the biggest disaster becomes the illness of the child. If the baby is sick, if he has fever and muscle pain, doctors prescribe him the antipyretic analgesic “Cefecon”. Suppositories for children are described by the manual as one of the most effective dosage forms.
The pharmacological effect of this medication is its effect directly on the centers of pain and thermoregulation. Paracetamol - the main active ingredient of the drug - does not have any negative effect on the water-salt metabolism of the body, nor does it affect the condition of the mucous membrane of the duodenum and stomach. The medicine is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream, and literally half an hour after administration, its highest concentration in plasma is observed.
This non-narcotic substance is available in the form of candles, which is preferable for babies. Parents who use Tsefekon suppositories for children leave only positive reviews about the drug.
Indications
The drug "Tsefekon" (candles for children), the instruction recommends use from 3 months to 11-12 years.
As an antipyretic, this medicine is prescribed for acute respiratory infections, childhood infections, flu, and the child’s body reactions to various vaccines and other conditions with high body temperature.
As a painkiller, it is used for various pain sensations of a weak or moderate nature. This can be a toothache or headache, neuralgia, pain from burns and injuries, muscle pain.
Children from 1 to 3 months to reduce fever are allowed only a single dose of this drug and strictly under the supervision of a doctor
Dosage
To use the medicine “Cefecon” (suppositories for children), the instruction recommends that after a cleansing enema or after the intestines have cleansed spontaneously. Suppositories are inserted into the rectum. The dose of the drug is calculated in accordance with the body weight of the child and his age. The maximum dose per day is 60 mg / kg, a single dose is at least 10-15 mg per kilogram of weight. On the day, the drug is administered 3-4 times at regular intervals.
In total, the course of treatment for lowering the body temperature of the child lasts 3 days, for pain relief - 5 days. Further extension of treatment should be agreed with the pediatrician.
Side effects
In the medicine “Cefecon” (candles for children), the instruction notes some side effects.
On the part of the digestive system, in some cases, nausea, vomiting, irritation or inflammation of the rectum can be observed.
Rarely, but there are symptoms of anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia.
Allergic manifestations in the form of rash, itching, urticaria, and Quincke edema are also possible.
With prolonged use of the drug in high doses, hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic effects may occur.
Contraindications
The medicine "Cefecon" (candles for children) does not recommend the use of the drug for diseases of the liver and kidneys, as well as for increased sensitivity to the components of the drug, in particular, to paracetamol.
special instructions
Particular caution should be used in the treatment of patients with Gilbert syndrome.
With prolonged use of the drug “Cefecon” for children, regular medical supervision is required, as well as periodic monitoring of laboratory parameters - a picture of peripheral blood and liver condition.
Overdose
Signs of acute drug poisoning can be expressed as stomach pain, vomiting, nausea, sweating, and pallor of the skin. After two days, liver damage is detected. In severe cases, a child may develop a coma, develop kidney failure or encephalopathy. Therefore, at the first signs of an overdose, immediately stop the use of suppositories and begin symptomatic therapy.
Terms and conditions of storage
The medicine must be stored out of the reach of children, in a dry, cool place for no more than 2 years.
The drug is dispensed without a doctor’s prescription.