In response to an infection in the body, the child’s body temperature often rises. This phenomenon is completely normal, and do not panic because of this. Thus, the body resists and produces antibodies against infection.
To date, the assortment of antipyretic drugs is quite difficult to understand, and choosing a drug with the least harmful effect is not easy. One of the most popular means is Efferalgan - candles for children.
The action of this drug is primarily aimed at lowering the child's temperature. Quite often, this tool is prescribed to get rid of pain of various origins: headache, toothache, muscle. It is also used for various diseases of an infectious-inflammatory nature, flu and other childhood infections.
Efferalgan - candles for children - contraindications
There are certain contraindications that exclude the possibility of using this drug. Among them - hypersensitivity to the main component of the drug - paracetamol, impaired liver function, inflammatory processes in the rectum, as well as diarrhea. The maximum recommended daily dose of this medicine depends on the weight of the child. Usually, 60 mg of the drug is prescribed per kilogram. The daily dose is recommended to be divided into four doses, approximately every six hours. In case the child's age does not reach two months, he is prescribed one suppository per day. A candle is inserted into the rectum. Before carrying out this procedure, you must wash your hands thoroughly. Usually the effect occurs after about two hours. Pain syndromes are usually treated for five days; in turn, fever should not be treated for more than three days. In case the symptoms do not disappear, it is necessary to consult a specialist.
Efferalgan - suppositories for children, an overdose, as well as side effects of the drug
In general, this medicine is well tolerated. Rarely observed attacks of nausea and various allergic reactions. But at the time of an overdose, nausea, vomiting reflex, stomach pain, sweating and pallor of the skin can be observed . In such a situation, you must immediately consult a doctor and stop taking this drug. In order to avoid possible drug interactions, it is necessary to inform your doctor about taking any other drugs. You should also inform the doctor about the use of this medication in the case of tests for the determination of uric acid, as well as the blood sugar level of the child.
Efferalgan baby candles - benefits
The main advantage of this medicine is that it can be easily used at a time when the child is unable to swallow due to his young age. Also among the advantages it can be noted that it is possible to give efferalgan children's candles to children with very low body weight, starting from four kilograms.
Candles efferalgan - instructions for use
The action of suppositories is of a longer nature, but, as a rule, occurs later, approximately two to three hours after administration. Doctors recommend combining candle and syrup. In order to quickly lower the temperature, you should take an antipyretic syrup. The next dose should be administered in the form of candles, so you can achieve a longer antipyretic effect.
Efferalgan candles for children are available in dosages: for children whose age varies from one to five months, 80 mg. Children from six months to three years of age 150 mg, from four to ten years - 300 mg. One carton contains ten candles.