Efferalgan for children supp 150mg #12

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Efferalgan for children instruction

You can buy suppositories Efferalgan for children here

It is known that the smallest allowed antipyretic drugs based on ibuprofen and paracetamol. Today we want to talk more about such a tool as Efferalgan for children and, having read the instructions and reviews of other mothers, to figure out in what cases it should be given to the baby, and how to do it correctly.

Release form

According to the instructions, Efferalgan for children is available in the following forms:
    Rectal suppositories, with various dosages (80 mg, 150 mg, 300 mg).
    Caramel-flavored syrup, available in plastic bottles, volume 90 ml, complete with a measuring spoon.
    The round effervescent tablets are round with a dividing risk, which allows you to divide the tablet into equal parts and change the dosage if necessary.
In this article, we will consider the drug in the form of suppositories and talk in detail about its characteristics and application.

Composition

Compared with other forms, the composition of Efferalgan suppositories is quite simple, therefore this form is often prescribed for babies. The main component is paracetamol, but solid fat or semi-synthetic glycerides are used as an auxiliary substance. The benefits of suppositories are as follows:
    They are quite simple to apply.
    They have more lasting effects, due to the fact that the drug enters the rectum and intestine and begins to be actively absorbed by the mucosa.
    In suppositories there are no various additional components that can provoke allergic manifestations, so they are safe even for the smallest.

Operating principle

The principle of action of Efferalgan for children is due to the action of paracetamol, so the medicine has a pronounced analgesic effect and the ability to lower body temperature. When paracetamol enters the body, it begins to act actively on cyclooxygenase enzymes, due to which prostaglandins are produced (and they just cause an inflammatory effect). The substance acts only on enzymes located in the central nervous system, for this reason Efferalgan acts exclusively on the centers of the brain, which are responsible for pain and thermoregulation.
However, this drug has practically no anti-inflammatory effect, since it is neutralized by cellular peroxidases, but thanks to this, Efferalgan for children, in the form of suppositories or in any other form, does not affect the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract and does not upset the water-salt balance in the body.

Indications

Efferalgan for children is, first of all, an antipyretic, and it can be recommended for children in situations when they have a fever. The drug is used for diseases such as:
    acute respiratory infections;
    flu;
    with worsening after vaccination.
It is also possible to use it as an analgesic substance, so suppositories can be used for moderate pain of various origins (headache, toothache, myalgia, etc.).


At what age is allowed to take

In the first 3 months, the child should not be given Efferalgan for children. The instructions say that suppositories with a minimum dosage of 80 mg are allowed if the child's weight is at least 6 kg.
It is also worth remembering that in most cases it is not necessary to bring down the temperature of 38 ° С. This is a natural reaction of the body, and in this way it fights the infection, so do not rush to give the baby antipyretic as a prophylaxis. If there are any concomitant diseases in which high marks on the thermometer are unacceptable, then the general rule does not work, and parents need to do as the situation requires.

Contraindications and side effects

According to the instructions, Efferalgan for children should not be given to a child in the following cases:
    In the presence of intolerance to any of the substances that make up the composition.
    If the baby has serious liver or kidney disease.
    If there is a deficiency of the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase.
    Blood diseases in different forms of appearance.
Long-term use is not recommended if the baby has diarrhea and a rectal disease is detected.
Adverse reactions are also possible, and they appear as follows:
    Allergic reactions (skin rash, and even Quincke's edema is possible).
    Digestive system failure (abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea).
    Changes in blood counts (a decrease in the number of blood cells and a change in the prothrombin index).
    Perhaps even increased toxic effects on the kidneys and liver.
Therefore, it is extremely important to read the instructions for use, and only then give the medicine to the child.

Instructions for use and dosage

Before using a suppository, wash your hands. The suppository must be carefully removed from the blister and inserted into the anal passage. It is better to do this after the baby goes to the toilet or after an enema.
The drug in most cases is used 3 times a day, with an interval of 6 hours. It is also possible to use it 4 times a day, with an interval of 4 hours.
The instructions indicate that suppositories have a different dosage:
    A dosage of 80 mg paracetamol is suitable for babies weighing 6-8 kg (from about 3 to 5 months).
    150 mg is recommended for children weighing 10-14 kg, which corresponds to the age of 6 months to 3 years.
    But suppositories with an amount of the main component of 300 mg are suitable for babies from 5 to 10 years, with an approximate weight of 20-30 kg.
If the main reason for using Efferalgan for children is high fever, the duration of treatment should not exceed 3 days. If it is used to eliminate pain, then the duration of treatment can be 5 days, but not more.

Overdose

If you use too much dose, you may experience:
    abdominal pain;
    nausea;
    vomiting
An overdose is dangerous because the toxic effect of the main component on the liver begins almost immediately, for this reason, children are usually hospitalized and carried out the following procedures:
    They give sorbents and a special antidote (acetylcysteine).
    Carefully monitor the further condition of the crumbs.


Interaction with other drugs

The official instructions indicate the following:
    Do not take other drugs with paracetamol in parallel, so as not to provoke an overdose.
    It is also not recommended to combine Efferalgan for children and other analgesics. Such an approach is possible, but only in extreme cases and after consulting a specialist who can competently do this and determine the necessary dosage.
    The instructions have a list of substances that are not recommended to be taken simultaneously with Efferalgan for children (anticoagulants, anticonvulsants, chloramphenicol, salicylates, barbiturates, diuretics, isoniazid, etc.). If a child is prescribed complex treatment or at the time of illness he is undergoing therapy and taking drugs on this list, it is important to discuss with the doctor a possible replacement or other alternative solution.

Reviews

If you have not come across a similar drug, reviews of Efferalgan for children can be useful, so we are in a hurry to share some of them.
PeneLopa shares his story:
    Her daughter fell ill, her temperature exceeded 39.2, and she immediately gave her Nurofen (this drug always helped). His condition improved, but after a couple of hours the temperature went off scale again. Therefore, they purchased Efferalgan suppositories, carefully read the instructions for use and took advantage of this tool. The result was not long in coming, the baby’s condition quickly returned to normal, and the temperature did not rise within 7 hours.
User with nickname Dodelnitsa shared her review:
    In her children's medicine cabinet there are several antipyretic drugs, however, the doctor advised to buy Efferalgan in the form of suppositories. In this French remedy, paracetamol is highly purified, which is great for children. They had to use it when the daughter's temperature rose to a high level. Suppositories are small in size, in comparison with other antipyretic for children, and do not melt in the hands. And most importantly - the drug helped to bring down the temperature, and for several hours it was within normal limits.
    Sofia Sonechka has several children, and they are helped by suppositories in emergency situations, when a strong fever and the numbers on the thermometer reach critical values. When the situation is very difficult, she gives Ibuprofen along with Efferalgan, and the result comes quickly enough. She recommends this tool, especially in difficult situations. It is also important to consult with the doctor first and carefully study the instructions for use.
    When the daughters of the user Pchelka were vaccinated, her condition worsened and her body temperature increased. At first she gave syrup to another company, but he did not give any results. Then the doctor advised Efferalgan suppositories, and they really helped.
    Suppositories help Svetlana’s child cope not only with temperature, but also with pain that arose during teething. And even when she was breastfeeding and she had severe pains, she also used the infant Efferalgan, and he helped, so it is important to read the instructions to choose the right dosage.

Terms of sell

You don't need a prescription to buy Efferalgan for children.