In the article, we will consider what the daily dose of "Paracetamol" is.
Surely there are not many people who have never had the flu or any otolaryngological pathology. Especially often the population suffers from colds in the autumn and winter periods, during cold weather and rains. And the sensations from the disease can no longer be attributed to pleasant manifestations, since this causes a sore throat, in the head, a runny nose with a cough and high fever. It is very difficult to work and rest in this state. And even a night's sleep is difficult due to heat and congestion of the respiratory tract. And colds and flu are even more difficult for children than for adults.
How long does Paracetamol take effect?
Fortunately, there is a cure that relieves the suffering of colds around the world every day. This assistant is "Paracetamol". It belongs to the class of analgesics and antipyretic drugs. In addition, it has a weak anti-inflammatory effect.
According to its chemical structure, the drug acts as a derivative of aniline, and it is classified as one of the main metabolites of phenacetin, an ingredient that was previously widely used as an analgesic and antipyretic agent. The effect of "Paracetamol" consists in influencing pain centers and regulating temperature in the brain. In addition, the drug inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins, which are physiologically active substances that also affect fever and pain sensitivity.
After how much “Paracetamol” begins to act, it is interesting to many. The drug usually helps very quickly, within an hour after use. It can easily penetrate the blood-brain barrier. A large proportion of the component is metabolized directly in the liver. "Paracetamol" can be used in the form of a pure analgesic to relieve pain that is not associated with the inflammatory process.
Currently, this medicine is sold not only in its pure form, but also as part of other analgesic and antipyretic drugs like Antigrippin, Panadol, Teraflu, Fervex and some others.
Let's consider the indications and contraindications of "Paracetamol".
Misconceptions about him
Many people have a misconception about this drug and its analogues and how to use them. First of all, it should be understood that the described medicine does not at all cure a cold with flu. It does not target viruses or bacteria that cause such diseases, and does not increase immunity at all. It is intended only to relieve symptoms of the disease, for example, relieve pain and high fever. The anti-inflammatory efficacy of the agent is also extremely weak.
In addition, "Paracetamol" with its analogues is not intended for the prevention of infectious pathology. Given the large number of adverse reactions from the drug, such treatment, along with the constant use of the drug (for more than a week), can lead to very severe poisoning. It is not allowed to take this medicine outside the period of illness.
It is also worth saying that it is not always necessary to bring down the temperature during an illness with the help of the described drug. It is worth remembering that the increased temperature acts as a protective reaction of the body, which helps it fight infections. Artificially lowering the temperature only complicates the immune system's task. As a result, the disease lasts much longer than usual. Therefore, it is recommended to use antipyretic medicines only at temperatures that exceed thirty-eight degrees, when hyperthermia becomes dangerous for the body. The daily dose of "Paracetamol" must be taken into account.
Description and release formats: tablets, suspension
The main form of release for "Paracetamol" are tablets. The dosage of the active substance in the pills can be different, for example 200, 325 or 500 milligrams. Is the dosage of "Paracetamol" 500 mg tablets suitable for children? We will discuss this below.
In addition, there are such medicinal formats:
- Capsules.
- The drug is in the form of a syrup.
- "Paracetamol" for children in suspension. Instructions for use are included in each pack.
Suspension from syrup is distinguished by the fact that it does not contain sugar. The drug for children in the form of a syrup and suspension contain 2.4% of the active ingredient. Rectal suppositories are also produced (we are talking about candles for children). In all cases, this medication is accompanied by a detailed annotation, which is recommended to be studied immediately before use.
Consider, what helps "Paracetamol" according to the instructions for use?
The drug "Paracetamol" helps from what?
The medicine is usually effective in a number of the following cases:
- Against the background of pains of various origins.
- In case of development of neuralgia.
- Against the background of fever with infectious diseases.
- With hyperthermia caused by vaccination.
But the medication works best as an antipyretic agent.
Contraindications
As with all drugs, this one has a number of contraindications:
- The medicine can not be used in case of intolerance to its components.
- Against the background of severe liver and kidney dysfunctions.
- In the first trimester of pregnancy.
- In the case of chronic alcoholism.
In the last two trimesters during pregnancy, the drug is recommended to be used with caution and only under the supervision of a doctor. Given that "Paracetamol" can pass into breast milk, it is not recommended to use it during lactation. When, nevertheless, taking this drug is necessary, then the baby can receive artificial feeding.
Side effects
If you do not observe the daily dose of "Paracetamol", unpleasant symptoms may develop. The medical device in question has quite a few side effects:
- Risks of anemia along with changes in the number of white blood cells and platelets.
- The development of tachycardia in combination with impaired liver or kidney function.
- The occurrence of diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, bloating, abdominal pain, and the like.
- The appearance of allergic reactions.
In the event that the actual dosage exceeds the maximum allowable amount of the drug, then this can lead to severe renal dysfunction, as well as gastric bleeding.
Composition of the preparation
In addition to the active ingredient of the same name, the composition of tablets with this medicine includes a number of auxiliary ingredients in the form of starch, stearic acid, lactose, calcium stearate, gelatin, povidone and primogel. The suspension, in turn, contains, in addition to the basic substance, water along with flavors, dyes, glycerol, sorbitol and xanthan gum. In candles, besides the active ingredient, solid fat is used.
Interaction with other medicines
It is not recommended to take the described medicine simultaneously with barbiturates, with "Zidovudine" and "Isoniazid" due to the increased risk of liver damage. "Rifampicin" reduces the therapeutic effect of this drug, and activated carbon reduces its bioavailability. The simultaneous use of this medication with acetylsalicylic acid, caffeine and codeine can enhance the therapeutic effect of these substances.
