Parents combine the techniques of some drugs that have an antipyretic effect. The child's body can respond to toxic substances of medicines, so pediatricians advise taking groups of drugs with the same properties at intervals. The safest for children are considered "Paracetamol", "Nurofen", "Ibufen D". However, their effect can be observed after several hours. After how much can Nurofen be given after Paracetamol, what effect should be expected from a double dose of antipyretic?
Paracetamol action, candles for children under 12 years old
A pediatrician has the right to prescribe a child several medications for temperature with a frequency of use once every 4-6 hours. Observing the time intervals, children should first be given a less concentrated drug. "Paracetamol" is available in candles, which is convenient for rectal use for children from 0 to 12 years. The drug begins in 20-30 minutes. But how long can I give Nurofen after Paracetamol to a child?
Please note the following:
- An organism infected with SARS does not always respond quickly to antipyretic drugs.
- A severe infection attached to the body after a cold or bronchitis can "keep" the temperature.
- It is not recommended to bring down heat to 38.5 degrees so that the baby can fight the disease on its own.
Paracetamol remains in the blood for about 4 hours. Its action is aimed at local immunity, so it can not cope with serious complications after acute respiratory viral infections or acute respiratory infections. In this case, anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed.
How does Nurofen work?
"Nurofen" is similar to "Paracetamol" only in effect, they both reduce heat, only the active substance in a 5 ml suspension of "Nurofen" is ibuprofen, as well as glycerol, citric acid, sodium citrate and chloride. Suppositories "Paracetamol" contain 0.08 g of active substance and solid fat. Imagine giving a child a double dose of an analgesic and an antipyretic. This will cause hepatonecrosis. The dosage should be calculated according to the instructions:
- children under 1 year of age take 1 candle, which contains 125 mg of the active substance;
- children under 3 years can take 2 candles of 125 mg or 1 candle of 250 mg;
- children over 3-4 years old take 2 candles of 250 mg at a time.
Nurofen relieves heat only after 40 minutes. Its effect lasts for 6 hours. Similarly, "Paracetamol" can not take the drug overdose. Therefore, the doctor indicates how much can give "Nurofen" after "Paracetamol".
Intervals and Duration
If the baby needs to bring down the temperature to 39 degrees, it is recommended to introduce a candle with an amount of 125 or 250 mg of the active substance into the anus. After 30 minutes, a reaction is observed. As a rule, high temperature drops to the level of 37.5-37.8 degrees. Further, the body fights the infection on its own.
If the temperature does not go astray, it makes no sense to give a drug that does not help. Therefore, parents are advised to use an analogue, but after how much can Nurofen be given after Paracetamol?
Note:
- The action of "Nurofen" lasts 6 hours. The temperature drops to normal.
- It is allowed to give the child according to the instructions up to 4 times a day.
- "Paracetamol" should be taken 2-4 times a day.
When designing a treatment regimen, it is important to know how much you can give Nurofen after Paracetamol. If the effect of the latter is poorly expressed, after 4 hours you can give 2.5 ml of Nurofen. This is a single dose based on the age of the child. More than 10 ml should not be taken. Therefore, given the composition of Paracetamol, the intake of Nurofen according to the instructions (maximum 4 times a day) is divided into two. Alternate medications with an interval of 4-6 hours.
When the temperature does not drop, what should I do?
It also happens that the temperature does not drop, the heat persists, the child is not able to fight the temperature on his own. So, how much can you give "Nurofen" after "Paracetamol"? Komarovsky notes:
- The interval between taking one drug is 6 hours.
- The interval between similar products is 4 hours.
Therefore, giving the child one medicine, a similar one should be taken no earlier than 4 hours later. The same drug should be taken at least 6 hours later.
Expert opinion: what do pediatricians say?
"Paracetamol" contains active substances that have an antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effect. The latter is so insignificant that it can be neglected. Therefore, an analogue is prescribed - Nurofen or Ibufen. They can relieve pain, reduce temperature, fever, have a strong anti-inflammatory effect. In "Paracetamol" there is only an analgesic and antipyretic. In "Nurofen" - a complex of substances. An adult with the primary symptoms of flu or a cold will be helped by Paracetamol, but not by a child.
If the disease has dragged on, there is no point in treating it only with candles. Paracetamol maintains the temperature so that it does not rise, say, until the next intake of Nurofen. For example, after "Nurofen" the temperature rose, but 6 hours did not pass. Paracetamol is given to prevent the temperature from rising, and after 4 hours they are given Nurofen again. If we are talking about re-infection, acute respiratory infections, how many days can I give Nurofen after Paracetamol? In this case, there are no restrictions, since substances leave the body within half a day.