High fever - how often can you give an antipyretic to a child? Is it possible to give tablets from worms to a pregnant or lactating cat

The main symptom of the disease manifests itself in the form of a symptom of an increase in body temperature. To detect the presence of fever in a baby is quite simple, for which you need to put your palm on his forehead. With an increased reading of the thermometer, the root cause of such a symptom should be identified, for which you need to consult a doctor. Often the cause of a high temperature in a baby is viruses, bacteria and infections that enter the body. In this material, we will pay attention to the question of how often it is allowed to bring down the temperature of a child.

When to lower the thermometer

It is possible to start lowering the temperature of the baby in the case when the thermometer readings exceed the value of 38 degrees. With slight fluctuations up to 37.5-38 degrees, the temperature does not need to be brought down. The body fights off the infection on its own. Minor and short fluctuations of the thermometer up to 37.2 degrees are considered normal, which is associated with the individual characteristics of the organism.

It is important to know! To correctly measure the temperature, it is necessary to keep a mercury thermometer in the armpit for at least 5-8 minutes. The correctness of its readings depends on how long the crumb thermometer will hold.

When the mark on the thermometer rises to 38 degrees, there is a violation of the functioning of vital organs and systems. Premature, underdeveloped, as well as babies who are at risk, the temperature should be brought down already at a value above 37.2 degrees, but it is necessary to notify the local doctor. If a child's thermometer readings do not exceed 38 degrees, but at the same time his skin becomes pale, his condition worsens sharply, and muscle pains also appear, then you should immediately start giving antipyretic drugs.

How often can you bring down the temperature

The question of how often you can bring down the temperature of a child is quite popular. This is due to the fact that after one dose of antipyretic drugs, the body temperature may rise again after a while, when the effect of the drug is completed. It remains to find out how many times you can bring down the temperature of the child, if it rises after a while.

Per day, children under three years of age are allowed to bring down the temperature no more than three per day. Often the effect of the first dose of antipyretic lasts up to 4-5 hours. If after a specified period of time the thermometer readings begin to increase again, then you need to repeat the procedure for taking the medicine.

It is important to know! The most effective and popular antipyretic drugs for children are Nurofen and Paracetamol.

If, after the third dose of the antipyretic drug, the child's temperature continues to rise, then you need to call a doctor or go to the hospital. You can bring down the temperature of a child over the age of 3 years no more than 4-5 times a day. If a child has a high temperature for more than 2 days in a row, and gets off only with the help of antipyretics, then, in this situation, you need to consult a doctor or notify him by phone.

How many days you can bring down the temperature of a child depends on the age of the baby and his condition. If the thermometer readings barely show 38 degrees, then it is forbidden to rush to stuff the baby with medicines to reduce the heat. If the readings of the thermometer increase rapidly, then urgent measures must be taken.

How to lower the thermometer reading

You can give antipyretic drugs to a child no more than three times a day. Parents need to note the time between each dose of antipyretic. It is strictly forbidden to give the medicine again earlier than after four hours. If the temperature begins to rise earlier, then this indicates the complexity of the disease. How many times you need to give the baby a medicine for fever also depends on the physiological characteristics of the body.

To reduce the readings of the thermometer, you must also resort to the following actions:

• undress the child completely, removing warm clothes from him, and replace them with clean and dry ones;
• ventilate the room;
• apply wet wipes to the heels;
• provide the child with complete peace of mind.

About how many times a day it is allowed to give the baby antipyretic drugs, you need to check with the local doctor. It is impossible to give a child a lot of antipyretics at once, but when it comes to his life, it is necessary to draw appropriate conclusions.

It is important to note such a factor that oral administration of the drug gives a result after 25-30 minutes, and rectal suppositories after 35-40 minutes. About how much of a particular antipyretic drug should be given to a child can be read in the instructions. After the use of antipyretics, it is possible to carry out drug treatment of the cause of the disease. The doctor prescribes the treatment regimen and the necessary drugs.

When can a child? How much can a child? These questions constantly worry caring parents when trying to properly feed their child. Let's try to figure out together which products are suitable for children and which are not.

