"Paracetamol" is a reliable and proven drug with anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties. This popular drug is available both in tablet form and in the form of a liquid solution and even suppositories. Liquid "Paracetamol" is most often used to treat children. Pharmaceutical companies produce syrups with the addition of paracetamol, which are quite pleasant in taste and lack the specific bitterness that the active component of the drug possesses.
What is paracetamol?
This component was obtained back in 1877 in the United States of America, it immediately gained popularity among doctors. After 10 years, studies were conducted that showed the harm of this substance and paracetamol for a long time "fell into disfavor." It took 60 years to rehabilitate this drug. The final results of laboratory experiments showed its complete harmlessness and great benefits to the body. To date, this substance is considered practically safe, it is recommended for use even by infants.
So what is the harm and benefit of this remedy?
The benefits of the drug "Paracetamol"
It has an affordable price that attracts buyers. Today you can find "Paracetamol", sold in the following forms:
- Candles.
- Children's syrup.
- Tablets without a shell.
- Solution for injection.
- In gelatin capsules.
- Oral solution.
It is used to treat colds, as well as relief of joint pain. This remedy for headaches of various origins is well proven. No wonder paracetamol is part of many popular painkillers. It has the unique property of influencing the centers of thermoregulation of the brain. This quality does not have any antipyretic.
Harm to the drug
This remedy also has contraindications for use. It is undesirable to use it in the following cases:
- Patients with hepatitis should take Paracetamol with extreme caution.
- Long-term use of this drug can cause liver and kidney failure.
- Scientists have identified the relationship between Paracetamol and a disease called Reye’s syndrome.
- For a long time, doctors have been concerned about the direct relationship between taking Paracetamol and the occurrence of allergic rhinitis.
The course of treatment usually does not exceed five days, and for children it is completely reduced to three. It is forbidden to take this remedy with alcohol. In this case, the drug becomes toxic.
A person with healthy kidneys and liver Paracetamol can be consumed without fear of consequences. The main thing is to adhere to the norm and avoid overdose.
Drug overdose
Most often, it occurs due to excessive consumption of any drug. As a rule, the main symptoms of an excess of the drug are as follows:
- The patient develops excessive drowsiness and dizziness.
- Very often there is discomfort in the abdomen, sometimes turning into pain.
- Instead of reducing the pain, headache may intensify.
Before taking any medicine, you should read its composition. In some drugs, paracetamol is present. For example, these include Citramon, Febrinol, Acetaminophen, and others. With the use of both these drugs and Paracetamol, an overdose is possible.
Composition and properties of the suspension
The drug can be produced both in the form of a suspension, and in the form of a syrup. Pharmstandard pharmaceutical company produces Paracetamol in liquid form for oral administration with the taste of orange or strawberry. One bottle contains 120 ml of liquid. The composition of the drug is as follows:
- The active substance (paracetamol) is contained in an amount of 2.4 g.
- Sorbitol.
- Methylparaben.
- Water.
- Dyes and flavors.
This remedy is used to treat children from four weeks of age. As an indication for use, you can name:
- All inflammatory processes.
- Infectious diseases.
- Pain of any origin (tooth, ear, resulting from injuries and burns).
This is an excellent antipyretic, most suitable for the treatment of children and pregnant women.
Drug dosage
Liquid children's "Paracetamol" is used exclusively for oral administration. In the package, in addition to the bottle with the drug, there is a plastic measuring spoon. Due to the composition of this product, it can be consumed before meals. It practically does not irritate the walls of the stomach. A measuring spoon is designed for a volume of 10 ml.
Parents often ask: "How to give a child liquid" Paracetamol "?". For the treatment of young children, this amount will be enough. Older children (starting from 3 months and ending with one year) can consume 2 tablespoons of suspension per day. In the future, the dosage will depend on body weight. It is calculated as follows: 15 ml of the drug is taken per 1 kg of the child’s body weight.
The course of treatment with liquid “Paracetamol for children usually lasts no more than five days. In the future, the doctor may prescribe an additional dose of the drug, but only after a preliminary examination and analysis.
Overdose and compatibility
You can not combine this tool with alcohol. Ethanol paired with paracetamol leads to the development of acute pancreatitis. It is not recommended to be used together with Paracetamol and Diflunisal. If after taking "Paracetamol" the fever continues to hold, you should consult your doctor and take tests. In case of an overdose of liquid Paracetamol for children, the instructions for use warn of possible liver damage, the occurrence of pain in the pancreas, nausea and vomiting. The patient appears unnatural pallor of the face and lethargy.