Paracetamol and alcohol
Recently, more and more data have been accumulating on how dangerous the simultaneous intake of alcohol with the drug is. The drug "Paracetamol" is already not very friendly to the liver, but against the background of simultaneous use with ethanol, the hepatotoxic reaction increases several times at once. In this regard, in no case should you take alcoholic beverages, even in moderate dosage during treatment with this drug. It is not uncommon for people to be hospitalized with severe liver damage after taking this cold pill and a glass of wine taken one after another for several hours. So you have to choose one of two: alcohol or "Paracetamol".
The daily dose of "Paracetamol" for adults
In the event that a doctor has not prescribed another scheme, then when using tablets, adults should take this drug three times a day. So, how much "Paracetamol" can an adult have per day?
The dosage will be between 350 and 500 milligrams. The maximum daily allowance is 4 grams. As for the maximum one-time, it will be 1.5 grams. It is better to take the medicine two hours after eating. Taking it immediately after a meal slows down the absorption of the drug into the blood. The duration of therapy should not exceed seven days.
Dose for children
Dosing for children should take into account the baby's body weight. It is recommended to calculate the amount so that it is 10 milligrams per kilogram of body. In this case, it is important to proceed from the fact that a suspension with a syrup for children with a volume of 5 milliliters contains 120 milligrams of the active ingredient. The optimal daily dose of "Paracetamol" for children is also selected depending on age.
- At three to twelve months - 60-120 milligrams.
- In a year or five years - 150-250 milligrams.
- From five to twelve - 250-500 mg each.
The dosage of "Paracetamol" in tablets for children should be determined by a doctor.
Before using the medication in the children's version, you must study the instructions. The syrup is given to children according to their weight and age. A possible therapy regimen is as follows:
- From two to six years - 5-10 milliliters.
- From six to twelve - 10-20 milliliters.
- Those who are over twelve years old - 20-40 milliliters.
Children's "Paracetamol", according to the guidelines, is taken three to four times a day. The interval between use should not be less than four hours. The maximum daily dose of "Paracetamol" for a child is 4 g.
The duration of therapy in children cannot exceed three days. Suppositories with this medicine can also be used to treat babies. The instruction recommends the following single dosages:
- At six - twelve months - one suppository each.
- From one year to three - 1.5 suppositories.
- Three to five - two candles.
- From five to ten - 2.5 candles each.
- From ten to twelve - 3.5 suppositories.
It should be noted that suppositories should never be used for more than three days.
Danger of overdose
The daily dose of "Paracetamol" is often exceeded. What is the threat?
Until recently, such a medicine had a reputation for being completely safe for health. But, unfortunately, the true information is still not disseminated as widely as the commercials that promote this tool and drugs based on it. What is the matter and why is such a popular drug, which is sold without a prescription in every pharmacy, is now called life-threatening? Its problem is that, in professional terms, this drug does not have a wide therapeutic spectrum.
What does this mean for patients? The drug in question poison the liver and red blood cells in the event that it is taken too much and often. The right amount of medication for treatment can harm the body. For example, the toxic dosage of "Analgin" is ten pills, and "Paracetamol" in different cases - only two pieces.
Therefore, how many times a day you can take "Paracetamol", it is better to find out in advance.
German doctors counted among the Europeans and came to a horrifying conclusion. For example, the inhabitants of England in the amount of twenty thousand people every year find liver problems due to the addiction to the use of "Paracetamol". In the same country, about a hundred patients a year die due to poisoning with this drug.
In the late nineties on the boxes with this medication began to print information that exceeding the daily dose of "Paracetamol" causes death in people. In addition, in a number of countries, this drug is now sold in pharmacies exclusively for the doctor's prescription. The Germans also want to start a similar practice, because in their country, a child died at the age of 3 years from an excessively high dosage.
How much "Paracetamol" is possible for a child, all parents should know.
Children become allergic
Scientists from many countries of the world have conducted clinical studies that have proven that the use of "Paracetamol" for the treatment of children in their first two to three years of life is the reason that at the age of seven a child may become asthmatic or allergic. It is also likely that children develop eczema. This statement was first published in a British medical journal. Of course, not all children face this threat. But the chances of about half of them when using the described drug as an antipyretic agent doubles.
The same category of scientists claims that such babies are exposed not only to the development of standard allergic reactions, but also run the risk of becoming hostages of asthma. Moreover, examples of the development of asthma, and not allergic manifestations, are much more common. Professors from New Zealand, in turn, argue that with abuse in the use of this remedy, there are huge risks of developing eczema. It is likely that this category of scientists is not mistaken. After all, the results of such studies are recognized by scientists around the world.
In addition, such a study was carried out with far from one or even a couple of small patients. For example, there was a test in which one hundred thousand boys and girls from thirty countries took part. The study is considered the largest. It was thanks to him that scientists managed to discover why so many modern children suffer from asthma. It is worth noting that for the treatment of asthma, eczema or allergies, it is recommended to seek help from special biological active additives, which are also created specifically for babies.
Nevertheless, today it is very often at high temperatures, and at the same time, against the background of painful sensations in the head, it is "Paracetamol" that is effective. This remedy can gently cope with inflammation, relieving neuralgia, articular pathology, and so on. It is released in different forms and dosages. But within the framework of the application, it is very important to comply with the dosages indicated by the doctor. Self-medication is fraught with undesirable consequences.
Now we know what Paracetamol helps from. We reviewed the instructions for applying it in detail.
Paracetamol is one of the most popular and commonly used drugs to stabilize the condition in children. It is listed by the WHO as a safe, effective and at the same time inexpensive medicine. How to take paracetamol tablets for children, taking into account the dosage.
Features of the drug
The drug was first used in medical practice in 1886 under the name Acetanilide. Paracetamol is a non-narcotic analgesic with mild anti-inflammatory properties. It has analgesic and antipyretic effects. The tool should be in every home medicine cabinet, in a family with children.
Important: The effectiveness of the drug has been clinically tested, the mechanism of action and the degree of its safety have been studied.