All products are first introduced in minimal quantities (no more than 5 g - 1 teaspoon), then the amount of the product gradually increases and is brought to the age norm.

Milk Cottage cheese Eggs

If the baby is breastfed, cow's milk is best avoided until the age of 1 year. If on artificial, it is recommended to feed him with an adapted milk mixture for up to 1 year.

But if the child has a tendency to constipation or the mother began to lack milk closer to 1 year, or for economic reasons, it is allowed to add milk to the child in porridge from 8-9 months, if he does not have allergies and include kefir or other sour-milk products in the diet.

Include in the children's diet not earlier than 6 months. starting with ½ teaspoon and working up to 40g by 8 months and 50g by 1 year.

Eggs are given to children not earlier than 7 months. Up to 1 year, the baby receives only the yolk in the maximum amount of ½ yolk daily or 1 yolk every other day, after a year the baby can be given a whole egg. Up to 7 years ½ egg per day or 1 egg every other day, over 7 years 1 egg daily.

In the table you can see when a child can and how much a child can have different products by age.

When can a child? How much can a child? Table

Product				When to start	Norm by age in grams
					1 year	1-3g	3-7l	7-14 l	Star she 14l
Milk (Kefir)				Not earlier than 8-9 months - sour dairy products + milk in porridge	200	400 — 500	500	500	500
Cottage cheese				Not earlier than 6 months	50	50	50	50	50-100
meat	turkey			Not earlier than 6 months	70	85	100	100	100-150
	rabbit
	beef
	hen			From 8-9 months
	mutton
	pork
	duck			From 6 years old	—	—	—
	goose				—	—	—
Fish 2-3 times a week	decoction naya		white	Not earlier than 8 months	50	60-80	100	100	100-150
			beautiful naya	Not earlier than 1 year
	fried			Not earlier than 3 years	—	—
	salty			Not earlier than 3 years	—	—
	canned food			Not earlier than 3 years	—	—
Fish caviar	black			Not earlier than 6 years	—	—	—	50	50-100
	red			Not earlier than 6 years	—	—	—
Butter				From 6 months	5	10	25	45	50
Vegetable oil				From 6 months	5	10	10	15	20-30
sour cream				From 1 year	—	10 g			15-25
cheese				From 1 year	—	5-10g			10-15
Chicken egg	yolk			Not earlier than 7 months	1/2	—
	whole			From 1 year	—	½ egg daily or 2-4 eggs per week
quail egg	yolk			Not earlier than 7 months	1
	whole			From 1 year	1	1	2-3	3-4
Vegetables general amount				From 4-5 months	200	350	450-500	750	800-1000
potatoes in general number of vegetables				From 6 months	80-100	150	200	350	400-500
Fruit or fruit bulk puree				From 4-6 months	80-100	150 including juices 80-100	200 including juices 80-100	300 including juices up to 200	500 including juices up to 200-300
Juices				From 4-6 months	80-100
Sugar no more				The later the better	—	50	55	60	60-70
Honey				From 1 year	1-2 tsp		2-3 tsp	3-4 tsp	1-2 tbsp. l.
Black tea				From 2 years old	—	50 (3-4 r / week)	100 (3-4 r / week)	200 (3-4 r / week)	200
Coffee 1-2 times a week				From 6 years old	—	—	—	50	100-200
cocoa				From 3 years old	—	—	100	150	250
chocolate				From 3 years old	—	—	5-30	5-30	5-50
Ice cream 2-3 r/week				From 3 years old	—	—	100	100	200
cucumber		fresh		From 1 year	50	50-100	100	150	200
		salty		From 3 years old	—	—	50	50	100
tomato		fresh		From 1 year	50	50-100	100	150	200
		salty		From 3 years old	—	—	50	50	100
Boiled beets				From 8-9 months	50	50	100	150	150
Cabbage boiled, stewed		broccoli		From 4.5 months	100	100	150	200	250
		colored
		Beloko vat		From 7 -8 months	100	100	150	200	250
