"Paracetamol": instructions for use, analogues. Analog "Paracetamol" for children

"Paracetamol" (a synthetic compound of para-acetaminophenol) is a non-narcotic analgesic from the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. For many years, he has been leading the composition of most drugs prescribed for adults and children for any manifestations of the common cold and flu. Therefore, anyone can choose for themselves an analog of "Paracetamol", in which the concentration of the active substance will be much lower.

The main advantage of this drug is the almost complete absence of toxicity, due to which it is considered one of the most harmless drugs for the body and is dispensed in pharmacies without a prescription. However, despite this, before using it, you should still consult your doctor, because long-term use of Paracetamol or any of its analogues can have a negative effect on the functioning of the kidneys and liver.

Basic data

Despite the fact that the instructions for Paracetamol say that it can be used to effectively reduce the temperature in children from three months old, most doctors do not recommend giving this medicine to preschoolers, advising them to use the analog of Paracetamol instead. Due to the variety of paracetamol-containing drugs, anyone can, after consulting with a specialist, choose for themselves a drug that is ideally suitable in price and composition.

For the same reason, “Paracetamol” should not be combined with other drugs without first consulting a doctor, since the simultaneous administration of the mentioned drug with other paracetamol-containing drugs can provoke an overdose and contribute to the development of a number of diseases.

After what time is the result observed?

When ingestion of paracetamol-containing drugs, the maximum concentration of the active substance in the blood will be reached in half an hour, in connection with which the expected effect from the intake will become noticeable in a few hours. During this time, paracetamol enters the liver, where it is split into intermediate metabolic products - metabolites. Some of them are characterized by an increased level of toxicity, because of which drugs in this group should not be used for people with sick kidneys or liver.

Remember that the remedy we are considering does not eliminate the disease, but only drowns out the main symptoms, therefore, with the development of pain in the joints and muscles, as well as with the appearance of pain resulting from injuries and bruises, you should not take "Paracetamol".

Analogues, synonyms of it most often have a similar effect on the body. So, for example, the main component in Paracetamol MS, as in the usual form of the drug, is para-acetaminophenol. In most cases, the only difference between the analogues is the concentration of the active substance and additional ingredients that give the drugs unique characteristics. Thanks to the release in various dosage forms, if necessary, you can get a therapeutic effect in the shortest possible time. It will be enough to simply replace the usual Paracetamol tablets with an analog of the drug in the form of a syrup, suspension or suppository.

Effects on the body

Often, the analogue of "Paracetamol" affects the body much faster than the original. Moreover, due to the fact that the drugs in most cases have the same therapeutic effect, their indications and contraindications are very similar.

Like Paracetamol itself, analogues are recommended for use in cases of fever caused by a prolonged increase in body temperature during a severe cold, flu, SARS, and acute respiratory infections, as well as during toothache, headache, and muscle pain. In pediatrics, the drug, in addition to the main purpose, can be used to relieve pain in the gums when teething in babies.

Pounded Paracetamol tablets are often used as an effective acne remedy. To do this, it should be moistened with a small amount of water and applied to the problem area for 5-10 minutes. In addition, in cases where the drug cannot be taken orally in the usual way, for example, immediately after surgery, when it is necessary to remove pain and inflammation as soon as possible, Paracetamol can be administered intravenously.

Features of taking paracetamol-containing drugs

The main thing to remember is that Paracetamol is not an antibiotic. It is designed to facilitate the negative manifestations of diseases, and not eliminate their root cause. In this case, regardless of the symptoms, the duration of treatment should not exceed a week.

To give analogues of "Paracetamol" (for children there are quite a lot of funds) for babies, starting from the age of three months. However, remember that before giving a child any paracetamol-containing drug, it is imperative that you not only read the instructions, but also consult a pediatrician.

In order not to interfere with the antipyretic and analgesic effect, the medicine and its substitutes should be taken exclusively after meals, washed down with plenty of water.

Be sure to keep in mind that if you have liver or kidney disease, at least 8 hours must have elapsed since the last medication was taken. Only in this way can you take Paracetamol and its analogues without harm to the kidneys.

Instructions for use

Tablets are prescribed for children from two years old only in special cases. At the same time, their admission should take place under strict medical supervision.

• For children under 12 years old, the daily dose of the drug is 60 mg / kg.
• For patients aged 12 years and older and weighing more than 40 kg, the daily norm should not exceed 500 mg. The drug must be taken at the rate of not more than three tablets every 4 hours. The daily norm for the administration of Paracetamol tablets made in the form of tablets can be increased to 1 g at a time only as a last resort, however, before increasing the dosage, you should always consult your doctor.

"Paracetamol" in the candlelight

The decrease in temperature after using candles is much faster than after taking the tablets. However, you must consider that they can not be used for more than three days with fever and 5 days - during the elimination of pain symptoms.

