Medicinal preparation "Nurofen for children": instructions for use

Every mother is wary of medicines for children, especially for babies. However, there are times when you can not do without them, for example, high fever or toothache. In this case, "Nurofen for children" can come to the rescue , the instruction for its use recommends it for young patients from the age of 3 months.

The main active substance here is ibuprofen. This drug is produced in forms convenient for use in children - in syrup, rectal suppositories and capsules. For the smallest, candles will work, as getting them to swallow the medicine is problematic. Older children are recommended syrup with a variety of flavors, it can be used since 6 months. Not so long ago a new form of this medicine appeared - in capsules and tablets, which is more convenient for schoolchildren. It is worth remembering that this drug is used for children under 12 years old, after that the medication recommended for adults is already given.

"Nurofen for children" helps, the instruction to which describes in some detail its use, at high temperature, with colds or viral diseases, angina, pain syndromes, dental or headache. Elimination of fever or pain symptoms occurs within half an hour after application and lasts about 8 hours, which significantly exceeds the duration of such drugs based on paracetamol.

The dosage of this drug is prescribed taking into account the weight of the child, approximately 30 mg per kilogram. In the event that rectal suppositories are taken , the manufacturers recommend up to one year every 8 hours (no more than three per day), from year to three years not more than 4 candles per day, up to 6 years, not more than 2 candles 3 times a day. Use the "Nurofen for Children" instruction recommends every 8 hours. As an antipyretic agent it is not necessary to give the medication for more than 3 days, but as an anesthetic - no more than 5 days.

It should be noted and side effects of this drug, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, itching, skin rash. If any of these symptoms appear in the child, you should cancel the medication and consult with the pediatrician. In addition to children under the age of three months, Nurofen is not recommended if the child has kidney or liver disease, diabetes, urticaria, asthma. Also, with caution, it is used with other medicines, it is recommended that the doctor clarify this point in advance.

It should be noted that "Nurofen candles for children" reviews have, most often, positive. This form is convenient for use even in the smallest patients, and its effectiveness is quite high. The drug in syrup also is liked by children and their parents. It has orange or strawberry taste, so making it take the kids is not much work, and the measuring syringe included in the kit will allow moms to be accurate in dosage.

Children under one year are recommended 2.5 ml suspension 3 times a day as an anesthetic or antipyretic. In cases where the temperature is normal, the drug can be withdrawn. From year to three "Nurofen for children" the instruction indicates that it takes no more than 5 ml when using it 3 times a day, up to 6 years - 7.5 ml, up to 9 years - 10 ml, and up to 12 years - 15 ml. It is worth remembering that this dosage is indicated by the manufacturers tentatively, the physician should specify more detailed. Before use, the preparation should be shaken well. It is stored at room temperature, in a place protected from the sun.

Many note the rapid and effective action of such a drug as "Nurofen plus", the instructions for use of which is similar, differing in dosage. In any case, if possible, it is better to consult a doctor about the scheme of the drug.