Today, probably, there were no mothers left who would not hear about such a medicine as Nurofen. After all, this medicine not only quickly removes the fever in a child and relieves pain, but also actively resists the inflammatory process. Analogues of Nurofen have an identical pharmacological effect, since ibuprofen is also their active substance. It is these drugs that we will consider in more detail.
Pharmacological action of Nurofen
This drug is available in several different forms, but for children it is used only in the form of a suspension. Its main active ingredient is ibuprofen, which has an antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect due to inhibition of cyclooxygenase.
Already 45 minutes after oral administration of the drug on an empty stomach, its maximum concentration in plasma is reached. If the drug was taken simultaneously with food, then the absorption process takes from 60 to 120 minutes.
Once in the liver, the active component of the drug is completely metabolized to inactive derivatives, 10% of which are excreted unchanged, and the rest by the kidneys in the form of metabolites. Any analogue of Nurofen for children based on ibuprofen has identical pharmacological and pharmacokinetic properties, so it can be used even for crumbs from 3 months.
Indications for use of the drug and to whom is it contraindicated?
In order to lower the temperature, the drug is recommended for use for children from three months, sometimes younger, if the weight of the crumbs exceeds the minimum figure of 5 kg. Most often it is prescribed for acute respiratory viral infections, acute respiratory infections, influenza and other infectious and inflammatory diseases that are accompanied by hyperthermia. A medicine may also be recommended for the treatment of post-vaccination reactions.
The analogue of Nurofen (syrup) for children, like the original, is prescribed for toothache, headache, neuralgia, migraine. The medicine is also effective for otitis media, tonsillitis and other ailments of the throat and ears.
Despite the mass of positive pharmacological actions, the drug is strictly forbidden to small patients with hypersensitivity to any of the components, as well as with pathologies such as rhinitis, urticaria and bronchial asthma.
Doctors do not prescribe Nurofen analogs, as well as the medicine itself, if a child is diagnosed with hypokalemia, liver or kidney failure, inflammatory diseases and ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract or various blood ailments. In addition, doctors recommend that you carefully monitor after taking the first dose of the drug the condition of the smallest patients, even those who do not have contraindications, and in the event of any adverse reactions, immediately seek medical help.
Russian analogue of the drug
Thanks to the active work of advertising campaigns, the well-known consumer is the original Nurofen drug. Russian analogs, which are completely identical in composition and effect, are used less often, since they are not so well advertised. Although they are in no way inferior in their pharmacological characteristics.
And the most striking example is the drug "Ibuprofen." It is prescribed for crumbs from 6 months in the form of a suspension for diseases of the ENT organs, as well as arthritis, spondylitis, osteoarthritis. As an anesthetic, it can be recommended for use in soft tissue inflammation, trauma, sprain of muscles and ligaments.
This medicine is produced by a domestic manufacturer in the form of a suspension for children from 6 months to 12 years of age and in tablets for adults.
Side effects of Ibuprofen
Probably, it is not worth reminding that before using any medication, even if a doctor prescribed it, you should carefully study the instructions. And the analogue of “Nurofen” (syrup) for children - the drug “Ibuprofen” - is no exception to the rule. After all, it is the information leaflet that contains specific information about the nature of the effect of the active components of the drug on the body, and warns about the manifestation of possible adverse reactions.
So, the gastrointestinal tract can negatively react to the gastrointestinal tract with heartburn, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence and pain in the stomach. Often patients complain of headache, sleep disturbance, agitation and insomnia.
In addition, this Russian analogue of Nurofen can cause an allergic reaction, which manifests itself in the form of a skin rash, visual impairment and a runny nose. In some cases, as practice shows, the development of erosive and ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, antiseptic meningitis and the appearance of bronchospasm are possible.
Polish counterpart "Ibufen"
The analogue of “Nurofen” for Polish children can also relieve pain and quickly cope with fever. Doctors prescribe the Ibufen suspension from the age of three months for viral infections, influenza conditions, as well as for tonsillitis and other ailments of the respiratory tract and ENT organs. In dentistry, this medicine can be prescribed to a small patient both during teething and after tooth extraction. Surgeons, in turn, recommend taking the remedy for various injuries of soft tissues, joints, ligaments and even fractures.
Like other analogues of Nurofen, the medication has a list of negative side effects. Therefore, you need to take it only as directed by a doctor and clearly follow the recommended dosing system.
The drug "Advil"
Another medicine that can replace the drug “Nurofen” is Advil syrup for children. The manufacturer produces it in 200 ml bottles, which, together with a syringe dispenser, are packed in cardboard boxes. Like other analogues of Nurofen, this medication is intended to combat heat and pain in children. Ibuprofen, which plays the role of the main active substance, is effective for diseases of the ENT organs, respiratory tract infections and injuries of a different nature.
As for contraindications to taking the medicine, they are all described in the instructions for use. It is in this leaflet that you can read that the medication is strictly forbidden to people with intolerance to the components of the drug, as well as for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidneys, optic nerve and impaired blood formation. In other words, like Nurofen (syrup), analogues of the drug, including Advil suspension, have identical contraindications.
The medicine "Bofen"
Doctors prescribe this non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic drug crumbs from three months with SARS, ARI, otitis media, teething and other ailments accompanied by pain and hyperthermia.
A syrup is available, the main active ingredient of which is ibuprofen. Pharmacists used sodium saccharin, citric acid monohydrate, sodium citrate, purified water, glycerin, sodium benzoate (E211), sodium chloride, liquid maltitol, xanthan gum, and orange flavoring as auxiliary components for creating the drug.
Means "Brufen Forte"
This medication, created by German pharmacists based on ibuprofen, is not very often prescribed by modern pediatricians. However, this does not mean that its pharmacological effect is weaker than that which Nurofen has for children. Analogs of the same order as Brufen Forte have identical characteristics and can help with pain of mild to moderate intensity of various origins and quickly cope with fever.
It is also worth noting that this medicine can be used to treat crumbs with a body weight of more than 10 kg and adults.
The drug "Ibunorm Baby"
If a child has acute respiratory infections, acute respiratory viral infections, teeth are cut or any other inflammatory process is diagnosed, which is accompanied by fever and pain, the doctor may prescribe the drug “Ibunorm Baby”. Contraindications for taking this medication can be various gastrointestinal diseases, impaired liver or kidney function, or hypersensitivity to one or more components of the drug.
Syrup is produced in bottles of 50 and 200 ml.
Other analogues of the drug "Nurofen" for children
All of the above drugs are direct analogues of Nurofen, which are used to relieve pain and heat in children. However, this list of medications based on ibuprofen is only a small part of the range that is currently presented in our pharmacies.
It is also worth noting that to relieve pain in crumbs, medications can be used not only in the form of syrups. For children from 12 years old with injuries and inflammatory processes of soft tissues, the doctor may prescribe the drug "Nurofen" (gel). Analogues of the drug in this form can also be used, therefore, are worthy of attention.
The most well-known medications for external use today, which are based on ibuprofen, are the medicines Dolgit, Ibuprofen, Ibalgin, Nortafen, etc.
Like Nurofen (ointment), analogues have a minimum of side effects and contraindications, but have a good analgesic effect. However, you should consult your doctor before using any of these medicines.