The pharmacy chain sells the product for children in several dosage forms. These are suppositories, sweet syrup, in the form of a suspension, and paracetamol in tablets. The drug is rapidly absorbed, the effect is expected from 30 minutes to one hour after administration, the effect on the body lasts up to 4 hours. The manufactured product contains 200, 325 and 500 mg of paracetamol. For children, 200 mg tablets are more acceptable.
Indications for use
The drug is indicated for symptomatic treatment. To eliminate pain syndrome of various origins. For diseases accompanied by an increase in temperature. 
Paracetamol tablets are used in the following cases:
- with headache and toothache;
- decrease in temperature with flu or SARS;
- the risk of developing convulsive syndrome;
- infectious diseases - chickenpox, rubella, measles and others;
- teething;
- injuries, burns.
Taking the drug does not allow the parallel use of other medicines containing paracetamol. When the child's temperature does not decrease from taking the pill, other medications or non-pharmacological agents should be used. Do not give the drug again immediately. In any case, self-medication is unacceptable, you need to seek medical help.
Parents should understand that the drug is not used for treatment. Paracetamol for children only relieves symptoms. It is necessary to find out the cause of the disease and treat the child in accordance with the doctor's prescriptions.
Admission rules and dosages
The drug is a white powder with a slight shade. It dissolves in alcohol, but not in water. How to take paracetamol tablets for the treatment of children? The medicine is used when the thermometer is more than 38 ° C. Each age group has its own conditions of admission and dosage calculation.
A small child needs 10-15 mg of active ingredient per kilogram of weight. Babies up to a year are given syrup or suspension. Candles can be used for infants after three months, the dosage is determined by the doctor in each case.
The tablet form is contraindicated in children under 3 years of age, not recommended for children under 6 years of age. For the age group from 3 to 6 years old, you can take one tablet (200 mg) at a time. Small babies can be given half a tablet. Children after six years of age can drink 1.5-2 pills. From 6 to 12 years old, one tablet is prescribed, the dosage of paracetamol is 350 mg. Children over 12 years old are given 500 mg of paracetamol. Frequency of admission - no more than four times a day, with an interval of 4 hours.
How to take the drug if the child cannot swallow the pill? For babies, you can grind it by adding a little water. The drug is taken 2 hours after a meal. The drug is prescribed for no more than 3 days, for babies under 6 years old, for older children, treatment can be extended up to 5 days.
Contraindications
When giving paracetamol to children, the dosage of the drug in tablets must be correctly calculated. It is necessary to respect the proportions so as not to harm the baby's body, weakened by the disease. Despite the fact that the remedy is quite safe, it is still a chemical substance, it has a number of contraindications:
- paracetamol should not be given to a child with individual intolerance;
- babies up to two years old;
- with erosive diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- with an increased content of potassium in the blood;
- allergy to acetylsalicylic acid;
- the medicine is contraindicated for a child with liver or kidney disease.
Important: Do not overdose the medication. If the temperature does not drop, the pill can be given again only after 4–5 hours.
You can alternately give two drugs, for example, Nurofen with paracetamol, strictly observing the intervals. Both drugs are given at the same time, using half the dose of each.
Side effects
If the dose of paracetamol is too high, drug poisoning can occur. A dose of 1.5 g of active ingredient for every 10 kg of body weight can lead to poisoning, that is, 7.5 tablets should be taken. Long-term use leads to the destruction of the liver, impaired renal function. In this case, the following symptoms may occur:
- bloating, pain, nausea, vomiting;
- decrease in hemoglobin levels;
- renal colic;
- lethargy of the child or increased excitability;
- allergic reactions and the development of bronchial asthma.
When purchasing the drug, you should check the expiration date. At home, the medicine must be stored in a place where the child cannot get it, while maintaining the recommended temperature regime. To prevent undesirable consequences, and at the same time alleviate the condition of the child, all the doctor's recommendations should be strictly followed.
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Surely, there are not so many people who would not get sick at least once in their life. Especially often people get sick with colds in the autumn-winter period, during the rains and cold weather. And the sensations from the disease cannot be classified as pleasant: sore throat, headaches, runny nose, cough and high fever. In such a state, it is impossible to work or rest. And even at night is difficult due to the heat and congestion of the respiratory tract. And children endure colds and flu even harder than adults.
Operating principle
Fortunately, there is a medicine that relieves the suffering of millions of people with colds around the world every day. This remedy is paracetamol. Paracetamol belongs to the class of analgesics and antipyretics. In addition, it has a mild anti-inflammatory effect.
In terms of chemical structure, it is an aniline derivative and belongs to the main metabolites of phenacetin, a substance previously widely used as an analgesic and antipyretic agent. The action of paracetamol is to affect the centers of pain and temperature regulation in the brain and to suppress the synthesis of prostaglandins - physiologically active substances that also affect the increase in temperature and pain sensitivity.
The drug begins to act very quickly, within an hour after administration. It easily penetrates the blood-brain barrier. Most of the substance is metabolized in the liver. Paracetamol can also be used as a pure analgesic to relieve pain not associated with the inflammatory process.
Currently, paracetamol is sold not only in its pure form, but also as part of other antipyretic and pain relievers, such as Antigrippin, Panadol, Teraflu, Fervex and some others.
Misconceptions about the drug
Many people have misconceptions about the drug and its analogues and how they should be used.
First, it should be understood that paracetamol does not cure colds or flu. It does not affect viruses or bacteria that cause these diseases, and does not increase immunity. It is intended only to relieve the symptoms of the disease - pain and fever. The anti-inflammatory effect of the agent is also extremely weak.
Secondly, paracetamol and its analogues are not intended for the prevention of infectious diseases. Given the large number of side effects of the drug, such "prevention" and constant use of the drug (over a week) can lead to severe poisoning. It is unacceptable to take paracetamol outside the period of illness.
Thirdly, it is far from always necessary to bring down the temperature during an illness with the help of a drug. It is worth remembering that fever is a protective reaction of the body that helps it fight infection. Artificially lowering the temperature only complicates the task of the immune system. As a result, the illness lasts longer than usual. Therefore, it is recommended to use antipyretic agents only at temperatures exceeding + 38 ° C, when hyperthermia becomes dangerous for the body.