		Brussels skye
white cabbage tea fresh				From 1 year	50	50	100	150	200
sauerkraut				From 3 years old	—	—	50	100	200
sea ​​cabbage
Bell pepper				From 1 year	30	50	50	70	100
Pumpkin 2-3 times a week				From 5 months	30	50	50	100	150
vegetable marrow				From 4 months	100	150	200	250	300
Onion		boiled		From 7-8 months	20	30	50	50	70
		raw		From 3 years old	—	—	50	50	100
Green onion				From 3 years old	—	—	50	50	100
Garlic		boiled		From 1 year	½ clove		1 clove		2-3 tooth chika
		fresh		From 3 years old 2-3 times / week.	—	—	½ tooth	1 tooth	2-3 teeth
Carrot		boiled		From 5-6 months	30	50	50	70	100
		fresh		From 9 months	50	50	70	100	100
Turnip				From 1 year	30	50	50	100	150
Steamed radish				From 1 year	30	50	50	50	100
fresh radish		white		From 3 years old	—	—	30	50	100
		black		From 6 years old	—	—	—	30	50
Radish				From 3 years old	—	—	50	70	100
dried fruits		prunes		From 4 months	100	100	100	100	150
		dried apricots		From 7-8 months	50	50	100	150	200
		raisin		From 3 years old	—	—	50	50	50
		dates					2-3 pcs	4-5 pcs	5-8 pcs
		figs					1-2 pcs	2-3 pcs	2-3 pcs
Peas		Green peas (boiled)		From 8-9 months	80	100	150	150	200
		pea soup		From 2 years old	—	150	200	200	250
		Pea porridge		From 3 years old	—	—	150	150	200
Beans				From 3 years old	—	—	100	150	200
lentils
nuts		walnut		From 2 years old	—	20 gr	20 gr	30 gr	40 gr
		peanut		From 3 years old	—	—	10-12 cores
		hazelnut		From 2 years old	—	2-4 pcs	5-6 pcs	8-10 pcs	10 pieces
		cedar		From 2 years old	—	20 gr	20 gr	30 gr	40 gr
		pistachios		From 3 years old	—	—
fruits		Apple		From 4-5 months	100	100	1 PC	2 pcs	2 pcs
		lemon		From 3 years old	—	—	1 slice	1-2 slices
		orange		From 1 year	2-3 slices	½ piece	1 PC	1 PC	1-2 pcs
		mandarin
		kiwi		From 1 year	1/4	1/2	1 PC	1-2 pcs	2 pcs
		banana		From 6 months	50 g (1/3)	1 PC	1 PC	1 PC	1 PC
		a pineapple		From 3 years old	—	—	Several slices
		grapefruit		From 3 years old	—	—	1-2 slices	2-4 slices	1 PC
		pear		From 7-8 months	100	100	1 PC	1 PC	2 pcs
watermelon				From 1 year in natural season vein maturation	50	50	100-200g -2-3 pieces		200-400
melon
berries		strawberry		From 1 year	1-2 pcs	3-5 pcs	10-15 pcs	1 glass	1 glass
		raspberry			5-8 pcs	10-15 pcs	½ cup	1 glass	1 stack
		apricot			1-2 pcs	3-5 pcs	10-15 pcs	15-20 pcs	20 pcs
		peach			1/2	1 PC	1	1-2 pcs	2-3 pcs
		grape		From 2 years old	—	50	100	150	150
		plum		From 6 months	2-3 pcs	2-3 pcs	4-5 pcs	4-5 pcs	Up to 10 pcs
		Gooseberry		From 1 year	5-8 pcs	10-15 pcs	80 g	100 g	150 g
		currant
		Cherry
mushrooms		boiled		From 6-7 years old	—			80	100
		Salty		From 12 years old	—				100
		Marino bathrooms
porridge		buckwheat		From 4.5 months	150	150	200	200	250
		rice
		corn		From 6 months
		oatmeal		From 5 months
		wheat		From 1 year
		semolina		From 1.5 years old, cook in milk for 1-2 minutes every day	—
		millet		From 1.5 years
		barley		From 2 years old
		barley
pasta				From 10-12 months	100	150	150	200	250
condiments		dill		From 1 year	like seasoning
		parsley
		cinnamon
		White pepper
		Bay leaf
		Black pepper		From 6 years old
bread		Rye		From 1 year	30	40	50	60	60
		Wheat ny			50	60	70	100	100
canned food		Green pea		From 3 years old	—	—	50	50	100
		Corn
		Beans in tomato and oil		From 6-7 years old	—	—	—	100	150
		Canned fish in oil and tomato		From 6 -7 years old	—	—	—	100	150
sausages				From 3 years old	—	—	1 PC	2 pcs	2 pcs
sausage		boiled		From 3 years old	—	—	1 circle	2-3 mugs
		smoked		From 6 years old	—			2-4 mugs
Mustard, vinegar, mayonnaise				From 6 years old	—			like seasoning

