How to choose a children's antipyretic medicine

The temperature in a child in most cases is accompanied by a deterioration in state of health and lethargy, because many parents try to immediately reduce heat, giving the medicine. In doing so, you need to know that the child's antipyretic is not used in all cases, and there are several rules for choosing the medicine that is most effective in a particular case.

Since almost all drugs have contraindications and side effects, before using them, you need to carefully study the annotation given by the manufacturer. The instruction is better to keep, as it can be useful in the future.

It is not necessary to abuse these medicines. Apply a children's antipyretic agent, only if the body temperature of the baby has risen above 38.5 degrees. In this case, you need to know that this group of drugs has only an analgesic effect and can eliminate heat, but does not cure the underlying cause of the disease. Most often, you need to see a doctor in order to determine the treatment plan.

Some drugs are used only at a certain age. For example, children's antipyretic drugs based on paracetamol can be used only with three months. These products are available in a variety of forms - tablets, syrup, candles. The most popular are Kalpol, Panadol, Efferalgan. When choosing it is worthwhile to focus on the form of release, which is more suitable for a certain age.

Relatively safe for children and drugs, based on ibuprofen (Ibufen, Nurofen, etc.). They act faster and the effect persists longer than that of paracetamol-based drugs. However, the use of ibuprofen has much more contraindications, what you need to pay attention to.

The dosage indicated in the instructions or recommended by the doctor should be strictly observed. Do not exceed her or give the baby a drug for no apparent reason, for prevention. Frequent use of antipyretics can lead to the development of side effects of the drug. If the baby undergoes a course of treatment with antibacterial drugs, specialist advice is needed before giving the funds that lower the temperature.

Children's antipyretic candles are very effective for babies, they act faster, while the possibility of overdose is minimal. In addition, the child does not have the opportunity to spit out the medicine, as it can be done with syrup. For example, Cefexon contains paracetamol, their use is allowed already from the age of 3 months to relieve temperature, as well as eliminate pain syndrome.

After the drug is given to the child, it is necessary to observe the reaction for at least an hour. If the cheeks turn red and the limbs become cold, you need to urgently call for an ambulance. Also, specialists will have to resort to consultations if the temperature does not get bogged down or falls only for a short period of time. Do not give a child's antipyretic if the child complains of pain in the abdomen. This may be the beginning of a serious illness, for example, appendicitis, which can be missed. It is better to immediately show the baby to a specialist who will advise further actions.

There are drugs that are not recommended in childhood, because they can cause serious complications, for example, acute kidney failure or stomach ulcers. This includes acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) , Analginum, Amidopirinum, Antipyrin. Analginum, in addition, can reduce the temperature well below the norm (up to 35 degrees). Therefore, it is better not to risk, but to turn to a specialist who can choose the most effective children's antipyretic agent, focusing on the age and individual characteristics of the baby.