Syrup
In the composition of the liquid children's "Paracetamol" there is an active substance of the same name. In addition to it, the composition of the drug also includes the following components:
- Preservative Sorbitol.
- Highly processed alcohol.
- Substitute of glycerin.
- Flavoring.
- Water.
- Propylene glycol.
This tool is well absorbed through the walls of the stomach and is well absorbed by the body. After half an hour, the maximum concentration of the active substance in the plasma occurs. Withdrawal of the drug occurs within 6 hours.
Dosage and contraindications
According to the instructions for use, the liquid "Paracetamol" for children can be used only from six months of age. The dosage of the drug should be no more than one scoop per day. Children under the age of three already consume one and a half tablespoons of the drug, and from 6 years the dosage is increased by 2 times. The course of treatment should not exceed four days. It should be noted that adults do not use such a drug. The syrup is intended exclusively for the treatment of children aged 7-8 years.
The instructions for liquid “Paracetamol” indicate that sometimes after taking the drug there is nausea and a feeling of discomfort in the stomach. If the unpleasant feeling does not go away for several hours, the next dose is skipped and the further condition of the baby is observed.
Suppositories
For the treatment of children, candles are also used. They are based on solid fat, and, of course, paracetamol acts as the active ingredient. Candles are packed in convenient packs of 10 pieces each. You can not use suppositories more than 4 times a day for the treatment of an adult. Children of six months of age are given half a candle a day, from three years old - no more than 2 candles, and from 12 years old you can already use an adult dosage. This drug copes with high temperature and does not injure the mucous membrane of the stomach. Many doctors consider candles to be the best treatment for children. Although this method has both supporters and opponents.
Do not use candles for too long and repeatedly. In case of an overdose, microcracks and bleeding in the anus may occur.
Before inserting a candle, the child is given the opportunity to empty the stomach, after which his anus is washed. With clean hands, open the package and insert the candle into the baby's anus. The child should lie down on his tummy or side for some time so that the composition of the candle can dissolve and distribute as evenly as possible. Side effects include itching and a burning sensation.
Instructions for use
Liquid "Paracetamol" for children is prescribed from six months of age. In the first six months, the norm of the drug is half a scoop per day. In the future, the daily intake of the drug is calculated based on the body weight of the child. Especially for convenience, some manufacturers add a double measuring spoon to the package. On the one hand, a spoon is designed for 10 ml, and on the other - for 15 ml.
Not all parents know how much to give liquid "Paracetamol" to a child. According to the instructions, children under 8 years old are given one small spoon per day, and for children up to a year only half. Starting from 9 to 12 years, you can take one large spoonful of liquid funds per day.
When treating children, it is extremely important not to exceed the dose of the drug and take into account the recommended course of treatment, which is three days. In order to continue taking Paracetamol, you should consult your doctor and take tests. If the doctor does not reveal any abnormalities, then treatment can continue.
"Paracetamol" during pregnancy
When a pregnant woman begins to get colds, the question is very acute: "What means can be used so as not to harm the unborn baby?" Doctors recommend using only Paracetamol. It is the safest in comparison with other similar means. The usual dosage is 500 mg per day. This is about one and a half tablets.
The most dangerous is the first and last trimester of pregnancy. During this period, doctors recommend using antipyretic drugs only at temperatures above 38.5 degrees so as not to get complications after taking the drug. It is recommended to bring down the temperature with a plentiful, warm drink, compresses with vinegar or raspberries.
This berry contains acetylsalicylic acid, which also has an antipyretic property. It can be consumed boiled or fresh. Heat treatment does not have a special effect on the beneficial properties of this berry. There is a risk of losing a small amount of vitamin C, but the rest of the beneficial substances remain.
If a pregnant woman needs an anti-inflammatory or analgesic medicine, then doctors also recommend using Paracetamol. As an alternative, Ibuprofen can be used.
Analogs and storage method
There are many drugs based on the active substance paracetamol. Many of them can be used to treat children:
- "Acetaminophen". Sold in powder form for suspension, tablets and syrup. The liquid “Acetaminophen” is used as follows: children under 1 year old take no more than 500 mg of the drug. Starting from the age of three, you can use 1 g of the drug per day, and from 12 years of age - 2 g. The course of treatment is usually no more than three days. Side effects include psychosis, nervousness, and anemia. When using syrup, it should be borne in mind that sugar is part of it. Instructions for liquid "Paracetamol" for children and "Acetaminophen" are almost identical.
