How to give children paracetamol

Paracetamol is very popular in the treatment of children. This drug helps to eliminate the main symptom of almost any disease fever. However, to give his children should only when absolutely necessary, observing all the recommendations regarding dosage and contraindications.

Instruction

Do not give acetaminophen to babies. During this period, any form of release is contraindicated in babies. For children from two months to 15 years of safe dose of paracetamol does not exceed 10-15 mg per 1 kg of body weight and the daily of 60 mg on 1 kg of the Drug begins to act after about 30 minutes, and after 4 hours it stopped. Remember that giving children paracetamol can be a period of at least 4-6 hours. If there was a need for frequent use, alternate it with Ibuprofen.

Keep in mind that the course of treatment with paracetamol as antipyretic should not exceed 3 days, and pain is 5 days.

Pay due attention to the form of release of the drug. Paracetamol is produced in the form of capsules, tablets, drops, syrup, effervescent and chewable tablets, solutions for intramuscular injection and ingestion, rectal suppositories. Children most often prescribed suppositories and syrup. For babies up to 1 year the drug can be dissolved in the bottle or in tea. As for the pills, children under 6 years do not give them.

Also do not forget about contraindications to the use of paracetamol. It is not recommended in case of hypersensitivity to the components of funds, violation of metabolism, diabetes, liver, blood and kidneys. Be careful and asthmatic diseases in children. In this case, paracetamol may worsen the disease.

Closely monitor the child's condition after taking the drug. If 2-4 hours later he was pale, perspiring, or start to feel sick, will cause the baby vomiting and call an ambulance.

Note

Paracetamol is most effective for SARS. If you have a bacterial infection, the effect of the drug is reduced. Before giving the child paracetamol, you need to remember that even when viral diseases it is not for everyone.

Useful advice

If after paracetamol fever in a child is not reduced, it is necessary to seek the assistance of qualified physicians. Maybe the kid picked up a more serious illness requiring treatment more effective remedies. Paracetamol is not a panacea for all ills. Therefore, before applying you should consult with your doctor.

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