Children's illnesses, accompanied by pain and fever, cause parents a lot of anxiety and bitterness. How to help a baby who has just been born to cope with the first diseases and discomfort? In such cases, pediatricians are often advised to use the Nurofen suspension for children. Instructions for use of this drug will be discussed in this article.
Does it really have such a great effect? Does it harm newborns and babies up to a year? How should I take Nurofen Syrup for Children? Instructions for use in detail answer these and many other questions that concern caring parents. Are there any contraindications to the product? Does he have any side effects? And in what cases is it best to use liquid “Nurofen” for children? The instructions for the tool contain a list of indications according to which kids are allowed to use syrup.
However, not only newborns suffer from diseases, older children can also experience unpleasant pain symptoms. For them, you can buy at the pharmacy tablets Nurofen 200 mg. According to the instructions, for children over six years of age, this drug is an indispensable assistant in the fight against temperature and other similar symptoms.
A little about the active substance
The active component of Nurofen is ibuprofen, a derivative of propionic acid. It has analgesic, antipyretic and even anti-inflammatory effects.
Depending on the form of release (suspension, suppositories or tablets), the dosage of ibuprofen, as well as the composition of the drug itself, differs. Below we will discuss in detail all of these medicines. But first, find out what effect the active substance has on the body of a small patient.
pharmachologic effect
Once in the blood, ibuprofen actively interacts with plasma proteins, after which it is transported through the vessels to various tissues and organs, stopping the synthesis of prostaglandins. In other words, the main component inhibits the development of mediators, which are formed in the body of each person in the process of inflammation and painful reactions. In this case, pain decreases, and eventually ceases completely.
Moreover, ibuprofen is able to lower platelet pooling (or bonding). Thus, it acts as a blood-thinner.
How is the substance excreted
Ibuprofen very quickly begins to interact with blood proteins, after fifteen minutes it can be detected in plasma. It slowly penetrates the joints, but is very well concentrated in the synovial fluid. It may even pass into breast milk, however in very small quantities. The maximum duration of the drug is eight hours.
After that, the substance breaks down in the liver, after which it is excreted from the body through urine (kidneys), in a small amount - through bile (liver).
So, we briefly familiarized ourselves with the active substance of the Nurofen preparation for children. Instructions for use of the suspension, suppositories and tablets individually will be discussed later.
Syrup composition
According to the instructions, the suspension for children “Nurofen” includes one hundred milligrams of the active ingredient (per five milliliters of the drug). This is a thin liquid agent that looks white in color with a pronounced orange or strawberry flavor and aroma.
Additional substances used in the manufacture of the drug are glycerol and polysorbate 80 (0.5 milligrams each), sodium saccharin (ten milligrams), citric acid (twenty milligrams), purified water (four to five milliliters), maltitol syrup (1.625 milligrams ), sodium citrate (25.45 milligrams), xanthan gum, sodium chloride, flavor (strawberry or orange) and others. As you can see, the drug does not contain sugar, so it can be prescribed for children suffering from diabetes.
The packaging is equipped with a bottle with a suspension of 100, 150 or 200 milliliters and a special syringe dispenser that helps parents determine the required dose of medication.
When is Nurofen syrup prescribed for children? The instructions for use of the drug indicate a specific list of ailments.
When to take suspension
First of all, you should know that the drug is intended for children from 3 months. The instruction for “Nurofen” in the form of syrup allows you to use the product not only for infants, but also for older children - up to twelve years old inclusive. Judging by the reviews of caring parents and experienced pediatricians, kids like the fruity taste of the drug, so they are happy to take it.
What diseases are prescribed? According to the instructions for the syrup, “Nurofen” for children can be used as an antipyretic drug during the infectious-inflammatory process, one of the symptoms of which is high fever. First of all, these are SARS, influenza, reactions to vaccinations, childhood infections, and more.
Also, the drug can be prescribed when the child suffers from headache or rheumatic pain, discomfort during teething, otitis or tonsillitis, pain in the joints or muscles.
How to use this tool?
How to take a suspension
The drug should be taken orally, preferably before meals. If a small patient has a history of gastrointestinal tract diseases, then it is best to take the drug during meals. Ibuprofen is not recommended for longer than three days in a row.
And what about the dosage? According to the instructions, Nurofen syrup for children of different ages must be used according to an individually calculated scheme.
For example, infants from three months to six months can be given the drug three times a day, 2.5 milliliters. An important condition that the manufacturer insists on is that the weight of the child should not be less than five kilograms. Some mothers say that they gave syrup to the child at two months old, however this is their personal initiative and responsibility.
