Strong pain, high body temperature or inadequate reaction of the body to vaccinations - parents often encounter similar conditions in children. In most cases, an effective antipyretic and analgesic drug is required. One such remedy is the Ibuprofen for children.
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Forms of release and composition of the drug
Ibuprofen analgesic drug is a popular and well-known pharmaceutical product.
In pharmacies, it can be purchased in various convenient dosage forms:
- suspension for oral administration 2 g / 100 ml;
- rectal suppositories (suppositories) 60 mg;
- external ointment and gel 5%;
- pills;
- capsules 20 mg.
The main active compound in the drug is ibuprofen, which is a derivative of propionic acid. Its concentration in each form is different. In addition, flavorings, propylene glycol, glycerol, sucrose, sodium carmellose are also present in the syrup. The composition of the ointment includes macrogol and dimexide. The tablets are supplemented with gelatin, sucrose, aerosil, starch and magnesium stearate.
Why is Ibuprofen prescribed for children?
The antipyretic and analgesic drug under discussion is in great demand as a symptomatic or complex treatment for a painful syndrome of various etiologies.
Indications include the following:
- injuries to ligaments, muscles or bones;
- acute migraine;
- vaccination effects;
- infectious diseases that are accompanied by fever;
- toothache;
- inflammation of the middle ear, infectious lesions of the throat and nose;
- ARVI, ARI, flu;
- pharyngitis, tonsillitis;
- arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis;
- postoperative inflammatory complications.
"Ibuprofen" refers to NSAIDs, so it is often used to reduce high body temperature, which exceeds subfebrile indicators.
To eliminate this problem, rectal suppositories are often used. This analgesic drug has proven itself in eliminating moderate to severe pain syndrome.
Instructions for use and dosage of suspension and suppositories
Given that all dosage forms of this pharmaceutical product contain a different amount of the main active compound, the dosage and treatment regimen are determined only individually by a specialist.
Each form of Ibuprofen should be considered separately.
Ibuprofen suppositories for children are the most suitable option for infants, as well as for patients with high fever and frequent vomiting.
The dosage for suppositories is as follows:
- for infants 3 to 9 months, the maximum dosage is 180 mg (3 suppositories), 60 mg is administered every 8 hours;
- children from 9 months to a year are shown a maximum of 240 mg, the intake interval is 6 hours.
Suspension "Ibuprofen" for children is characterized by a rapid mechanism of action.
The required amount of the drug is as follows:
- from six months to a year, up to 65 ml per day is indicated;
- for patients from one year to three years, the recommended dosage is 300 mg three times;
- children from four years to six are shown 450 mg three times a day;
- from seven to nine years - up to 600 mg per day;
- 300 mg every eight hours is recommended for patients over ten years of age.
Before using the drug, it must be thoroughly shaken.
Syrup is not recommended for a child on an empty stomach.
It is extremely important to observe a six-hour break between doses of the anti-inflammatory drug. The duration of use of Ibuprofen is determined by the attending physician. Self-administration of the drug can cause serious complications and negative side reactions.
Drug interaction
"Ibuprofen" is allowed to be combined with antibiotics, as well as with various drops, syrups and cough tablets. However, this drug has the ability to affect the pharmacodynamics of other drugs.
- Ibuprofen is not recommended for use with glucocorticoids, diuretics, thrombolytics, anticoagulants and painkillers.
- Combination with other antipyretic drugs should be done after consultation with a specialist.
- Also, alcohol is prohibited during therapy.
Contraindications, side effects and overdose
According to the instructions for the use of a children's antipyretic, there are a number of contraindications in which it is strictly forbidden to use.
So, "Ibuprofen" is not recommended for use in such situations and in the following conditions:
- age up to three months (for candles);
- age up to six months (for suspension);
- age up to six years (for tablet form);
- age up to 12 years (for ointment and gel);
- gestation and lactation;
- blood coagulation disorders;
- severe gastrointestinal pathologies (ulcerative or inflammatory lesions, the presence of active bleeding);
- intolerance to individual components;
- impaired kidney or liver function;
- high potassium in the blood;
- glucose galactose malabsorption;
- Caution in diabetes.
Long-term use of this analgesic significantly increases the risk of adverse reactions that often affect the work of the digestive tract.
Side effects also include: stomach bleeding, visual impairment, inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity, hepatitis, aseptic meningitis, bronchospasm, shortness of breath and various pathological blood diseases.
Significant excess of the norm can lead to a whole complex of complications, which include negative reactions from the gastrointestinal tract, migraines, increased drowsiness, atrial fibrillation. In this case, the victim must stop taking the medicine and seek help from a medical institution.
Analogs of children's antipyretic
A similar active chemical substance contained in Ibuprofen is used in the manufacture of several other drugs. In this regard, substitutes have a similar pharmacological effect. As a rule, when choosing synonyms, Nurofen is recommended. However, a number of other analogues can be distinguished: Dolgit, Ibuprom, Advil, Bonifen, Ibusan, Solpafleks. For a competent choice of a drug, you need to seek help from a specialist.
