Paracetamol is the most popular and, most importantly, safe drug with antipyretic and analgesic qualities. It is available in various dosage forms that are suitable for any occasion - these are tablets, suppositories, syrup (suspension) and capsules. Due to these qualities, it is often used in the treatment of children and adults (especially those who can not tolerate other medicines). The drug "Paracetamol" (syrup and suppositories) has a very mild effect, therefore it is recommended for very young children who are contraindicated in other medicines. However, before use in newborns, you must first consult a doctor.
The drug "Paracetamol" (baby syrup), the instruction confirms this, is available in a bottle with a capacity of 50 or 100 ml, made of dark glass or plastic. The bottle is placed in a cardboard box and equipped with a measuring cap or spoon.
Composition - syrup contains 0.024 grams of paracetamol per 1 milligram of liquid. Additional substances - sorbitol, sugar, propylene glycol, citric acid, sodium trisubstituted citric acid, ethyl alcohol, riboflavin, sodium benzoate, aromatic additives, water.
Farmgroup - non-narcotic analgesics.
Properties - antipyretic, analgesic (analgesic) and anti-inflammatory agent.
The drug "Paracetamol" (baby syrup). Instructions: indications
Designed for children of all ages, up to six months - only after medical advice.
It is applied in the following cases:
- As a painkiller for mild or moderate pain syndromes - toothache and headache, neuralgia, muscle pain, teething, burns, various injuries, rheumatic pain, pharyngitis and other syndromes.
- As an antipyretic and anti-inflammatory in inflammatory and infectious diseases, viral infections. The main indication is fever.
The drug "Paracetamol" (baby syrup). Instruction: dosage
The recommended amount of the drug depends on the weight of the child. Very small syrup can be added to a bottle of tea, water.
One teaspoon - about 5 milliliters - contains 120 milligrams of paracetamol. The recommended dose, calculated at one time, is 10-15 milligrams per kilogram of weight. For children, the maximum dose per day per 1 kilogram of weight should not exceed 60 milligrams.
The following single doses for children are preferred:
- starting from two months to one year - from two to five milliliters, or from half to one teaspoon, or 60-120 milligrams;
- children from one year to six - from five to ten milliliters, or from one to two teaspoons, or 120-240 milligrams;
- starting from 6 to 14 years old - from 10 to 20 milliliters, or from two to four teaspoons, or 240-480 milligrams.
The duration of treatment in normal cases is from three to five days. It depends on the severity of the disease. For children, a longer course is not recommended.
You can increase the daily dose of the drug or the duration of treatment only after medical consultation.
If severe renal failure is observed, the time between taking the drug should not be less than eight hours.
The drug "Paracetamol" (baby syrup). Instructions: contraindications and side effects
- Hypersensitivity to paracetamol.
- Impaired renal and hepatic function.
- Various blood diseases.
- Chronic alcoholism
Caution must be exercised during pregnancy and lactation. At this time, the medicine is prescribed after a medical consultation.
Caution the drug is used in the presence of Gilbert syndrome.
The following side effects are possible: nausea, abdominal pain, allergic reactions.
The drug "Paracetamol" (suspension), the instructions for use mention this, should be stored at room temperature and in no case should be frozen!