Description
The main form of release is paracetamol tablets. The dosage of the active substance in tablets can be different - 200, 250, 325 or 500 mg.
There are also dosage forms such as paracetamol capsules, paracetamol syrup and paracetamol children's suspension. A suspension differs from a syrup in that it does not contain sugar. paracetamol for children in the form of syrup and paracetamol suspension contain 2.4% of the active substance. Also available are rectal paracetamol suppositories (suppositories for children). In all cases, the drug is accompanied by a detailed annotation, which is recommended to be studied before use.
Paracetamol has several indications for use:
- Pains of various origins
- Neuralgia
- Fever in infectious diseases
- Vaccination-induced hyperthermia
Contraindications:
- Individual intolerance
- Severe liver and kidney dysfunction
- 1 trimester of pregnancy
- Chronic alcoholism
In the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy, the drug should be used with caution and under medical supervision. Since paracetamol passes into breast milk, it is not recommended to use it during lactation. If, nevertheless, taking the drug is necessary, then the child should receive artificial feeding.
Paracetamol has many side effects:
- The risk of anemia, changes in the number of platelets and leukocytes
- Tachycardia
- Liver and kidney dysfunctions
- Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, bloating, abdominal pain
- Allergic reactions
If the dosage exceeds the maximum allowable, then this can lead to severe renal and liver dysfunction, gastric bleeding.
Composition
In addition to the active substance of the same name, the tablets include a number of auxiliary components:
- starch
- stearic acid
- lactose
- calcium stearate
- gelatin
- povidone
- primogel
The suspension contains, in addition to the main substance:
- flavoring
- dye
- glycerol
- sorbitol
- xanthan gum
In addition to the active substance, solid fat is used in candles.
Interaction with other substances
It is not recommended to take paracetamol at the same time as barbiturates, isoniazid, zidovudine because of the increased risk of liver damage. Rifampicin reduces the therapeutic effect of the drug, and activated charcoal reduces its bioavailability.
The simultaneous use of the drug with acetylsalicylic acid, codeine and caffeine enhances the therapeutic effect of these drugs.
Paracetamol and alcohol
Recently, more and more data have been accumulating about how dangerous it is to take alcohol at the same time as the drug. Paracetamol is already not very friendly to the liver, but when used simultaneously with ethanol, the hepatotoxic effect of the drug increases several times. Therefore, in no case should you take alcoholic beverages, even in moderate doses, during treatment with the drug! It is not uncommon for people to end up in the hospital with severe liver damage after taking a cold pill and a glass of wine one after another for several hours. So you should choose one of two - either paracetamol or alcohol.
Instructions for use for adults
If the doctor does not prescribe a different scheme, then in the case of using tablets, adults should take the drug three to four times a day. The dosage is 350-500 mg. The maximum daily dose is 4 g, the maximum single dose is 1.5 g.
It is best to take the drug 1-2 hours after a meal. Taking the drug immediately after a meal slows down its absorption into the bloodstream.
The duration of treatment should not exceed 7 days.
Instructions for use for children
Dosage for children should take into account the child's body weight. It is recommended to calculate the dose so that it is 10 mg / kg body weight.
In this case, one must proceed from the fact that the suspension and syrup for children with a volume of 5 ml contain 120 mg of the active substance.
The optimal dosage looks like this:
- 3-12 months ¬– 60-120 mg
- 1-5 years - 150-250 mg
- 5-12 years old - 250-500 mg
Before using paracetamol for children, you must study the instructions. Paracetamol syrup is given to children taking into account the weight of their age. Possible reception scheme:
- 2-6 years old - 5-10 ml
- 6-12 years old - 10-20 ml
- more than 12 years old - 20-40 ml
Children's paracetamol, according to the instructions, is taken 3-4 times a day. The interval between doses should not be less than 4 hours. The maximum duration of treatment in children should not exceed 3 days.
Paracetamol suppositories can also be used to treat children. The instruction recommends the following single doses:
- 6-12 months - 0.5-1 suppository (50-100 mg)
- 1-3 years - 1-1.5 suppositories (100-150 mg)
- 3-5 years - 1.5-2 suppositories (150-200 mg)
- 5-10 years old - 2.5-3.5 suppositories (250-350 mg)
- 10-12 years old - 3.5-5 suppositories (350-500 mg)
Suppositories should not be used for more than three days.
The dosage of Paracetamol tablets for a child of 9 years old is usually 200 mg up to 4 times a day. The dose of the drug in this case depends more on age than on weight, as in children up to 3-5 years old.
The antipyretic drug also has a pronounced analgesic effect and has a slight anti-inflammatory effect.
It can be used in the following cases:
- flu and SARS;
- in the complex therapy of angina, bronchitis, tracheitis and pneumonia;
- inflammatory processes in muscles of different localization;
- sprains, bruises, sprains;
- headaches.
Paracetamol for a 9-year-old child is absolutely safe, but it should be remembered that it is used only as a drug intended for symptomatic treatment, and it does not eliminate the true cause of fever, pain and inflammation.
For effective treatment, it is imperative to consult with a qualified specialist who will establish the root of the pathological symptoms.
Features of the drug
A 9-year-old child is usually given Paracetamol in tablets or capsules. It is also possible to use this substance as part of a complex drug, for example, for the treatment of a viral infection with the manifestation of cough, headache, nasal congestion. The question of how many paracetamol tablets can be given to a child of 9 years old can be answered based on the amount of active ingredient in 1 tablet. That is, in the pharmacy, you can buy capsules or tablets in the following dosage:
- 200 mg;
- 500 mg;
- 325 mg.
