Nurofen for children is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug derived from phenylpropionic acid. Nurofen refers to drugs that have an antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect on a person, in addition, ibuprofen, which is a component of the drug, inhibits platelet aggregation. After ingestion, Nurofen for children is instantly and almost completely absorbed in the stomach, the maximum concentration of the drug in the blood is reached in about an hour or two after ingestion. The rectal use of ibuprofen allows you to reach the maximum concentration of the drug in the blood after 45 minutes.
Nurofen during pregnancy
Nurofen during pregnancy should be taken with extreme caution, although many experts have repeatedly used this drug in the early stages of pregnancy. When prescribing a drug, one should always evaluate the risk and correlate it with the real benefits of the drug, both for the health of the mother and for the health of her unborn child. In extreme cases, with persistent pain or other ailments, a pregnant woman can take Nurofen for children, it has slightly fewer contraindications than Nurofen for adults.
Nurofen Indications.
Nurofen is often used to treat pain of various origins and for symptomatic treatment of fever. Nurofen for children is used in a variety of conditions: teething pain, fever after vaccination, viral infections, flu and other types of pain. The drug is used for various kinds of neuralgia, for sore throat, in the ears, with sprains and migraines.
Nurofen for children and adults. Contraindications
A contraindication for the use of Nurofen is hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, including ibuprofen. Also, the drug is not used if a person has a history of asthma, bronchospasm, rhinitis or urticaria, which arose as a result of aspirin or other NSAIDs. It is not recommended to use the drug in case of blood coagulation and bleeding, as well as ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract or with an allergy to fructose.
Mode of application
- Nurofen for children under the age of 3 months is available in suspension;
- Nurofen for children with a body weight of 6 kg or more in suppositories;
- Nurofen Syrup for children; (The instruction prescribes the use of this drug based on the weight of the baby aged 3 months to 12 years).
- Nurofen tablets for children 12 years and older.
As an antipyretic drug, apply no more than three days, as an anesthetic - no more than five days.
Side effects
- Hypersensitivity to the drug.
- Exacerbation of bronchial asthma.
- Bronchospasm.
- Allergic skin rash .
- Nausea, vomiting, pain and discomfort in the epigastrium, diarrhea.
- Exacerbation of peptic ulcer.
- Bleeding.
- Dizziness, headache.
- Thrombocytopenia, anemia, leukopenia.
- Violation of the excretory system.
If side effects occur, immediately discontinue the drug and provide the patient with proper care.
Nurofen for children. Reviews about the drug.
Many parents who gave their children Nurofen respond very positively about the drug. It has convenient dosage forms, so there is always the opportunity to choose a dose for each child individually. Babies like the sweet taste of syrup, and they drink it with pleasure, in addition, each package has a measured syringe that allows you to not spill the drug, giving it even to the smartest kids.
Before using the drug, you must consult your doctor, only he can correctly and accurately correlate its benefit with risk.