The article will discuss how to give “Paracetamol" to a child at 6 years old.
During the cold season, a common symptom in children is fever. Doctors recommend starting to shoot her when she is above 39 degrees. For this, special antipyretic drugs are needed. Most often prescribed "Paracetamol", which has different forms of release and trade names. It has not only antipyretic properties, but also an analgesic effect. From what age, in what form, in what volume and how often to take it, we find out further.
Many people wonder if Paracetamol is possible for a child at 6 years old.
Indications for use of this drug
"Paracetamol" refers to the group of anilides. The drug relieves symptoms, it does not affect the cause of the development of the pathology. Indications for taking this medicine:
- increased body temperature (hyperthermia) caused by colds and viral diseases, as well as pain in the bones and muscles during the flu and SARS.
- headache;
- joint and muscle pain;
- neuralgia;
- fever of unknown origin;
- back pain;
- arthrosis;
- toothache.
Is “Paracetamol" in tablets suitable for a child at 6 years old?
Forms of the release of the drug
A medicine is produced in the following forms:
- Rectal suppositories - are characterized by slow absorption in the blood, the effect does not occur immediately, it lasts longer. This form is recommended for infants from 3 months to a year.
- Suspension - allowed from the first month, but strictly after consultation with a pediatrician. The action of the drug begins after 30 minutes. Recommended age from 6 months to 12 years.
- In the form of tablets - 200 or 500 mg. Children under strict control are allowed from 3 years.
- Effervescent solution.
In syrups and suspensions produced for children, in addition to the main component, flavorings, colorants, and flavorings are also added, which can provoke an allergy. Therefore, the best option for kids will, of course, be candles.
But "Paracetamol" to a child at 6 years old, doctors often prescribe in tablets.
The mechanism of action of the drug
Para-acetaminophenol as part of the drug acts on the thermoregulation center, which is located in the brain, due to which a gradual natural decrease in body temperature occurs. "Paracetamol" has an advantage over non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs due to the selectivity of exposure, which allows its use even by children. In addition, the active substances of the drug quickly leave the body naturally, which does not allow its accumulation in vital organs.
Drug Efficiency
Since "Paracetamol" is primarily an anti-inflammatory drug, it is most often prescribed for a variety of diseases in children and adults. Doctors consider it safer due to the fact that it exists on the pharmacological market for a very long time and is well studied.
The effectiveness of the application occurs after half an hour, so a 6-year-old child will quickly relieve the pain symptom or temperature in a tablet form, and rectal suppositories are best used for infants. The drug has no negative effect on the mucous membranes of the digestive tract. Also, it does not affect the water-mineral balance in the body of the child.
Dosage "Paracetamol" for a child at 6 years old
The advantage of the drug in the form of tablets is its low price, especially when compared with syrup. They recommend taking this form for children from 6 years old, just at that age they can easily swallow the drug on their own. Although the instructions for use indicate the age of 2 years and older, but for many children it is still difficult to take such pills.
How much "Paracetamol" to give to a child at 6 years old? It is important to remember that this medication at an elevated temperature is given to children no more than 4 tablets per day, with a break between doses of 4-6 hours.
Reception depends on age and weight. The following dosage is calculated:
1 kg of body weight of the child - 10 mg of the drug.
For example, if your baby’s weight is 10 kg, then you will need 100 mg of Paracetamol.
The dosage of “Paracetamol" in tablets for a child of 6 years old must be strictly observed.
If the baby finds it difficult to swallow the tablet in its entirety, it can be split into pieces or rubbed into powder.
The advantage of tablets is the absence of various additives in the composition, which will not harm his body when taken orally. Pills not only reduce the temperature, but also relieve toothache, headache, unpleasant symptoms in neuralgia and osteochondrosis.
In what form can Paracetamol be used for a child at 6 years old?
Dosage of candles
Rectal suppositories are injected into the anus of the baby. Wash hands thoroughly before the procedure. Lay the child on its side, it is advisable to bend the legs at the knees. Very carefully and slowly introduce the drug. Due to the very rapid absorption by the walls of the intestine, a quick effect occurs. For children under 3 months, the dosage is determined only by the attending physician.
The drug is used in the following volumes:
- from 3 months to a year - 0.08 g;
- from 1 year to 3 years - 0.17 g;
- from 3 years to 6 - 0.33 g;
- from 6 years and older recommend two rectal suppositories of 0.33 grams.
