The child's temperature rose, he became lethargic and tearful, refuses to eat, he often has vomiting. But do not rush to give the baby an antipyretic immediately , because fever is a protective reaction of the body to infection. The immunity of your child is being formed.
There are temperature parameters when young children should start giving antipyretic drugs. Children under 2 months of age and at risk (with heart disease, metabolic disorders, neurological pathology) - when the body temperature exceeds 38.0-38.5 ° C. Potentially healthy babies consider 39.0 - 39.5 ° C to be the acceptable limit, which corresponds to the maximum temperature for most infections. If these indicators are exceeded, you should resort to antipyretic drugs. There are a wide range of such drugs available in various forms, one of which are rectal suppositories.
Antipyretic suppositories for children is one of the dosage forms widely used in pediatrics. They are widely used in view of ease of use. It is difficult to give tablets to babies, and many children experience an allergic reaction in the form of diathesis to the components of the antipyretic syrup. Often a child in this state simply refuses to take medicine, and attempts to “convince and drink” very often end with an increased emetic reaction of the sick body.
Modern antipyretic suppositories for children , manufactured by the pharmaceutical industry, may contain paracetamol or ibuprofen that are approved for use at an early age as the main drug. The first of them is allowed to apply from the moment of birth. There are antipyretic suppositories such as “Children's Panadol”, “Cefecon D”, “Efferalgan”, which include paracetamol in various dosages. So Efferalgan is available with a dosage of 80, 150 and 300 mg, which corresponds to different ages. These drugs, like many others, have limitations and contraindications. So, the daily dose per 1 kg of mass should not be more than 60 mg. The drug is used in 4 doses every 6 hours. Infants 1-2 months of age are prescribed 1 suppository per day.
What to do in especially difficult situations, if the temperature nevertheless rises before the next portion of the medicine is allowed to be used? Here you will come to the rescue of another drug - antipyretic suppositories for children with ibuprofen - Nurofen. The maximum daily intake dose of 30 mg per 1 kg of mass, which will be no more than 10 mg / kg at a time, there can be up to 4 such doses per day.
It should be remembered that these drugs at high doses and for a long period of use can cause an allergic reaction in the child, impaired functioning of the hematopoietic system, liver or kidneys. An overdose is dangerous when using any medications!
In the treatment of various respiratory diseases, antipyretic suppositories for infants with interferon - “Viferon” or “Genferon” can be used. Their reception is allowed from birth. They possess antiviral and immunomodulatory properties, are well studied, have excellent tolerance and high efficiency. And even with prolonged use they do not have a negative effect on the child’s immune system. With complex treatment, they interact well with other drugs. In turn, they have a positive effect on the microflora of the body during antibiotic treatment, thereby inhibiting the development of dysbiosis.
Antipyretic suppositories for children "Viburkol" belong to the group of homeopathic medicines. They have a sedative, anticonvulsant, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. Viburkol lowers the temperature without causing hypotonic circulatory disorders. It is allowed to use 1 suppository rectally with a frequency of 15-20 minutes, but in time no more than 2 hours until the desired effect is achieved. Later - 1 to 3 times a day. Maximum for children up to six months - 1 candle 2 times a day.
This article provides the main means of temperature for children of the rectal type. And which of them you will use to treat the child, your doctor will tell you best. From the experience of many mothers, it can be said that funds such as antipyretic candles should always be in your home medicine cabinet. They do not cause allergies, do not irritate the stomach, last longer and can be used at night when the baby is sleeping. Just be sure to remember the recommendations for their dosage.