Read also: Instructions for Paracetamol with dosage
The dosage of Paracetamol for a child of 9 years old is 200-250 mg 3-4 times a day and the maximum can increase to no more than 1.5 grams per day. Higher doses are acceptable in emergencies and only in a hospital setting, under the supervision of a physician. Injection and transfusion forms of the drug are used to eliminate fever with, for example, croupous pneumonia, lacunar sore throat, or an abscess of various localization.
Priorities in drug release form
For older children, Paracetamol can be purchased in different tablets, that is, child and adult dosages, but it is correct to divide the tablet, according to the instructions for the drug. In the form of a syrup, an antipyretic agent is not prescribed for an adult child, but candles will be very effective, especially at night.
Whatever the form of release, it is important to know how to give Paracetamol, in what dose and frequency of administration. Usually the drug is prescribed one hour after a meal and washed down with a sufficient amount of water. In case of an urgent need to lower body temperature, food intake is not particularly important.
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Paracetamol is given to a child at a high temperature, headache and toothache. It is considered a safe medicine, since it does not cause complications even with a threefold overdose. Nevertheless, like any drug, Paracetamol has its own specifics, and it must be treated with caution. Before treatment, you should carefully study the instructions for use of Paracetamol, paying special attention to calculating the dosage of tablets for children 1 year and older.
Composition and release forms of the drug
Paracetamol for children is an antipyretic and analgesic agent with a slight anti-inflammatory effect. Its effectiveness is especially high for viral infectious diseases - it helps little with bacterial ailments.
The therapeutic effect of the drug is based on inhibition of the production of chemical compounds that are responsible for the development of inflammatory processes, stimulate an increase in temperature and the appearance of pain. The analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect is achieved due to the effect of the drug on the cells of the central nervous system.
The advantage of the drug over other anti-inflammatory drugs is that it does not have a particular irritating effect on the gastric mucosa. Paracetamol quickly enters the bloodstream, where its highest concentration is reached in the period from 30 minutes to one and a half hours, depending on the form of the drug. The agent is excreted from the body along with urine after processing in the liver for 4 hours.
The active substance of the drug bears the same name, it is also known as para-acetaminophenol. For children, Paracetamol is produced in different forms:
- Candles - they contain components that are the safest for the child. The rectally administered drug is absorbed into the blood more slowly than when swallowed (an hour and a half), which is why the effect occurs later, but it is longer. Doctors can prescribe suppositories for the treatment of a one-year-old child and even a baby from 3 months.
- Suspension - among excipients - glycerol, sorbitol, flavorings and sucrose. Can be used from 1 month (only as directed by a pediatrician).
- Syrup - contains ethanol (96%), excipients, flavors, dyes. The maximum concentration in the blood is observed half an hour after swallowing. The tool is recommended at the age of six months to 12 years.
- Tablets or capsules - available in a dosage of 200, 500 mg. Children can be given from 3 years old (subject to dosage).
- Effervescent tablets for solution preparation.
Recently, Paracetamol, produced in the form of sweet syrups and suspensions, has gained particular popularity. Taking these drugs, along with active medicinal components, the baby receives a huge amount of flavors, sweeteners, flavoring additives. They can provoke allergic reactions, while allergy to Paracetamol itself is very rare. This means that candles are ideal for young children.
Indications for taking Paracetamol tablets (200 and 500 mg)
Paracetamol is effective for:
- temperature provoked by colds, flu, scarlet fever, measles, vaccinations, etc.;
- headaches, including with overstrain;
- toothache (caries, teething, etc.);
- pain manifestations not associated with inflammation;
- relief of such manifestations of a cold or flu as fever, aches;
- otitis media (otitis media) as a combination therapy.
Paracetamol is used as an antipyretic and pain reliever
When is the remedy contraindicated?
Like any medicine, Paracetamol has contraindications. These include:
- allergy to the components of the drug;
- serious problems with the kidneys and liver involved in the processing and removal of drugs from the body in the urine;
- congenital hyperbilirubinemia, or Gilbert's syndrome - an increased level of bilirubin in the blood (a breakdown product of red blood cells);
- some types of severe infections (for example, sepsis);
- leukopenia (low leukocyte count);
- blood diseases;
- deficiency of the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase;
- severe anemia;
- taking certain medications (anticonvulsants, barbiturates, rifampicin, etc.);
- inflammation of the rectal mucosa (for the use of suppositories).
Instructions for the use of tablets
Although paracetamol is effective in relieving fever and headaches, it will not be able to reduce fever if you are seriously ill.
Dr. Komarovsky calls this medicine a kind of marker: if the fever has decreased after taking it, it is highly likely that the disease is not dangerous - this is a common ARVI. If the effect of the drug is absent, the problem is serious, an urgent need to call a specialist.
Dosage for children of different ages
Paracetamol tablets are allowed for babies over the age of three. For adult children, the maximum daily dose is 60 mg / kg. In what dosage is Paracetamol given to children:
- the norm from 3 to 6 years is 100-200 mg at a time;
- from 6 to 12 years old - 1-2 tab. (200-400 mg);
- adolescents and adults - 500 mg.
Before giving the baby a pill, you should read the instructions and find out how much paracetamol it contains. If the doctor has prescribed a dose of 100 mg, the 200 mg capsule should be divided into 2 parts, the 500 mg tablet should be divided into 5 parts. A small overdose is not dangerous.
How many times a day can the drug be taken?
According to the instructions, children should drink Paracetamol every 4 hours. More frequent use is not recommended, since there will be no better effect from increasing the dose rate. Paracetamol is absorbed into the bloodstream 30 minutes after entering the stomach and begins to actively act. The maximum concentration and positive effect are achieved after 2 hours - the temperature begins to decrease.
The drug is recommended to be taken every 4 hours; less often - you can, more often - no
As soon as Paracetamol enters the child's bloodstream, the kidneys and liver begin to process and remove it from the body. After 4 hours, 50% of the substance leaves the body, which leads to a decrease in the effect of the drug. The drug is completely eliminated after 8 hours. As you recover, the need for frequent medication disappears, so the interval can be increased to 5-6 hours.