It is dangerous to use more than four candles per day.
In what form "Paracetamol" can be for a child at 6 years old, is written in the instructions.
Syrup
It is a concentrated solution with a pleasant taste. Children swallow it with pleasure. Syrup is allowed to give babies from the second month of life. There are times when doctors prescribe it in the first week of life.
The kit includes a syringe dispenser or a measuring cap, with the help of them you can accurately count the required amount of suspension. The drug is not diluted with water, it is recommended to drink it with a small amount of liquid.
Syrup Dosage:
- from birth to six months, only a doctor can calculate;
- from 6 months to 1 year, a maximum of 5 mg, a minimum of 2.5 mg;
- from three years old - 5 - 7.5 mg;
- from 3 to 6 years, a maximum of 10 mg;
- from 7 to 12 years, about 15 mg.
The drug begins to act within half an hour after administration. For the antipyretic effect, syrup is used for no more than three days. To relieve pain symptoms, a child of 6 years can be given "Paracetamol" for no more than 5 days.
Is an overdose of the medicine dangerous?
Before giving children “Paracetamol”, it is necessary to study the instructions for use, familiarize themselves with the dosage in order to correctly determine the volume of the drug according to the weight of the baby.
How and in what volume to take the drug, we have already figured out. Now you need to understand what is dangerous overdose. It would seem that "Paracetamol" is one of the safe antipyretic drugs, and the baby will not be harmed. But in the case of regular, uncontrolled administration of the drug, a number of problems with the work of the kidneys and liver can occur, and hepatic coma develop.
The following symptoms of overdose should be carefully considered:
- nausea, vomiting;
- the appearance of abdominal pain;
- stool problems
- drowsiness;
- allergic reactions.
Possible overdose intoxication of the body. In this case, you should urgently contact the hospital for assistance. Therefore, in order not to make a mistake with the dosage, you should carefully read the instructions and, if possible, consult a specialist.
Contraindications
For children under 2 years of age, “Paracetamol” is given with caution, because it can cause an asthma attack.
It is forbidden to take two drugs at the same time, which include Paracetamol. This will provoke poisoning of the body.
You should not take the drug if the child has problems with hemoglobin, there is a syndrome of hyperbilirubinemia, the work of the kidneys and liver is impaired.
If a child has diabetes, doctors do not recommend taking Paracetamol syrup.
Treatment of a child of 6 years should be carried out no more than 3 days. If you do not feel normal, you need to call a specialist to solve the problem and determine the correct course of treatment. Acceptance of funds should be strictly after a meal. The dosage in tablets should be calculated based on the weight of the child.
additional information
When taking "Paracetamol", attention should be paid to the patient's appetite, if they are reduced, it is necessary to reduce the dosage by half to prevent irritation of the mucous membrane of the digestive tract.
As part of some drugs, caffeine acts as an additional substance. Scientists have proven its enhancing effect by increasing the bioavailability of Paracetamol. Therefore, this combination helps to reduce headache with low blood pressure. Strengthen the effect of the drug will also help while taking ascorbic acid.
Medical advice
When prescribing "Paracetamol" is taken into account primarily body temperature. Kids should shoot it down already at 38-38.5 degrees, older children from 38.5-39 degrees. To bring down the heat below 38 should not be rushed. "Paracetamol" is an excellent tool to combat high fever in children of different ages. The drug can be used in any convenient form.
It can also be used by children when stopping toothache, pain resulting from an injury. But the reception for a long time is impractical, because the drug relieves symptoms, but can not cure. With a problem of diseased teeth, it is necessary to consult a dentist as soon as possible.
A headache in a child for no apparent reason may be the result of a serious illness. Do not delay applying to a doctor for a complete and accurate diagnosis of the child, so that specialists can help him and choose the treatment.
The drug is not used as a prophylaxis.
Small children need to pre-dissolve the tablet in water.
Do not use a tablet with an adult dosage, you will not be able to accurately calculate the dose.
Dangerous for children is a dosage exceeding 15 mg per kilogram of weight.
Keep Paracetamol out of the reach of children. And it’s best to store medicines for adults and toddlers in different places, so that because of panic at the time of the illness of the child, the drugs should not be mixed up.
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