Young children are especially susceptible to various infections. As a rule, when a child develops a high temperature, the parents start to panic and do not know which remedy is best suited and will not harm the children's body. Among the abundance of pharmaceuticals, it is difficult to choose a more effective and safe medicine.
Pediatricians recommend for children to choose the rectal suppositories "Cefecon" (for children). The instruction indicates that they are allowed to be used from 3 months of age. Candles are more convenient to use than tablets or syrups, since not every child will agree to take bitter pills. Moreover, rectal drugs rarely cause allergic reactions.
Description
The drug "Cefecon" is a non-narcotic drug that belongs to the group of antipyretic and analgesic drugs. It contains paracetamol, which has a depressing effect on prostaglandins.
Thanks to the mechanism of action of this substance, the temperature and pain effect are reduced. 5 pieces of Cefecon candles (for children) are produced in cell packaging. The instruction indicates the exact dosage for the specific age of the baby.
Indications
Pediatricians prescribe suppositories in the following conditions:
- In order to eliminate fever in inflammatory and infectious pathologies. These include: influenza, acute respiratory infections, acute respiratory viral infections, tonsillitis. It is acceptable to use after vaccination if the child has a high temperature.
- Use with pronounced pain syndrome candles "Cefecon" (for children). The instruction says about the high analgesic effect of the drug for headaches, muscles, teeth and post-traumatic pains.
Suppositories are introduced into the anus. It is better to do this after bowel movement (you can pre-set an enema).
The drug "Tsefekon" (candles for children): dosage taking into account the age group
The dose depends on the body weight and age of the baby. Usually, 15 mg / kg is prescribed at six-hour intervals. One-time: from a month to three - 50 mg each.
From three months to a year - 100 mg each.
From a year to three years - one candle is assigned (one hundred milligrams).
From three to ten years - 250 mg is allowed.
From ten to twelve years of age - two suppositories (250 mg).
For three days, it is allowed to use the Tsefekon candles (for children). The instruction gives a dosing table by age group.
Side effect
When using the drug, there are rarely allergic and adverse reactions. It was noted that these suppositories do not cause gastrointestinal disturbances. In rare cases, vomiting, slight nausea, diarrhea are observed. Perhaps the appearance of a rash on the skin and mucous membrane, swelling, itching. With prolonged use in large quantities, the drug can cause hemolytic anemia, papillary necrosis, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia and interstitial nephritis.
Contraindications
It is forbidden to give to newborns up to a month old. With extreme caution are prescribed for pathological processes of the kidneys and liver, Rotor syndrome, Dubin-Johnson and Gilbert. Be sure to consult a pediatrician.
In general, this is an excellent drug with minimal side effects, which is allowed for children. The Cefecon candles (for children) have proven themselves well, the price of this product is low - within 40 rubles.