Duration of treatment
How long the course of treatment with Paracetamol will last, the doctor should say. At high temperatures, the agent can be taken no more than 3-5 days. Whether it is worth using the drug further, and what dose is prescribed per day, is determined by the doctor. Inappropriate use of the drug can provoke necrosis of liver cells, kidneys and other problems.
Long-term use of Paracetamol for headaches and toothaches is inappropriate, since it can relieve symptoms, but not cure the underlying disease. Diseased teeth should be treated as soon as possible, as they not only cause pain to the baby, but can also negatively affect the growth of permanent teeth. An unreasonable headache should alert, since it can speak of serious illnesses and be a reason for further diagnosis.
Side effects
The use of Paracetamol rarely causes side effects. However, their absence after taking the medicine cannot be completely ruled out.
In some cases, the drug can cause gastrointestinal upset.
They can manifest themselves:
- nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness;
- a decrease in the level of leukocytes, erythrocytes, platelets in the blood (extremely rare);
- liver pathologies;
- allergies;
- bronchospasm.
Overdose
A child should not take more than 60 mg of active substance per kg of body weight per day. For a baby, a dosage of 150 mg / kg is toxic. This means that if the baby's weight is 20 kg, he can die if he takes 3 g of paracetamol during the day.
Overdose is the cause of side effects and signs of intoxication: skin blanching, vomiting, sweating, loss of consciousness. If the liver fails, jaundice, hepatic coma, death is possible. Acute renal failure may appear, which will make itself felt with lower back pain, pancreatitis, arrhythmia, the appearance of protein and blood in the urine.
Drug analogs
Paracetamol is part of many drugs - Coldrex, TeraFlu, Antigrippin, Panadol, Antiflu, Kaffetin, etc. Their main differences are excipients, manufacturer, price.
If the medicine does not help, it is replaced with an analogue with another active ingredient. Medicines based on ibuprofen - Nurofen, Ibufen, etc. have a similar effect. In any case, it is necessary to remember: even the most harmless medicines cannot be prescribed to oneself in order to avoid unpredictable consequences.
Among the popular remedies for combating fever and pain in children are tablets, where paracetamol acts as the active substance. It is considered the most effective and safest for the child's body.
Paracetamol-based drugs have three main properties: relieve fever, inflammation and pain.
Advantages of the drug:
- Fights high body temperature during colds, SARS or flu. It can be given to children at the age of 2 months, having previously reduced the allowable dose.
- The decrease in temperature begins quickly and has a long-term effect - no further increase in temperature is observed.
- In some children, fever may be accompanied by seizures. Paracetamol is allowed with such unpleasant symptoms.
- Reduces or eliminates pain. For example, dental or headache.
- Other medications can be given in parallel. Nurofen contains ibuprofen as an active ingredient, therefore, their alternation is allowed.
It should be borne in mind that paracetamol eliminates only the symptoms of the disease, but is not intended for its treatment. The main cause of pain or fever should be identified and treated with other drugs.
Drug dosage
Paracetamol comes in three main forms: suppositories, tablets, and syrups. You can buy a drug in a pharmacy where this active ingredient is in its pure form - Panadol for example. Panadol tablets, in addition to the active ingredient, have sodium bicarbonate, which creates an alkaline environment in the body. Thanks to this, Panadol acts faster.
Candles
They are inserted rectally into the child's anus. Before the procedure, you must first wash your hands. Put the child, turn on its side, bend the legs and press them to the tummy. Insert the suppository slowly and carefully. The active substance is absorbed by the intestinal walls and has a rapid effect at high temperatures. For children under three months, the dosage is selected only by a doctor..
The following dosage of the drug can be found in the pharmacy:
- from 3 months to a year, candles are assigned to 0.08 grams;
- from 1 to 3 years old - 0.17 grams;
- from 3 years to 6 - 0.33 grams;
- starting from 6 years old and older, two suppositories of 0.33 grams are prescribed.
Do not use more than 4 suppositories per day.
Pills
They are allowed for children from two years of age. The child is given a medicine that has been previously crushed and diluted in water. Children's paracetamol tablets are available in a dosage of 200 mg:
- from 2 years to 6 appoint 1/2 tablet at a time;
- from 7 to 12 years, one full tablet is allowed;
- children over 12 years old are allowed to give two tablets at one time.
In some cases, this form can be taken by children under one year old. Especially when it comes to a very high temperature with the appearance of seizures. In such cases, it is allowed to use the medicine in the following dosage:
- from birth to 3 months, the dosage is 10 mg per kilogram;
- from 3 months to a year, the maximum daily dose is 120 mg;
- from one to 2 years, the maximum daily dose is 150 mg.
Syrup
This dosage form has a liquid consistency and a pleasant taste, so children can easily swallow it. The syrup can be given as early as two months. Sometimes doctors, taking into account the condition of the child at the time of illness, can prescribe syrup in the first weeks of life.
The kit includes a convenient syringe dispenser or a measuring spoon, with which the exact amount of suspension is measured. The drug should not be diluted with water, it is better to give the child a drink after taking it.
By divisions on the syringe, the exact dosage is typed:
- from birth to 6 months, the dosage is calculated by the attending physician;
- from 6 months to one year, the maximum dosage is 5 mg, the minimum is 2.5 mg;
- up to 3 years, the dosage is 5 - 7.5 mg;
- from 3 to 6 years - the maximum dosage is 10 mg;
- from 7 to 12 years old - about 15 mg.
The medicine begins to act within 30 minutes after administration. At high temperatures, syrup is given no more than three days. As a pain reliever, the drug is allowed for up to five days.
An analogue of the drug Paracetamol is Panadol. It is allowed for children from 3 months of age. Panadol Baby can be used to relieve fever, inflammation and pain. Can also be used after vaccinations.
Application features
Before giving medicine to a child, you should consult a pediatrician. He will prescribe the correct dosage and tell you about the rules for taking.