Fruits and vegetables

Fruit and vegetable purees and juices are introduced into the diet from 4-6 months, with minimal amounts. They start with vegetables, because the child eats fruits more willingly, and after he tries the fruits, he may refuse to eat vegetables.

Approximately half of the total number of vegetables by 1 year and beyond is. Vegetables and potatoes are recommended to be cooked for children in boiled or baked form or steamed.

The amount of fresh vegetables, fruits and juices is considered in aggregate, while preference for children older than 1 year is given to fresh vegetables and fruits, and the amount of freshly squeezed juices in the diet is limited. Fresh vegetables and fruits (including juices) and vegetables and fruits subjected to heat treatment should be approximately the same amount in the child's diet.

When choosing vegetables, fruits and berries, you need to take into account the degree of their allergenicity and the child's tendency to allergies.

Sugar Honey

It is not recommended to give sugar to a child under 1 year old. Older than a year, the less it in the diet, the better. Age recommendations are given taking into account the sugar in the composition of ready meals. For children under 3 years old, these recommendations are carried out by some parents with great difficulty; for children over 3 years old, it is quite difficult to fulfill them, almost unrealistic. This is what we should strive for! I advise you to start with adult family members, then it will be easier for the child to follow the diet.

A strong allergen, for the first time you can put his baby at 1 year old, the daily norm for a child is 1-2 teaspoons, for an adult: 1-2 tablespoons.

Tea

Black tea is given to children from 2 years old. First, weak tea is brewed 1/2 teaspoon of tea leaves for 1 cup of boiling water, from 7 years old: 1 teaspoon of tea leaves for 1 cup of boiling water. Tea is not given to children before bedtime.

Green tea can be used by children from 7 years old, in the same quantities as black tea. The total amount of black and green tea per day should not exceed the numbers indicated in the table for black tea.

Beans Beans Peas

Beans, beans, peas, and lentils are high nutritional foods, especially if your diet is low in animal products. Mature legume seeds are low in water, have a long shelf life, and can be a good source of nutrients, especially when consumed in combination with grain products. Legume seeds contain complex carbohydrates: starch, dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals.

But some of them contain toxic components, including lectins, which contribute to increased blood clotting and interfere with the digestion of food. Mature legume seeds may contain these components in concentrations that are toxic to children. It is very important to properly prepare these foods, soaking and boiling them thoroughly to avoid any toxic effects.

Porridge

It is recommended to give porridge to a child of any age, starting from 5-6 months daily 1 r / d. Preferably for breakfast. Buckwheat and oatmeal should be given more often, as the most useful. Other cereals should be given from time to time to diversify the child's diet. Dairy-free rice porridge can be used as a treatment for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

