In case of viral diseases in children, fever, pain syndrome of various etiologies, Ibuklin is prescribed for children. But, taking this medication, it should be remembered that with a dosage violation, an increase in the therapeutic course, it can cause quite serious side effects.
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General description and composition of the drug
Instructions for use include Ibuklin Junior to the category of antipyretic drugs that have a slight anti-inflammatory effect. The drug is available in the form of pink dispersible tablets. Ibuklin includes ibuprofen 100 mg, paracetamol 125 mg.
In addition to the active components, the antipyretic is enriched with the following ingredients:
- aspartame;
- corn starch;
- lactose;
- talcum powder;
- dye;
- peppermint oil;
- glycerol;
- flavorings.
Dispersible tablets can be dissolved in water to formulate a suspension if the child cannot swallow the tablets on his own. For ease of use, a spoon is attached to the medication.
Pharmacological effect
Ibuklin Junior is a combination drug, belongs to the group of nonsteroids that block the synthesis of prostaglandins, causing an inflammatory effect. Against this background, the pain syndrome that develops as a result of irritation of nerve cells with prostaglandins decreases. Redness of the skin due to increased blood circulation is eliminated. And also swelling of the inflamed area is stopped.
The complex composition of the drug is able to have the following pharmacological effect:
- ibuprofen helps suppress the inflammatory process not only in the pathological focus, but also beyond its borders. This substance has an anti-inflammatory, analgesic effect;
- paracetamol allows you to remove elevated body temperature, reduces the concentration of prostaglandins in brain cells. The anti-inflammatory effect of paracetamol in the pathological focus is less pronounced than that of ibuprofen. This is due to the fact that leukocytes destroy part of paracetamol.
The combination of a complex of active substances is capable of more pronounced anti-inflammatory, analgesic effect. Moreover, the result is higher than that of the main components separately.
After penetration into the body, children's Ibuklin enters the circulatory system without any residue and is evenly distributed over organs and tissues. The largest amount of active substance is observed in the musculoskeletal system. The metabolic process occurs in the cells of the liver. Excretion of Ibuklin is performed through the urinary system.
What helps Ibuklin Junior
Ibuklin tablets for children are used to relieve the following symptoms:
- fever
- Toothache
- pain after injuries;
- headache.
Usually, Ibuklin is prescribed for children in the following cases:
- infectious diseases with fever, chills;
- articular pathologies with severe pain;
- colds
- post-vaccination reactions in the form of fever, pain at the injection site, fever;
- pain on the background of injuries after dental interventions.
On a note. Children's Ibuklin is used as a symptomatic treatment to relieve pain, fever, and fever. The drug is only in combination with other drugs, since it does not affect the course of the disease.
Age restrictions on admission
Ibuklin Junior is indicated for use in children over 3 years of age, subject to a weight of 11 kg, even if the child cannot swallow the tablet on his own. In this case, the drug is dissolved in water to make a suspension. This form of Ibuklin is used to treat children under 12 years old. Upon reaching this age, the drug Ibuklin is prescribed in an adult form.
Important! Children under the age of 3 are prohibited from taking the complex drug. They are recommended Ibuprofen, Paracetamol in the form of a single drug.
Instructions for use and dosage for children
The dosage of Ibuklin is selected individually based on the condition of the child, the type of pathology, its severity. Typically, the drug is recommended to be taken in the following dosage:
- from 3 years, subject to a child's body weight above 11 kg, it is indicated to drink 1 tab. no more than 3 times a day. Must be observed for an 8-hour interval between doses;
- up to 5 years, subject to a child's body weight above 16 kg, it is allowed to take 1 tab. up to 4 times a day. In addition, it is important to ensure that there is a 6-hour break between taking the pills;
- from 6 to 12 years, subject to a child's body weight of 22 to 40 kg, it is allowed to use 2 tab. up to 3 times a day. Between taking the drug should be a break of at least 8 hours.
To reduce high body temperature, therapy is allowed for 3 days. To eliminate the pain syndrome - no more than 5 days. If during this time it is not possible to remove the symptoms, then you must consult a doctor to clarify the diagnosis and prescribe another medication.
Compatibility with other drugs
Since Ibuklin belongs to the category of non-steroidal drugs, it is used cautiously with other medication groups:
- with hormones, the development of ulcerative lesions of the stomach is possible;
- with caffeine, the analgesic effect of the drug increases;
- with antihypertensive agents their therapeutic effect is weakened;
- with drugs for diabetes, the effectiveness of the hypoglycemic effect is reduced;
- with cholestyramine, the effectiveness of Ibuklin decreases;
- with antacids, the effectiveness of the antipyretic effect decreases.
Since Ibuklin consists of ibuprofen, it is forbidden to use it at the same time with other nonsteroids.
Contraindications, side effects and overdose
Ibuklin can not be used in the following conditions:
- intolerance to the main components;
- enterocolitis;
- heart failure;
- diagnosed gastrointestinal ulcers;
- serious renal impairment;
- in the postoperative period.
When using tablets, it is necessary to strictly comply with age restrictions. Ibuklin Junior belongs to the category of rather serious medications, which should be used only on the recommendation of a doctor, in a strictly agreed dosage. Against the background of taking, the development of the following adverse reactions from the body is possible:
- gastric bleeding;
- pain in the abdomen;
- vomiting
- persistent nausea;
- decreased appetite;
- flatulence;
- pancreatic inflammation;
- dry mucous membranes;
- stomatitis;
- Dizziness
- difficulty falling asleep;
- mood changes;
- increased excitement;
- tinnitus;
- impaired vision;
- hearing loss;
- anemia
- high blood pressure;
- palpitations;
- shortness of breath
- bronchospasm;
- jade;
- changes in the color of urine;
- itchy skin;
- skin rash;
- Quincke's edema;
- conjunctivitis;
- anaphylactic shock.
In addition, with frequent use of Ibuklin in children, the amount of sugar in the blood may decrease. The occurrence of side effects is an occasion to stop taking the pills and consult with your doctor about the selection of analogues. An overdose of this drug is manifested by drowsiness, impaired functioning of the heart muscle, vomiting, gastric, intestinal bleeding.
Analogs of children's Ibuklin
If it is not possible to conduct treatment with Ibuklin Junior, then you can replace it with analogues. The following drugs are related to medicines that are similar in composition, but differ in the dosage of the main components:
- Novigan
- Nurofen Long;
- Beef;
- NEXT.
The following medicines are referred to as analogues:
- Ibuprofen;
- Ibufen;
- Caver;
- Nurofen;
- Ketonal;
- Zotek;
- Nurofen Forte;
- Ibunorm Baby.
Replacement of children's Ibuklin should be done strictly after consulting a doctor in order to select the necessary drug in accordance with the age limit, type of pathology, the presence of contraindications and the number of side effects.
Children's Ibuklin is a modern drug that is used to relieve symptoms in the form of fever, pain.
