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Panadol baby suppositories instruction

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An increase in temperature is a natural protective reaction of a child's body to an acute viral or bacterial disease.
Heat is a reaction of the immune system: this is how it actively fights the pathogen. If you notice that the numbers on the thermometer have grown to febrile values, do not panic.
However, if the child’s body temperature is above 38–38.5 degrees, or due to a fever, health is significantly impaired, the temperature must be reduced. For this purpose effective Panadol children's suppositories are developed.

What are needed in childhood

Panadol suppositories are designed specifically for children.
In world medical practice, they have been used for over 40 years. Recommended for lowering body temperature and eliminating pain in children aged 3 months.

Composition and form of release

The main active ingredient in suppositories is paracetamol. The suppository itself consists of safe hypoallergenic solid fats.
Suppositories do not contain substances that can cause irritation of the rectum or cause systemic harm to the child's body (alcohol, analgin, aspirin).
Panadol is made in the form of rectal suppositories of a white or yellowish color, oblong in shape with a sharp point at the end.
Suppositories do not have a pronounced smell, are homogeneous in their structure, interspersed and other defects are not allowed. Suppositories are packed in cardboard boxes of 10 pieces each.
Children's Suppositories are available in two basic dosages for children of different age categories: 125 mg and 250 mg of paracetamol in each suppository. It is important to adhere to the correct dose following the instructions.

Properties of the drug and pharmacological action

The active active ingredient - paracetamol - belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It has antipyretic (antipyretic), analgesic (analgesic) and mild anti-inflammatory effect.
The mechanism of action of paracetamol is a direct effect on the brain thermoregulation centers located in the hypothalamus, by suppressing the production of prostaglandins.
Paracetamol is rapidly absorbed through the rectal mucosa, the maximum concentration of a substance in the blood serum is reached already 45 minutes after the suppository is placed. A decrease in temperature occurs gradually, without sharp jumps. Panadol does not cause significant side effects on the digestive tract.

Indications and contraindications

Panadol baby Suppositories has a wide range of indications for use in childhood. These include:
    Mild and moderate pain syndrome (has an analgesic effect in the case of toothache, headache, neuralgic, traumatic, burn pain, as well as growth pain).
    Increased to febrile numbers body temperature caused by the pathogenic effects of viruses, bacteria, fungi, toxins, etc.
    Vaccination. The drug can be prescribed after vaccination with vaccines with attenuated microorganisms (pertussis, polio) for the prevention of fever. It is indicated if the child has previously reacted with a high temperature to the vaccine or is prone to febrile seizures.
Despite a good safety profile, there are contraindications for Panadol baby Suppositories. If available, its use is strictly prohibited due to the possibility of developing serious complications, up to the death.
Absolute contraindications:
    hypersensitivity to any substance that is part of the drug;
    severe functional impairment of the kidneys and liver, pancreas;
    acute diseases of the rectum associated with a violation of its integrity and defects of the mucosa (crack, proctitis, etc.);
    neonatal period (age up to 3 months);
    malignant and severe benign diseases of the blood.
There are a number of relative contraindications for the use of Panadol suppositories. You can use Suppositories, but with caution and only after consulting a child’s doctor who is familiar with his history. These include:
    moderate functional disorders of the liver;
    mild renal failure (creatinine clearance> 60);
    established deficiency of certain enzymes.

Dosage

With rectal administration of suppositories Panadol, the dose is calculated based on the body weight of the child. The average therapeutic dosage is 15 mg of paracetamol per 1 kg of weight, but if necessary, it can be increased to 30 mg per 1 kg of weight. With rectal use, the bioavailability of paracetamol is significantly lower than with other methods of administration.
On average, the effect of the drug lasts about 4-6 hours, so it is necessary to maintain the intervals between use. Doctors recommend using Panadol baby Suppositories no more than 4 times a day.
If a correctly calculated therapeutic dose is used, but the antipyretic effect is insufficient, it is advisable to use physiological methods to reduce the temperature. Then consult a doctor to clarify the diagnosis and prescribe a treatment regimen.
The duration of the course of treatment depends on the indications for which Panadol baby Suppositories was prescribed. If fever due to an acute infectious disease has become the cause of admission, suppositories can be used for 5 days. In case of maintaining febrile temperature, a second examination of the pediatrician is necessary.
With pain, Panadol baby Suppositories is also used no longer than 5-7 days to avoid the occurrence of disorders from the liver and kidneys. After vaccination, suppositories are usually used during the day.

Mode of application

When using the tool, you must follow a number of simple rules:
    the suppository is better to insert after bowel movement, as it has a pronounced laxative effect;
    Before use, thoroughly wash the baby and wash his hands;
    the child needs to be laid on its side or back and legs pressed to the stomach;
    gently insert the candle into the rectum and make sure that it does not fall out.

How much do they begin to act

Suppositories begin to act within 15-30 minutes after administration. If the temperature does not drop to target values, physiological methods should be added to drug therapy: a warm shower, airing the room, drinking a large amount of fortified fluid. With the complete inefficiency of all methods, it is important to get medical help as soon as possible.
If Panadol baby Suppositories is ineffective for stopping pain, a specialist examination is also necessary to prescribe treatment, except for symptomatic.

Adverse Reactions and Drug Interactions

Side effects when using rectal suppositories Panadol is a relatively rare occurrence. Undesirable reactions from the digestive system may develop:
    diarrhea;
    dyspeptic phenomena.
With a significant excess of the dose, an increase in the activity of liver enzymes is possible.
From the hemopoietic organs are very rare:
    leukopenia;
    thrombocytopenia;
    anemia;
    pancytopenia.
Possible reactions from the immune system:
    hives;
    itching
    erythema.
During the treatment of the child with Panadol baby Suppositories, it is necessary to carefully monitor the drugs used simultaneously.
Anticholinergic, uricosuric agents, benzodiazepines, anticonvulsants weaken the effect of Panadol baby Suppositories. The combined use of the drug with zidovudine, barbiturates, anti-TB drugs increases the risk of hepatotoxic effect.
With rectal use of Panadol baby Suppositories, the risk of overdose is almost absent, but with the appearance of lethargy, pallor, apathy, impaired appetite, urgent drug withdrawal and emergency care are necessary.

Precautionary measures

To use Panadol baby Suppositories does not harm the child, carefully follow the dosage regimen.
Panadol suppositories are not recommended for use with drugs of the same pharmacological group (for example, Ibuprofen, Analgin, Aspirin, etc.). This can lead to serious drug overdose. Do not exceed the maximum allowable duration of treatment.
Suppositories Panadol - an indispensable tool in every mom's medicine cabinet. It copes with fever, pain and mild symptoms of inflammation.
It is important to follow the instructions for use of the drug, so as not to harm the child and not aggravate the course of the disease.

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