In the drug "Analgin" (candles for children), the active ingredient is metamizole sodium. As the basis of suppositories, suppository, solid fat is used.
The drug "Analgin" (candles for children) is included in the category of analgesic non-narcotic drugs. Suppositories have a yellowish-white or yellowish-cream hue, a torpedo shape.
"Analgin" (candles for children). Instruction manual
The drug is indicated for respiratory, childhood infectious, infectious and inflammatory diseases in the acute course to relieve febrile syndrome. Suppositories are used to relieve pain (mild or moderate), including headache, neuralgia, arthralgia, toothache, biliary colic, postoperative pain, soreness in case of burns, injuries.
"Analgin" (suppositories for children) is contraindicated in bronchial asthma, enhanced by taking salicylates, acetylsalicylic acid, and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Suppositories are not prescribed for oppressed hematopoiesis, anemia, renal failure, leukopenia. "Analgin" (candles for children) is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity and at the age of up to three years. No medication is prescribed for pregnant women during lactation.
With caution, suppositories are used for kidney diseases.
Suppositories "Analgin" is administered rectally after spontaneous intestinal cleansing or a cleansing enema. Before use, contour packaging is removed from the suppository, then the candle is inserted into the rectum.
The average dosage during the day is two to three doses of 10 mg / kg of body weight.
Children from three years to seven are recommended to use one or two suppositories of 100 mg twice a day.
For children from seven years to fourteen, 250 mg candles are prescribed. It is recommended to apply twice a day, one or two suppositories.
After the introduction of the drug, the child needs to be twenty to thirty minutes in a prone position. The duration of treatment should not exceed three days. Subsequent use of suppositories is carried out according to the doctor's recommendations.
Adverse reactions can occur in the form of urticaria, bronchospastic syndrome, angioedema, anaphylactic shock. In addition, violations of the kidneys, staining of urine in red are possible . Thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, agranulocytosis, and a decrease in blood pressure also appear as negative reactions.
In case of an overdose, symptoms appear in the form of nausea, stomach pain, respiratory muscle paralysis, hemorrhagic syndrome, shortness of breath, tachycardia, delirium, drowsiness, tinnitus, and impaired consciousness. As a treatment for this condition, salt laxatives are used, in case of a convulsive syndrome, intravenous administration of high-speed barbiturates and diazepam is used.
When interacting with chlorpromazine and other derivatives of phenothiazine, the development of severe hyperthermia is likely. When combined (joint) with cyclosporine, the concentration of the latter in the blood decreases.
The simultaneous use of suppositories with tricyclic antidepressants, non-narcotic analgesics, allopurinol and hormonal contraceptives can cause an increase in the toxicity of the active component (metamizole sodium).
Children's candles with analgin should be used only under the supervision of a doctor. With prolonged use of suppositories, it is necessary to control the blood picture. Perhaps a decrease in white blood cell count.
The medicine is dispensed without a prescription. After the expiration date (after two years), the medicine should not be used.