A baby’s disease, even if it’s a common cold, is a huge stress for parents. We are ready for anything to alleviate the state of crumbs. At the same time, fever is for some reason a special reason for panic. Most mothers believe that she certainly needs to be reduced to 36.6 - 37 degrees. It should be noted that this approach is fundamentally wrong. High temperature is a natural reaction of the immune system and antibodies begin to be produced only at temperatures above thirty-eight. As you can see, there is no way to recover without high temperature. Usually babies tolerate this condition not bad, remaining cheerful and active. Therefore, do not rush to tie the child to the bed and stuff it with pills. Going for a walk, of course, is not worth it, but the child can play completely.
Mom should be alerted by the unusual behavior of the baby. If the child is lethargic, is very capricious, and the body temperature rises rapidly, it is unlikely to manage home treatment. However, do not rush to get antipyretic for children in pharmacies recommended by television advertising. Medications prescribed by the pediatrician are not always suitable. Unfortunately, I want to note that today most doctors are guided not by pharmacological knowledge, but by the assortment of the pharmacy, which pays the doctor a percentage of sales.
This article is also not a guide to action. It just contains some facts, thanks to which you can choose the most effective antipyretic for children.
First of all, we list the drugs that children are not recommended to take. These are amidopyrine, aspirin, metamizole, phenacetin ( Tsefekon suppositories ), nise, antipyrine.
The choice of the remaining drugs is small: ibuprofen and paracetamol. It is believed that the latter gives fewer side effects. However, if the baby suffers from allergic reactions, with drugs such as Nurofen or Efferalgan, you need to be very careful. Manufacturers, trying to make the drug more acceptable for the baby, include dyes and flavorings in its composition.
In any case, do not rush to use an antipyretic for children up to a year, and an older child is better at a minimum amount of medication. It is better to cook cranberry juice for your baby . Raspberry and apricot jam also have a good effect . Everyone knows about the antipyretic properties of these products. If your child loves milk, you can boil several fig fruits in it. Let the mixture brew for about forty minutes and give the baby half a glass every hour. The berries themselves can also be eaten, but keep in mind that such a remedy has a laxative effect.
For complaints of headache, you can use cold compresses on the forehead.
If we are talking about a very small child, then the best antipyretic for newborns is vinegar wrap. A good effect is also obtained by wiping the entire body with this composition. The solution is prepared from 0.5 liters of water and a couple of tablespoons of vinegar, table or apple. You can also try a enema with cool boiled water.
Any antipyretic for children has its own side effects, so you always have to choose the least evil. Judge for yourself, paracetamol has a toxic effect on the liver, ibuprofen affects the kidneys, aspirin irritates the gastric mucosa and provokes severe Rhine syndrome. Analgin is dangerous for its allergic reactions, in addition, it provokes internal bleeding.
That is why you do not need to stuff your baby with medicines without any special need. Even the most advanced antipyretic for children should be used only as a last resort. In this case, carefully read the instructions and clearly observe the dosage. Of course, these are general recommendations and they concern not only children, but also adults.
If the instructions indicate that the drug is intended for children after 12 years of age, you can not use them for children younger than simply reducing the dose of the drug.
A sharp decrease in temperature is by no means useful to the patient, so do not try to "bring down the degree." A gradual decrease in temperature loads the body less.
Critical temperature is considered above 39 degrees. However, if the child's body reacts with a spasm to a temperature increase, it is not recommended to wait for the maximum value of the thermometer.