Syrup "Nurofen Children's", the instructions for use of which are posted in this article, is suitable for children aged 3 months. and up to 12 years old. Thanks to the active ingredient (ibuprofen), the drug quickly knocks down the heat. In addition, it eliminates the pain that often accompanies a cold (headache, pain in the ears or throat).
Composition
Active ingredient : ibuprofen (100 mg on 5 ml of syrup). Auxiliary components : water, maltitol syrup, glycerol, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, citric acid, sodium saccharinate, polysorbate 80, xatan gum, domifen bromide, strawberry (50244E) or orange (2M16014) flavor.
Pharmacotherapeutic group
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
Pharmacological properties
What is the effect of the drug "Nurofen Children's" on the body? Instructions for use of the tool states that the syrup has an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effect. Ibuprofen acts by slowing down the biosynthesis of prostaglandins - mediators of inflammation and pain. The duration of action reaches 8 hours.
Indications for use
In what cases does Nurofen Children's syrup help? Instructions for use recommend giving it to children with:
- flu, post-vaccination reactions, infectious and inflammatory diseases that are accompanied by fever (as an antipyretic);
- pain syndrome, including sprains, toothache and headache, migraine, sore throat and ears (as an anesthetic).
Sometimes pediatricians prescribe this drug for other disorders. In this case, the doctor is likely to give you individual recommendations on the schedule of admission and dosage.
Contraindications
In which cases you can not give the baby the drug "Nurofen Children's"? Instructions for use calls for refraining from taking the medicine if:
- the child has an individual intolerance to ibuprofen, other components of the drug or acetylsalicylic acid ;
- there is a gastrointestinal ulcer, inflammatory bowel disease, bleeding in the stomach;
- the patient has any blood diseases (hemophilia, hypocoagulation, leukopenia);
- hearing is lowered;
- the body suffers from a lack of potassium (hypokalemia);
- hepatic and / or renal failure is present;
- reception of acetylsalicylic acid (salicylates) and other NSAIDs provoke rhinitis, bronchial asthma, urticaria.
With great care and only after consulting a doctor, it is worth giving the Nurofen medication to children who take other painkillers at the same time, have suffered ulcerative colitis, peptic ulcer, gastritis and bleeding in the digestive system, suffer from urticaria or asthma. It is not recommended to combine it with the use of agents that lower blood coagulability, lower blood pressure, contain methotrexate or lithium, as well as diuretics, antiplatelet agents, and glucocorticosteroids.
How to apply?
In the box you will find a convenient measuring syringe designed for 5 ml of the drug.
- Firmly attach the syringe to the neck of the vial.
- Shake the syrup.
- Turn the bottle over and start gently pulling the piston down until there is a sufficient amount of suspension in the syringe.
- Turn the bottle back to its normal position and, quietly turning the measuring syringe, take it out.
- The syringe must be placed in the child's mouth, and then slowly press the plunger so that the baby can drink the syrup.
Before next use, rinse the syringe with warm water and dry well.
Dosage
In what doses is it recommended to take Nurofen Children's Syrup? The instructions for use give separate recommendations for each age and weight category.
Age | Body weight | Single dose, ml | Once a day | Max. per day, mg |
3-6 months | <5 | 2,5 | 3 | 150 |
6-12 months | 6-10 | 2,5 | 3-4 | 200 |
1-3 years | 10-15 | 5 | 3 | 300 |
4-6 years old | 15-20 | 7.5 | 3 | 450 |
7-10 years | 21-29 | 10 | 3 | 600 |
10-12 years old | 30-40 | fifteen | 3 | 900 |
If you use a suspension to combat the post-vaccination reaction, up to 12 months. 1 syringe per 2.5 ml is enough; after 1 year, you can give another syringe after 6 hours. Do not give more than 5 ml of the drug for 24 hours.
Another point that you need to know when taking the drug "Nurofen Children's": how long does it work. On average, improvement in the patient’s well-being occurs after 10-15 minutes. after taking, however, in some cases more time elapses (up to 30-40 min.)
Where could I buy?
Syrup is sold in almost any pharmacy. It is released without a doctor’s prescription, however, if it is possible to consult a pediatrician before an appointment, it is better not to neglect it. The price of Nurofen (children’s syrup) is higher than other drugs of this category (on average, from 90 to 120 rubles), but it justifies itself 100%.