- The dosage of the drug depends on the age and weight of the child.
- Paracetamol tablets should be given at 6 hour intervals to relieve fever. No more than four times a day.
- In children under the age of one year, it is necessary to lower the temperature if it rises above 38 degrees.
- You should not give paracetamol to infants for more than three days. Their internal organs are not yet fully formed, therefore, an extra load on the liver is created.
- This antipyretic should not be given for prophylaxis.
- A small child must first dissolve the tablet in water.
- Do not use a pill intended for adults - it is impossible to accurately determine the dosage.
- Nurofen is more irritating to the stomach than Panadol. Therefore, it is better to stop at the last remedy.
Tips for taking medications that include paracetamol
- There are various forms of release of this active ingredient. It can be in candles, syrups, or in suspension. They are best suited for children under one year old.
- To reduce the harmful effects on the liver, the medication should be given after meals.
- Dangerous for the child's body is a dosage of 150 mg per kilogram of weight.
- An overdose can be recognized by the following symptoms: the skin becomes pale, nausea and vomiting appear. In this case, you need to urgently consult a doctor.
Sometimes, when the temperature is high and decreases severely, children are prescribed two drugs at the same time: Nurofen and Paracetamol. These drugs are given, keeping the interval. Nurofen acts quickly and the effect is longer.
You can combine Nurofen with paracetamol at the same time. In this case, half the dose is taken from each drug.
Contraindications
- An overdose of the drug and frequent use, which negatively affects the functioning of the liver, are not allowed. Nausea and vomiting appear.
- Individual intolerance to the components of the drug. Allergic reactions may occur.
- For children under the age of two, paracetamol should be given with caution - the drug can cause asthma.
- Do not give two paracetamol-based medicines at the same time. This will lead to poisoning of the body. Can be given with other antipyretic drugs, such as Nurofen.
- An overdose can occur if the interval between doses of the medication is not observed. It is better to combine medication with folk remedies.
- The drug is contraindicated for diseases such as anemia, hyperbilirubinemia, for disorders in the functioning of the kidneys and liver.
If at least one symptom manifests itself, then this medicine should be replaced with another. Nurofen is less likely to cause allergies and cause less damage to internal organs. Just like paracetamol, Nurofen comes in the form of suppositories, tablets, and syrup.
There are many medicines in pharmacies that contain paracetamol. Panadol is available in tablets, suppositories and syrups. For the smallest, Panadol Baby is specially produced
Do not forget that all medications must be kept away from children. It is better to store medicines for adults separately from those for children, so that during the period of illness the child does not confuse medicines due to increased excitement.
You should consult your doctor before giving paracetamol to your child. It is he who will tell you which dosage form is better to choose, whether it is worth combining it with other antipyretic drugs. Calculates the exact, permitted dosage. Only by following the rules and recommendations can you reduce side effects and overdose.
With the development of colds, the first sign in children is an increase in temperature. If at elevated temperatures pediatricians prohibit giving children antipyretics, then when the thermometer reads above 39 degrees, you should definitely resort to the help of medications. One of the most effective ways to reduce fever is with a medication called Paracetamol. Is it possible for children to give Paracetamol in tablets, at what age it should be used, as well as the dosage features of the drug, we will find out further.
Dosage of Paracetamol tablets
Paracetamol from temperature is available in three forms: tablets, syrup and rectal suppositories. All forms of drug release are intended to reduce high temperatures. Paracetamol should be given to a child in certain forms of release, depending on his age.
The main advantage of the drug in the form of tablets is its low cost, especially when compared with syrups. Many parents resort to medication in pills only when the baby is 5 years old. It is at this age that the baby can swallow the pill so that it does not get stuck in the throat. Some parents are in no hurry to resort to using the drug in pills, and give it from the age of 6.
Instructions for use indicate that children can be given the drug in the form of tablets at 2 years and older. However, it is important to note that at 2-3 years old it is preferable to give syrup to babies, and up to 2 years old it is best to use rectal suppositories. It is possible to take Paracetamol in the form of tablets to young children at a temperature, but at the same time, initially the tablet should be poured, and then allowed to drink along with sweetened water.
It is important to know! At high temperatures, Paracetamol can be given to children no more than 4 times a day. The break between subsequent doses should be 4-6 hours. The duration of therapy should not be more than 3 days.
How to give Paracetamol tablets to children depends on their age and weight. Paracetamol at a temperature for children should be calculated on the basis of the following dosage: 10 mg of the drug is required per 1 kg of the baby's body weight. For a baby weighing 10 kg, 100 mg of the drug will be required.
Interesting to know! The drug allows you to bring down the temperature of the child in about 25-30 minutes after ingestion.
Paracetamol dosage 200 mg in tablet form
Whether it is possible to give Paracetamol to children, we have already found out. It should only be noted that if a child of 5-6 years old cannot swallow a pill whole, it should be divided into parts or crushed into powder. It is not recommended to give the drug in the form of tablets to babies, so it is better to resort to rectal suppositories.
The drug Paracetamol 200 mg is very popular. The tablets are quickly absorbed by the body, therefore, after 30 minutes, a positive effect from its use occurs. In addition, the tablets do not contain flavors and dyes that can harm your baby when taken orally. You can not only bring down the temperature with the drug, but also reduce pain symptoms in toothaches, headaches, neuralgia and osteochondrosis. How to bring down the temperature with the medication in question, we will find out in more detail.
- It is not recommended to give antipyretic tablets to children under two to three years of age. Moreover, if the doctor prescribed the use of the drug for the baby in this form, then you can resort to such treatment.
- Children under the age of five to six years can be given the medicine in pill form, but only in a dosage of 100 mg. Paracetamol can be given to a child at this age no more than 2 times a day.
- Children under the age of 12 are given the drug at a dosage of 200 mg. The dosage of Paracetamol depends, first of all, on the weight, therefore, before giving the medicine to the baby, you must read the instructions.