Dosage:

• Babies from 5 months to a year - 0.5 candles.
• Patients 1-3 years old - 1.5 candles.
• Children 3-5 years old - 2 candles.
• Patients 5-10 years old - no more than 3.5 candles.
• Children 10-12 years old - up to 5 candles.

"Paracetamol" in the form of syrup and suspension

To treat colds in one-year-old children, doctors most often use the liquid form of Paracetamol (syrup). Analogues of the drug, for example, Paramosha, are no less popular, since they do not contain sugar and can be used to treat colds and flu in babies from the age of three months. However, you should take into account that no matter what paracetamol-based syrup you choose to treat your child, you should always consult a pediatrician before giving it to your baby.

Single dosage for children:

• From three months to a year - 1 teaspoon.
• From a year to 6 years - no more than two spoons.
• From 6 to 14 years - 4 spoons.

At the same time, consider that if the above dosages do not give the expected effect, you should, after consulting with your doctor, choose the “Paracetamol” analog with a different amount of active substance and a number of auxiliary components.

It is necessary to use the drug from one to four times a day. In this case, between doses, it is necessary to maintain a gap of at least 3-4 hours. As for the suspension, it is dosed according to the same principle.

"Paracetamol": instructions for use, analogues

In the table below, you can familiarize yourself with the most common paracetamol-containing drugs and choose for yourself the most suitable option in composition and price.

Despite the variety of these drugs, the active substance is the same for everyone - paracetamol.

An analogue (cheaper than the domestic “Paracetamol”, it is difficult to find a remedy, but now there are many more expensive medicines) will have an almost identical effect, so you should not overpay for a medicine with a similar composition. In addition, keep in mind that identical drugs can vary significantly in cost in different pharmacies - this directly depends on the pricing policy of the points of sale, manufacturing company, and region.

Interaction with other drugs

It is no secret that complex treatment allows you to achieve faster results. That is why most doctors recommend combining or alternating the use of Paracetamol with other drugs.

Drugs that are most often combined with Paracetamol:

• "Caffeine". The substance obtained by combining these drugs has a double power and has a powerful effect on the body. It is this compound that is most effective for use against headaches in people with low blood pressure. For those who do not want to take two types of tablets at once, there is the drug "Panadol Extra", in the composition of which these substances are the main ones.
• No-shpa. The resulting compound copes well with both headache and temperature, so it is often prescribed for small children.
• "Analgin." The resulting compound cannot be combined with other anti-inflammatory drugs. Analgin has a similar effect to paracetamol on the body, but it has many contraindications, causing most people to irritate the gastric mucosa.
• Ibufen or Nurofen. The compound quickly reduces the temperature and has a powerful analgesic effect.
• Suprastin. The tandem most commonly used to relieve symptoms of fever in people prone to allergic reactions. In addition, "Paracetamol" and "Suprastin" are prescribed during the period of post-vaccination, if the body temperature after vaccination began to rise.

The use of drugs containing paracetamol during pregnancy

The instructions for the drug say that it is able to penetrate the placenta. Moreover, the larger the fetus becomes, the higher the risk that the drug will have a negative effect on it. For example, the use of certain analogues of Paracetamol or the drug itself in the last months of pregnancy increases the likelihood of having a baby with asthma, respiratory problems or various allergic reactions.

In addition, at this stage, taking paracetamol-based products can cause fetal malformations of the internal organs or even cause a miscarriage. That is why it is necessary to approach the treatment with these drugs with extreme caution, using them only in emergency situations and strictly under medical supervision.

Paracetamol for children

The most popular analogues of "Paracetamol" for children:

• Syrup "Paramosha".

• "Akamol-Teva."

• "Panadol" (for children).

• "Tylenol" (for children).

• "Acetophene."

• "Panadol Junior."

• "Paracetamol MS."

• "Passage" (for children).

• Efferalgan (for children).

Doctors recommend alternating children's analogues of the drug. In this case, the question of which dosage forms of the drug will be prescribed is decided individually, depending on how the child feels. Keep in mind that without consulting a doctor, the duration of treatment with paracetamol-containing drugs should not exceed five days. "Paracetamol" for children, the analogues of which are listed above, has a lower level of active substance, so some forms of the medication can be used to treat colds and flu in children who have reached the age of three.

If the child has a negative reaction to the treatment with the mentioned drugs, immediately call an ambulance. If the doctor after examination determines that these signs have really provoked an overdose of paracetamol, the child is immediately given an enterosorbent, which significantly reduces the percentage of absorption of the active substance in the blood, and in urgent cases they start washing the stomach, after which they enter an antidote.

Contraindications

"Paracetamol" should not be used in the following cases:

• with diseases of the kidneys and liver;
• with a high level of alcohol in the blood;
• with an allergy to the drug;
• in the last months of pregnancy.

Before you start using the analogue of "Paracetamol" or the drug itself, be sure to read the instructions and consult your doctor. Only in this way can you protect yourself from negative reactions and get the maximum benefit and desired effect from the medicine. Be healthy!