Other products

• Pasta and cookies, as products that are useless for health, are recommended to be given to children closer to 1 year, for a variety of diets, but strictly limit their number.
• Sausages and boiled sausage are allowed for children from 3 years old, and smoked sausage only from 6 years old.
• Pickles, marinades, canned foods are not healthy, so their amount in the child's diet is strictly limited.
• Pickled cucumbers, tomatoes, sauerkraut are allowed for children from 3 years old in limited quantities, and pickled cucumbers and tomatoes - only from 6 years old.
• From canned industrial preparations (except for canned food for baby food), only green peas and corn are allowed from 3 years old. And canned fish and meat in oil and tomato sauce, beans in tomato, squash and eggplant caviar not earlier than 6 years.
• Boiled or stewed mushrooms can be used by children from 6 years old, and salted and pickled mushrooms only from 12 years old.
• Black and red fish caviar is allowed for children no earlier than 6 years old.
• Mustard, vinegar, mayonnaise are allowed to be used as a seasoning in the diet of children from 6 years old.

Products containing a lot of dyes, flavors (many chewing gums, sweets, cookies, cakes, pastries, carbonated drinks); as well as products related to fast food (chips, french fries, hamburgers, cheeseburgers) are strictly not recommended for children of any age.

I hope in this article you have found the answer to the question When can a child? How much can a child? Stay healthy!

Nurofen is considered a real lifesaver when the baby gets sick. The analgesic properties of the drug for 15 minutes reduce the temperature, anesthetize and calm the child. But it is not recommended to abuse it. But how often can Nurofen be given to a child so as not to harm? To do this, you should familiarize yourself with all the indications and contraindications for the use of the drug, and carefully adhere to the dosages indicated in the instructions.

When is Nurofen used?

Nurofen is available in several forms - tablets, syrup, suppositories. Children like the taste of syrup, especially in the set it comes with a measuring spoon and a syringe, which are perceived as a toy.

Main indications for use:

• Flu;
• ARVI or ARI;
• Complications after vaccinations (high temperature);
• childhood infections;
• Migraine;
• Teething in babies with fever and pain;
• Pain that occurs for various reasons (a toothache or a headache, muscle pain, neuralgia, and others).

Nurofen has several qualitative advantages over other drugs, for example:

• No dyes;
• No sweeteners;
• Multifunctionality.

Nurofen itself has a sweetish aftertaste, and with this in mind, the drug can be taken even by children with diabetes.

Nurofen can be given to a child only in case of a high temperature (38 degrees and above), it is not recommended to bring down the temperature below this level - you need to give the body the opportunity to cope with the disease itself. Babies from 3 months to 1 year old should be given Nurofen suppositories, but syrup can also be given, but in minimal doses.

One Nurofen suppository contains 60 mg of the active substance (ibuprofen). It is allowed to put candles three times a day, 1 piece each. The maximum allowable amount is 180 mg.

The dosage is calculated based on the weight of the child - 30 milligrams per 1 kg of weight. With age, the allowable daily dosage may increase:

• Up to 1 year - 2.5 ml per dose three times a day;
• From a year to 3 years - 5 ml per dose three times a day;
• 4-6 years - 7.5 ml per dose three times a day;
• 7-9 years - 10 ml per dose three times a day;
• 10-12 years - 15 ml per dose three times a day.

Nurofen can be given after 8 hours if the temperature starts to rise again. It is strictly forbidden to take Nurofen every hour. If the body temperature does not decrease, then Nurofen can be given to children again after 30 minutes, but the maximum daily dose should be taken into account. Nurofen tablets can be given to children only after the age of 12 years.

Contraindications and side effects

Nurofen, despite its useful qualities, can also cause some side effects, such as gastrointestinal diseases - colitis, gastritis, abdominal pain, intestinal obstruction, allergic reactions, insomnia, irritability, headache, impaired kidney function, and others.

Nurofen should not be used as an antipyretic for health problems such as:

• Respiratory diseases - rhinitis, bronchitis, asthma;
• Allergic reactions - urticaria, itching;
• Gastrointestinal diseases - gastritis, intestinal infections, peptic ulcer;
• Violation of the functions of the kidneys, liver;
• Age from birth to 3 months;
• Decreased hearing acuity;
• Blood diseases (blood clotting disorders, leukopenia, hemophilia).

At the first signs of resistance to Nurofen, it should be discontinued and consult a doctor in order to remove side effects and prescribe analogues.