A baby up to a year (weighing at least nine kilograms) should be prescribed a remedy of 2.5 milliliters, but four times a day. If there is no urgent need, then the number of receptions is recommended to be reduced to three. As many experienced moms say, this is usually enough to get rid of unpleasant symptoms.
A child aged one to three years can take the drug three milligrams a day for five milligrams. Children over four years of age (whose weight does not exceed twenty kilograms) are given a suspension of 7.5 milligrams three times a day. For ages of seven to nine and ten to twelve years, a dosage of ten and fifteen milliliters, respectively, is recommended.
As you can see, in order to correctly calculate the dose of the drug, you need to use a measuring syringe. How to do this will be described below.
Help device
Shake the syrup thoroughly before use. Then, the measuring syringe must be firmly inserted into the neck of the drug vial. After this, the vial is turned upside down, and the suspension is carefully collected with a syringe to the desired mark. Then the bottle is returned to its original position, and the syringe is placed in the child’s mouth and a measured amount of medicine is slowly injected.
After which the device is thoroughly washed in water and dried.
When you can not use a suspension
The most important contraindication to the use of the drug is the individual intolerance of ibuprofen, as well as vitamin C or other components of Nurofen. Also, the drug can not be used for urticaria, rhinitis, bronchial asthma, provoked by the above substances.
It is better to refrain from taking syrup if in the history of the baby’s disease there are such serious diagnoses as a duodenal ulcer or stomach, intestinal inflammation, internal bleeding, serious kidney and liver pathologies, various blood coagulation disorders, heart failure (especially decompensated).
Ibuprofen is prescribed with caution to those who use other painkillers or drugs to treat high blood pressure, edema, and so on.
Pregnancy and lactation
The third trimester of an interesting position is a clearly defined contraindication to the use of the drug. If you are breast-feeding and in the early stages of pregnancy, you should consult your doctor before using ibuprofen.
Side effects
Despite the fact that Nurofen is often prescribed for babies, it can have a negative effect on their body. For example, from the digestive system such unpleasant manifestations as nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain can be observed, very rarely - internal bleeding.
In the form of allergic reactions to ibuprofen, small patients may be disturbed by a rash on the body, burning sensation, asthmatic manifestations, bronchospasm, less often, an increase in temperature.
The nervous system can react negatively to the drug with headache, agitation, insomnia, dizziness.
Tachycardia, increased pressure, anemia, cystitis and other disorders of the internal organs can also be detected.
As soon as these or any other unpleasant symptoms have been detected, you should immediately discontinue treatment with Nurofen and seek the help of your doctor.
If the dose is above normal
What to do if you give your baby an increased dose of ibuprofen? Problems against the background of this incident are extremely rare, but it is still better to play it safe and consult a specialist, especially if the child is small.
Observe the baby's well-being. If the child is disturbed by vomiting and tinnitus, palpitations and pressure drop, urgent measures must be taken. For example, rinse the stomach (preferably within an hour after taking the drug), take activated charcoal and call a doctor.
Storage conditions
Syrup “Nurofen” is best preserved in a dark place inaccessible to children, at a temperature of up to 25 degrees. The shelf life of the product is no more than three years. If the bottle was opened, then, according to many parents, it is best to keep it in the refrigerator for thirty days.
Suppository composition
Pay attention to the instructions for the use of candles “Nurofen”. They were developed by specialists for use by those patients who cannot swallow the medicine through the mouth (for example, due to frequent vomiting). As caring mothers say, Nurofen suppositories are indispensable helpers for treating infants. Children under two years old are very difficult to make swallow what they do not want. In this case, rectal suppositories become a lifesaver for many parents.
According to the annotation of the drug, the composition of the Nurofen suppository includes sixty milligrams of ibuprofen and two types of solid fat, due to which the candles are freely introduced into the baby’s kidney and dissolve almost instantly inside.
Many parents are glad that this drug does not contain additional components and chemicals. This means that it is as safe as possible for newborns.
In what cases is this drug prescribed?
Indications for the use of candles
Suppositories are prescribed for diseases accompanied by fever and pain of various localization. First of all, it is SARS, otitis media, influenza, infections (scarlet fever, measles), poisoning, post-vaccination syndrome. Also, the drug can be taken with teething, bruising or sprain, fractures or neuralgia.