- The drug "Daleron." Presented in the form of a liquid solution, in addition to paracetamol, citric acid, vitamin E, sodium benzoate, red dye, sorbitol and fruit flavor are present. This composition has a fairly high level of digestibility. The active components of this agent are excreted after 3-4 hours. When treating young children, specialists prescribe 40 ml of the drug per day. Starting from 12 months, you can consume 120 ml per day, and adolescents (from 12 years old) drink about 500 ml per day. For convenience, use the syringe that is included with this tool. It is very convenient for them to inject the composition into the mouth of a small child. Side effects include nausea and vomiting. In rare cases, skin irritation and itching may appear. The dosage of liquid "Paracetamol" for children and "Daleron" coincide.
- The drug "Aldazole." Available in the form of syrup without added sugar. The composition is contained in convenient dark-colored bottles, and there is a measuring spoon in the kit with the drug. In the treatment of children under 12 months, you can use only half a teaspoon per day. In the future, the drug norm increases and already adult patients can take 2 teaspoons four times a day. You can not increase the dosage of this tool. Otherwise, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting may occur. With kidney or liver disease, the rate of the drug is halved.
- Antipyretic agent "Grinding". Available in the form of suppositories for rectal use. Children up to 3 months can use one candle per day, divided into 2 times. Adult patients and children from 12 years old use up to 4 candles per day. After an overdose of “Grinding”, a renal and liver dysfunction may occur.
- Syrup "Lupocet". The use of this drug is practically no different from other similar drugs containing paracetamol in liquid form for children. Subject to all the recommended rules of use, no side effects, as a rule, arise. This tool is perfectly absorbed through the walls of the stomach and shows its activity within half an hour after administration. Contraindication to use are serious liver diseases (for example, hepatitis or cirrhosis), as well as individual intolerance to the drug. It is contraindicated to use this tool with alcohol.
- Syrup "Panadol". This is the most famous and popular drug among other similar products. It is produced by the Belgian pharmaceutical company Puma. The dosages of the liquid baby Paracetamol and Panadol are identical. In addition to syrup, Panadol tablets are very popular. Children from the age of six can take up to 4 tablets per day. For convenience, they can be dissolved in water and drunk in liquid form.
- "Sanidol." This medicine is available in the form of a powder, syrup, tablets or capsules. Children under six years of age can take a solution of "Sanidol" in a volume of 10 ml per day, while adolescents consume 20 ml per day. In case of an overdose, urticaria, hepatic colic and bloating may appear. Sometimes patients experience weakness, drowsiness, and pallor of the face. Doctors do not recommend using any drug with paracetamol for more than five days.
Syrups and suspensions of "Paracetamol" should be stored for 3 years out of the reach of children. Storage temperature should not exceed 30 degrees.
User reviews
The liquid "Paracetamol" in the form of syrup is very often used to treat young children. On the Internet you can find a lot of reviews in which parents praise this drug. He has many admirers among experienced and young parents. According to most users, the syrup perfectly anesthetizes, lowers body temperature and treats inflammation. It is used during the growth of the baby’s first teeth, which, as a rule, is very painful. Unfortunately, you can not use this tool until six months, when many children already begin to suffer from toothache.
On forums on the Internet, parents often ask: "How long does liquid Paracetamol liquid for children work?" This remedy is active quite quickly and within the first 30 minutes the body temperature drops to normal. The syrup has a very pleasant taste and the child practically does not resist when taking the medicine. In extreme cases, you can allow the child to drink this product with juice or fruit drink at room temperature. To alleviate the condition of the baby, they wipe his forehead with a cotton swab dipped in vinegar, diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 3.
Among the negative reviews you can find dissatisfaction with the fact that in the composition of the syrup there are many dyes and flavors. Sometimes this causes an allergic reaction. In children, a red rash appears on the skin, accompanied by itching. Parents blame it on the flavors and colorants present in the syrup.
Sometimes users are dissatisfied with the fact that, in their opinion, the action of liquid "Paracetamol" in the form of a syrup or suspension is not enough for a long time. Because of this, they often switch to "Nurofen" or other similar means, which cannot be done. Unlike Paracetamol, Nurofen is not such a safe drug for a child’s health. It is strongly not recommended to use "Aspirin". It irritates the gastric mucosa and its use leads to negative consequences.
Parents really like that in the package of liquid “Paracetamol” there is a measuring syringe. They are much more convenient to use than a spoon. To buy this product, a doctor’s prescription is not required, and the drug itself is on sale in any pharmacy in our huge country. The price depends on the manufacturer, but on average you can buy the drug at a price of 60 to 120 rubles.