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Nurofen is a very popular drug based on ibuprofen. It can have both analgesic and antipyretic effects. Although it is most often used for adults, children are often shown to take a similar drug. But you need to understand how many days Nurofen can be given to a child - and how often it can be given. But let's go in order.

Release form

The use of the drug, how much it can be given to children, directly depends on the form of its release. For adults, it is most often produced in the form of standard tablets, for children it is most often produced in the form of a suspension (which is taken orally, that is, it must be drunk) and in the form of special suppositories (which, accordingly, are used rectally).

Application

The drug should be given in cases where the baby's body temperature has risen above 38.5 or even 39 degrees. But if it is lower, then children should not be given drugs, because this is a “useful” temperature, which favorably affects the immune system and allows you to destroy pathogenic bacteria and organisms.

After Nurofen has been successfully taken in one form or another according to the instructions, it is necessary to wait a few hours, at least three, but four is better. If after this time there has not been a decrease, then it is worth giving some other antipyretic agent suitable for the baby. It can be candles, it can be panadol or something similar that is allowed to be taken by a doctor. After that, a time of 3-4 hours is expected and Nurofen is given again - and thus the drugs alternate to achieve the maximum effect.

Please note, however, that some antipyretic drugs can interact negatively with Nurofen, so be sure to read the instructions for use, the section that describes interactions with other drugs, before giving them. If there is no negative interaction, they can be given to the child.

Dosages

How much to give Nurofen depends on the age of the child and, importantly, his weight - this information is also described in detail in the instructions for the drug, but the main thing to remember is that the optimal dosage is 10-15 mg for each actual kilogram of the body.

• up to six months and with a baby weighing from 5 kg - drink no more than about three times a day with a dosage of about 2.5 ml;
• at the age of about six months to a year, the frequency of administration can be increased up to 4 times a day, the amount of the drug remains the same;
• further Nurofen is allowed to be given up to 3 times a day in the following dosage: up to 5 ml for the age of up to 3 years; up to about 7.5 ml for children under 6 years old; up to 10 ml for children under 9 years of age and no more than 15 ml for children under 12 years of age.

Nurofen packaging is usually supplied with a special measuring disposable syringe - it is much more convenient to measure the right dose, you don’t have to worry that the child will receive too much or not enough of the drug.

For rectal suppositories, the order of use is as follows:

• no more than 1 candle for babies up to a year;
• for children older than a year - up to 3 times a day.

In what form to use Nurofen for children - it does not matter, in both cases, the effectiveness of its impact will be approximately the same. However, if the baby is sick and vomits, and in infants this happens more often than others, then it is preferable to use candles, since the liquid medicine simply will not be properly absorbed by the body.

Before bringing down the temperature with medication, make sure that the child is dressed in accordance with room temperature and does not corny overheat. It is permissible to wrap the baby only if there is a chill, this will help him survive this condition with the least discomfort.

Contraindications

There are several restrictions on the use of this drug that must be considered before giving Nurofen to a child:

• If the age of the child is less than three months, then the use of this drug is strictly contraindicated. The doctor may allow an exception to be made after weighing the potential risks, but it is definitely not possible to make such a decision on your own.
• Going beyond the dosage prescribed in the instructions is strictly prohibited, it can be dangerous for the child.
• It is strictly forbidden to give the drug for more than 3-5 days in a row. Any exceptions must be agreed with the doctor without fail.

Summing up

Although many parents ask the question about the right doses of the drug, the answer is not so straightforward. How often you can potentially give Nurofen to a child with a fever depends on a number of different factors. and it is better that the pediatrician makes the decision regarding them. Because there are too many "variables" that are important to consider. But even if you give medicine, it is still important to remember what its dosage is, so as not to overdo it and not harm the child.

Nurofen is quite a serious drug, and frequent use for a child is not entirely desirable. It is good to give it at night, and then twice the next day if the child's temperature is above 38. You can give nurofen once a day, and give another medicine the rest of the time. Quite crumbs who are not three months old are not given Nurofen.

