"Kalgel" is a pharmacological drug created on the basis of local antiseptics and anesthetics. It is used as an anesthetic for teething in children.
The drug "Kalgel": composition
The tool is available in the form of a gel. It is homogeneous in structure, brownish in color, with a pleasant taste and a specific smell. It goes on sale in aluminum tubes of 10 grams. The main active ingredients are cetylpyridinium chloride and lidocaine hydrochloride.
Means "Kalgel" for children. Application instruction
The drug belongs to the group of local anesthetics combined. Active substances anesthetize and have an antiseptic effect. It is recommended to use the “Kalgel” tool for teething when a child experiences pain. From 5 months the drug is approved for use. If the baby’s teeth began to grow earlier than this period, then consult a pediatrician before use. The tool is used to lubricate the gums in those places where they are inflamed and swollen. Squeeze a small amount of gel onto your finger (hands must first be washed), then gently rub it into the inflamed area. The drug can be used up to 6 times a day after a 20-minute interval.
Therapeutic agent "Kalgel": reviews of doctors and parents
The drug is very popular with parents whose children experience pain during teething. Due to the fact that the gel has a pleasant taste, children tolerate it well. The effectiveness of the drug is especially noted. Within a few minutes, the baby, under the influence of local anesthetics, ceases to experience pain. Of course, this is a temporary break. But symptoms can be significantly reduced by rubbing Calgel several times a day. Parents' reviews indicate that through the use of the gel, the child begins to sleep and eat better. Doctors recommend this remedy because of the rarity of side effects, high therapeutic effect and rapid pain relief.
Adverse reactions
When children are prescribed Kalgel, reviews of side effects are especially important. Parents do not want to risk the health of their babies and try to find out any important information. Only in rare cases, side effects from the described agent are noted. These are mainly allergic reactions, which manifest themselves in the form of a rash, itching (in exceptional cases, Quincke's edema and anaphylaxis may occur). Be sure to examine the child for allergy symptoms after the first use of Calgel. Reviews of a positive nature are not direct evidence that the medicine acts equally on everyone. If you notice uncharacteristic rashes, then be sure to consult a doctor and stop taking the drug.
Drug overdose
It happens that parents too often use this tool to relieve pain in a child. This can trigger an overdose. It manifests itself in the form of vomiting, pallor of the skin, and a decrease in heart rate and respiration. In such cases, you should immediately consult a doctor.