Not a single child has yet grown up without illness. Of course, the mother is always worried about the health of the baby. But during diseases, the body acquires immunity to various infections, so this is a normal process. Thus, the protective function of the body is formed.
Recently, antiviral suppositories for children have become widespread in the treatment of various pathological processes. It is about these drugs that will be discussed in today's article. You will find out what antiviral suppositories are for children. You can also find out a lot of information about the features of the use of these drugs.
Antiviral candles for children
The main active ingredient in this group of drugs is human recombinant interferon . Between themselves, these drugs differ in the composition of additional components. Also, antiviral suppositories for children may include a different dose of interferon.
These drugs are absolutely safe for the child's body. All of them are appointed from the first days of life and up to three years. In some cases, the compositions can be used by an adult or teenager. However, this should take into account the dosage of the drug, which should be increased.
When are such medicines prescribed?
Antiviral drugs for children up to a year and later are widely used in the treatment of colds and infectious diseases. It is worth noting that such drugs are absolutely ineffective during bacterial pathology. Only in some cases, drugs can be used in complex therapy.
Also, funds are used to correct the gastrointestinal tract. Antiviral suppositories (for children) prevent infection by direct contact with a sick person.
Are there any contraindications to the use of the medicine?
Antiviral suppositories for children are absolutely safe. In some cases, even expectant and nursing mothers can use them. Normally, interferon is produced by the human body when a focus of infection occurs. That is why the drug can be used without any concern.
It is worth noting that some children are prone to an allergic reaction to the components of the drug. That is why before treatment it is worth carefully reading the instructions and get expert advice.
What antiviral drugs are there for children under one year of age and older?
Modern pharmacology produces many tools to fight viruses and increase immunity. Among them you can find pills, capsules for resorption, syrups and suspensions, tinctures and teas. Antiviral suppositories for children are also very popular: Viferon, Kipfern, Genferon. It is worth noting that they are all similar not only in composition and action, but also in name. Let us consider in more detail each of these drugs.
The medicine "Viferon"
This product is manufactured by the Russian company Feron OJSC. It is worth saying that this drug is the most popular of all its analogues. In its composition, it has human interferon in different dosages. So, you can meet 150,000, 500,000, 1,000,000 and 3,000,000 units. In addition, the composition of the medicine includes cocoa butter, as well as confectionery fat. In addition to suppositories, you can find gel and ointment of this brand.
Antiviral suppositories for children up to a year are preferably used in a minimum dosage. In some cases, pediatricians recommend administering half doses. This tool is used exclusively rectally and can be used from the very first days of a baby's life.
The drug is prescribed for treatment or for preventive purposes. In the first case, you need to enter one candle twice a day. The course of treatment is from 5 to 10 days. If the medicine is prescribed for preventive purposes, then it is worth using one suppository per day. It is allowed to use the drug for up to one month.
The medicine "Genferon"
Genferon antiviral suppositories (for children) contain the following components: recombinant interferon, taurine, as well as benzocaine and solid fat. The product is produced by the company "Biocad". It is worth saying that in addition to rectal use, the drug can be administered vaginally. However, for children this method is contraindicated. You can also find a medicine in the form of a spray.
The drug, in addition to immunomodulating and immunostimulating effects, has an analgesic effect. This is due to the content of benzocaine in the composition. Most often, the drug is prescribed for babies, which has the word "light" in its name. In this case, the drug contains interferon in an amount of 125,000 units.
Like the previous drug, Genferon is prescribed for prophylaxis or treatment. The pathology correction course is 10 days. In this case, up to two suppositories are used per day. If it is necessary to choose a preventive method of exposure, then the drug is administered once a day for one month.
The medicine "Kipferon"
These antiviral suppositories for children under one year of age and older are produced by the Russian company Alfarm. In addition to interferon, the drug contains immunoglobulin. Also, the composition of the candle includes fat and paraffin. The drug has an immunostimulating, immunomodulating, antiviral and bactericidal effect on the body. The tool perfectly protects the mucous membranes from the penetration of foreign microorganisms into them.
Kipferon suppositories are used for rectal administration. Assign them to children from the first days of life. The dosage for treatment is most often chosen as follows. One candle is injected every 24 hours. When the child reaches the age of one year, the drug is used twice a day. The course is no more than one week. In order to prevent this drug can be administered one suppository after three days. In this case, the course will be three or four weeks. Babies may be recommended to use the drug at half the dose.
How to use antiviral drugs for children under 3 years old?
Since at this age, most often preference is given to rectal suppositories, then we will focus on them. You already know what dosage is used for this or that medicine. How to put these candles correctly for children?
First you need to choose the right tool. This can only be done after a physical examination and diagnosis. Next, you should choose the right dosage. The doctor will help to do this as correctly as possible. If it is recommended to use the medicine twice a day, then you need to do this with the same amount of time. For example, the first dose was administered at 8 a.m. This suggests that re-administration of the drug should occur at 20 hours. When the remedy is prescribed to be used once a day, this should be done in the evening, before going to bed.
Children need to light candles only after thoroughly cleansing their hands. Otherwise, you can enter the intestines pathogenic bacteria and microorganisms. Use the following instructions to administer the medicine correctly:
- Put the child on a barrel (preferably on the left) and bend the legs to the tummy. That is how you can facilitate the introduction of candles and do not cause discomfort to the baby. After a year, children can be placed on their lap.
- Remove panties and panties from the patient.
- Remove the drug from the cell and take it in your right hand.
- With your fingers of your left hand, spread the buttocks, and with your right hand, enter the medicine into the anus of the baby.
- Next, you need to bring the baby's legs together and straighten them. Such a movement will allow the intestine to push the medicine into the interior on its own, where it will not be felt at all.
- Put on baby clothes and wait for the result of treatment.
Antiviral drugs for children under 3 years of age and older begin to act in a few minutes. Suppositories quickly dissolve and are absorbed into the blood.
Summary and conclusion
So, now you know what antiviral suppositories for children can be used (for prevention and treatment). Remember that only a doctor should prescribe this medicine. In this case, the dose will be selected as correctly as possible and the effect will not take long.
Use antiviral suppositories for children as needed and always stay healthy!