- Older children from 12 years old can be given Paracetamol at a dosage of 500 mg.
The instructions indicate that children under 12 years old can be given tablets with a dosage of 500 mg, but the dose should be correctly calculated. It is also important to note the fact that before giving the medicine at a temperature of 38 and above, you should consult a specialist. The local or attending physician will tell you how to take, how much of the drug is needed, and also how often it can be used.
It is important to know! The baby needs to bring down the temperature if the thermometer shows a mark above 39 degrees. At the same time, an adult can begin to reduce fever if the mark exceeds a value of 39-39.5 degrees.
Is it possible for children to take medicine in tablets
Doctors say that children can take pills if certain conditions are met.
- If the reading of the thermometer is higher than 38.5-39 degrees. For babies up to 3-4 years old, it is necessary to bring down the heat above 38-38.5 degrees.
- You should not rush to bring down the heat below 38. If the thermometer reads above 38, you should initially try to apply the folk method, for example, rubbing with vinegar. If the fever continues to rise or persists for four hours or more after the parents have adopted all the methods to reduce it, then this medicine can be given.
- Is Paracetamol possible for a child, and in what dosage it should be used at high temperatures, toothaches and weakness. It is not only possible to give it, but it is also necessary. If the drug has not brought down the fever, but at the same time the pain during teething has decreased, then it is necessary to consult a specialist or replace the medicine with Ibuprofen.
Paracetamol is an excellent remedy for combating high fever in children of various ages. With age, the form of the drug can be changed, and the name of the drug can remain the same, but on one condition that the drug has a positive effect.
Is an overdose of medication dangerous?
The instructions indicate that in case of an overdose of the drug, you must consult a doctor. We found out how to give Paracetamol to children, but why is an overdose of this drug so dangerous? In fact, Paracetamol is one of the safest antipyretic drugs. With a slight overdose, this will not affect the baby's health in any way, especially if the medicine is used in a single dosage.
It is important to know! Before using Paracetamol for children at a temperature in tablets, you should familiarize yourself with the dosage of the medicine, and then select it according to the weight of the baby.
Depending on the excess amount of the drug, the baby may experience side symptoms from an overdose. Excessive doses of the drug have a negative effect on organs such as the kidneys and liver. Most often, with a regular overdose of the drug, liver damage develops, as well as hepatic coma.
Symptoms of a Paracetamol overdose include:
- nausea and vomiting;
- pain in the abdomen;
- stool problems;
- the occurrence of drowsiness.
The most dangerous sign of an overdose is intoxication. In this case, you must definitely contact the hospital for help. Therefore, the question of whether Paracetamol is possible for a child should be answered in such a way that the medicine is not only allowed, but also necessary if necessary. In order not to be mistaken with the dosage, you must carefully read the instructions or consult a specialist.
In the spring and autumn period, children are susceptible to attacks of respiratory viral infections. Such diseases are accompanied by a cough, a runny nose and, of course, a high fever. Paracetamol is an extremely popular remedy that can eliminate the symptoms of a cold. The advantage of the drug is its effectiveness and low price, which ensures the absolute availability of the drug.
But recently, children have increasingly been admitted to the hospital with symptoms of a drug overdose, which happened due to an incorrectly selected dose of the drug. Not all mothers know that the dosage must be calculated based on the age of the baby, and they give the baby a whole pill, even two. In order to avoid poisoning, before the child takes the medicine, it is better to study the instructions for use in advance.
"Paracetamol" is for the most part antipyretic. It affects the central nervous system by blocking nerve impulses that inform the baby's body about the disease. After all, temperature is a protective reaction of the body resulting from the penetration of bacteria and viruses into it.
The tool helps not only with high fever. Also, paracetamol can be used as a pain reliever during toothache, migraine, body aches.
Despite its safety compared to other drugs, the use of paracetamol is still limited by contraindications:
- individual intolerance;
- age up to three months;
- liver disease;
- inflammation in the rectum;
- gastritis and stomach ulcers.
Dosage
In treatment, it is necessary to observe the correct dosage of paracetamol for children of different ages. In tablets (read more:) the medicine is prescribed from 3 months, when there are no more other options (syrup, suppositories). The tablet is preliminarily crushed and dissolved in a small amount of water.
It is much more convenient to give newborns to drink with a preparation in the form of a suspension or syrup. It has a bittersweet taste. Liquid formulation is easier to dispense thanks to the supplied measuring spoon.
Assigned to a child from 3 months to 12 years old:
Pills are contraindicated for newborns, and some babies should not drink syrups due to intolerance to sugar and other components. In this case, it is recommended to use rectal (suppositories):
How much paracetamol is permissible for a child to take if the temperature does not drop? Observing age-specific dosages, if necessary, it is allowed to use the medicine every 6-8 hours.
Many mothers are trying to urgently lower the temperature of the baby, using paracetamol in conjunction with analgin. However, pediatricians do not approve of this combination. Analgin has not been used in medicine for a long time as a remedy for fever, since it has only an analgesic effect.
Overdose
There are several reasons for drug overdose:
- incorrect dose;
- joint use of medicines containing paracetamol.
Overdose occurs due to exceeding the daily dose (60 mg per kg of body weight). It manifests itself 12 to 24 hours after taking the medicine. An overdose is characterized by the following symptoms:
- nausea;
- stomach ache;
- vomiting;
- diarrhea.
First aid:
- having found signs of an overdose in children over 2 years old, it is necessary to give him a large amount of water to drink, than to artificially induce vomiting;
- a child to take activated charcoal (1 tablet per 10 kg of weight);
- be sure to call an ambulance.
Help with an allergic reaction
Individual intolerance to the drug can cause an allergic reaction (edema,). In such cases, the child needs the antihistamine suprastin.
It is undesirable to use analgin together with paracetamol without consulting a doctor. For a child under 3 years old, it is better to take the medicine in the form of a syrup or rectal suppositories. It is not recommended to treat your baby with paracetamol for more than 5 days.