Briefly about the effects of candles
“Nurofen” in suppositories is the fastest-acting drug, as the drug already begins to act twenty minutes after administration. It can be used regardless of food intake and other external factors.
How to take candles
Many parents consider suppositories a harmless drug, so they are used to treat children from birth. You can often hear that mom put a candle in the baby, and he quietly slept all night. What information on this subject is contained in the instructions to “Nurofen”? The dosage for children, according to the manufacturer's recommendations, should be calculated strictly based on the body weight of the small patient.
For example, experts recommend starting suppositories only in the fourth month of a baby’s life, and then if his body weight is more than six kilograms. So, for children from three to nine months, the drug is administered three times a day, one suppository. The time interval between each appointment should be at least six, or even eight hours.
Babies from nine months to two years old are prescribed one suppository four times a day, observing a break between doses of six hours.
The duration of the course should not exceed three to five days.
Children over two years of age are usually no longer prescribed the drug, since they need a higher dosage of ibuprofen, which can be obtained from the suspension.
How to administer the drug
In reality, everything is not so complicated. The most important thing is to adhere to the rules of hygiene. Before introducing a candle, wash your hands thoroughly with soap. Then, carefully remove the suppository from the package. Be careful! You can’t hold it in the palms for a long time, as it quickly begins to melt.
Putting the baby in a position convenient for the introduction, it is necessary to carefully insert the candle into the anal opening of the child and then hold it in this position for several minutes. During this time, the suppository will dissolve and begin to act.
In what position is it best to inject the product into the baby's ass? Some mothers recommend putting the child on a barrel, while others are comfortable when the child lies on his tummy or on the back. Raising the legs of the baby up, it is very convenient to introduce him to the drug in the anus.
As you can see, there are no clear rules regarding the posture of a small patient. The most important thing is to make it convenient for him and mom.
When you can not take candles
Despite the fact that suppositories practically do not have chemicals in their composition, the drug has some contraindications. First of all, it is the age and weight of the small patient. As mentioned above, only children with a body weight of more than six kilograms can take candles. Also, one should not forget about the individual intolerance to the drug. If the baby suffers from a stomach ulcer, internal bleeding, pathologies of the liver and kidneys, then treatment with “Nurofen” is also contraindicated.
Diabetes mellitus, anemia, arterial hypertension are conditional contraindications to the use of the drug. That is, candles can be used, however, under the supervision of a specialist.
Adverse reactions
Do not forget about them. Individual intolerance to suppositories with ibuprofen can be expressed in edema of various localization, dermatoses, nausea, bronchospasm and the like symptoms. Very rarely, taking "Nurofen" can provoke nosebleeds, general weakness of the baby, and the formation of ulcers in the mouth. Problems with stools can also be observed, for example, diarrhea or, conversely, constipation.
If the child has the symptoms listed above during the treatment with the drug, it is imperative to stop taking the drug and consult your doctor.
Storage Recommendations
Judging by the reviews, many caring parents preserve Nurofen candles in the refrigerator. However, this is not necessary. According to the annotation to the drug, it must be stored at a temperature below 25 degrees, in a dry place and protected from children.
So, we read the instructions for the use of “Nurofen” in the form of candles. As you can see, suppositories are recommended for use in the treatment of babies up to two years old inclusive. What are the funds for children from 3 years old? According to the instructions, “Nurofen” in the form of a suspension is the most suitable drug for this age category of small patients. We have already reviewed this tool above.
Now let's take a closer look at the instructions for use with Nurofen tablets. For children over six years of age, this remedy is considered an indispensable medicine for fever and pain of various kinds.
Composition of the tablets
Many parents say that what the pill consists of is a decisive factor, whether they buy this medicine to treat their child or not. And this is correct, since the components that make up the drug indicate whether it is suitable for the treatment of adults or for children. According to the instructions, "Nurofen" 200 mg can be taken both by schoolchildren and adults. However, we will talk about this in more detail below.
What is part of this drug?First of all, ibuprofen, and, as you might guess, each tablet contains two hundred milligrams. Auxiliary components of the drug are stearic acid, silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium and others.
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Especially for small patients, the manufacturer produces the active substance in three forms - suspension, suppositories and tablets. From each other, these drugs differ not only in their appearance, but also in the amount of the main component. Which of these medicines is right for your baby depends on his age and body weight. The attending physician will recommend the best treatment for you, as well as prescribe the necessary dosage and individual schedule of admission. The main thing is to follow the recommendations of a specialist, and then your child will be able to overcome the ailment and will again become healthy and happy.