The greatest happiness on Earth is having a child and being a mother. Nothing can ever make a woman happier than having a beloved baby. It happens that children get sick. These moments become exciting for the mother, they constantly worry, pray that their child will be fine. If the baby is seriously ill, and he has a high fever, antipyretic candles for your child will come to your aid. They should be used only after consultation with the pediatrician or as prescribed. So what is the difference between antipyretic candles for a child and syrups and tablets? And why do they recommend them at temperature?
Such suppositories can be used for children of even the youngest age. They are antiviral, immunomodulatory drugs. Some of them are allowed even to children from birth. They have a minimum of contraindications and side effects, which means that they are practically safe for kids. The only thing that can occur is an allergy. Therefore, with the use of such candles, allergic children need to be careful.
The most popular are antipyretic suppositories for a child, which include paracetamol, ibuprofen, panadol. Such drugs have been used in pediatrics for a long time and are safe. In addition, candles work well with antibiotics.
What are the candles for children
1. Candles "Panadol"
They help in the fight against viruses, contain paracetamol and other excipients, are recommended for children from 3 years.
2. Candles "Viburkol"
They have anti-inflammatory properties, relieve pain and cramping, thanks to the sedatives they contain, soothe the child. It can be used from birth.
3. Suppositories "Viferon"
Give children as prevention of acute respiratory infections and acute respiratory viral infections, combined with antibiotics. Applied from birth after consultation with a doctor.
4. The drug "Nurofen"
Lowers temperature, apply from 3 months. It helps with viral diseases, relieves fever after vaccination.
5. The drug "Tsefekon"
Antipyretic suppositories for children “Cefecon” contain paracetamol, so they quickly reduce the temperature and relieve pain in the child. Can be used for toothache and headache, childhood infections.
All
antipyretic suppositories for children (instructions for use are below) are administered rectally, that is, into the rectum.
The dose is prescribed by a doctor. Usually one candle is enough. If you need to repeat the introduction, you can do this after 6 hours. Candles "Cefecon", for example, are used as follows:
- Children from 3 months to a year: 1 candle (0.1 g).
- Children from one year to three years: 1-2 candles (0.1 g).
- Children from three to 10 years: 1 candle (0.25 g).
Do not prescribe them to babies with sensitivity to paracetamol and in the presence of inflammation in the rectum. Side effects are rare.
Do not be afraid to use antipyretic candles for your child. Due to the fact that the active substances included in them are better absorbed through the rectum than when applied inside tablets or syrup, the effect can be noticeable faster. Let your baby recover soon!