In Komarovsky's program, it is said about the temperature. I tend to trust him. That the child needs to reduce the temperature with Nurofen or Panadol when he feels unwell. If the child has a temperature of 38.2, but the child is in a normal condition, then there is no need to lower it. If a child has 37.3 and he is crying, lethargic, he is shivering, then it is necessary to reduce. If the child has a fever (at least up to 37) and a stuffy nose, then it is necessary to shoot down. Here is a simple rule. Give the remedy 1 time in 4 hours and no more than 4 times in 24 hours.

Nurofen for children is available both in the form of a suspension for oral administration and in the form of suppositories for rectal use. The daily dose of the drug largely depends on the body weight of the child, so before using Nurofen, you should carefully read the instructions. Nurofen is usually prescribed in the form of a suspension no more than 3 times a day with a dose of 2.5 milliliters to 15 milliliters. Almost the same dosage is used when using Nurofen suppositories - one suppository per day for children under one year old and no more than 3 per day for older children. Nurofen helps both to reduce the temperature, for example, with SARS, and serves as a good pain reliever for toothache and various kinds of injuries. Ibuprofen, namely this substance that is part of Nurofen, has long established itself as an excellent medicine for diseases of the joints and neuralgia, migraines.

No more than three times a day. It works for a long time and it is good to give it at night. And during the day, if the temperature is too high, it is better to use vinegar wipes, give anti-allergy drugs and paracetamol. If the doctor has prescribed antibiotics or an antiviral drug, then give them. Just do not forget that paracetamol works with heavy drinking.

The instructions say that you can give the child only after 8 hours. But we have a doctor with an ambulance, which can be given after 6 hours, but not earlier. The main thing is not to exceed the daily dose. This happens about 4 times a day, and if the temperature is below 38.5, then the child does not need to bring it down, let the body fight itself.

But we had that the temperature was high and the action of Nurofen was enough, only 4 hours, and then the temperature crept up again. And then we alternated taking Nurofen with suppositories, for example tsifekonquot ;.

Nurofen can be given to the child every 6 hours and only in difficult cases, when the temperature rises above 38 degrees in less than 6 hours, then this drug can be given after 4 hours, but not often.

As a rule, if Nurofen does not cope, then it is better to give the child paracetamol - it will bring down the child's temperature for a long time and more effectively.

Nurofen for children can only be given if the child's temperature is above 38 degrees, since at 38 the child's body must fight itself, so the child develops a name system. You can give no more than 4 times a day, but preferably every 8 hours. In general, now doctors advise to alternate children's syrup and rectal suppositories.

Depending on the age of the child, a certain amount of ml of Nurofen is given. In general, the effect of the drug lasts up to 8 hours, you can give it 3-4 times a day. Read carefully the instructions Nurofen for children

Nurofen is an analgesic, antipyretic drug, the main active ingredient of which is ibuprofen. Giving Nurofen in the form of a suspension can be given to children from 3 months (or at least weighing more than 5 kilograms). The dosage for children is 5-10 mg per kilogram of the child's body, the maximum dosage is 20-30 milligrams per kilogram of the body at a time. Give no more than 1 time in 6 hours, that is, a maximum of 4 times a day. It is advisable to alternate drugs, once Nurofen, once a candle, such as Cefekon. Depending on the age and weight of the child, the dosages are approximately as follows:

If the child has a temperature above 38.5 degrees, then it is worth giving an antipyretic. A temperature of 38 - 38.5 C is useful, with it immunity begins to be developed and the microorganisms of the disease die.

Before giving Nurofen to a child, read the instructions (!). Although many mothers speak about this remedy mostly positively, as well as pediatricians prescribe it with an increase in body temperature, it has contraindications and side effects (vomiting, diarrhea, rash ...).

If, 3-4 hours after taking Nurofen, the temperature is still above 37C, then it is recommended to give another remedy (panadol, calpol, suppositories, etc.). We wait again for 3-4 hours, if again> 37C, we give Nurofen, we wait again, if necessary, give another, should be alternated. These medicines have different active substances.

Nurofen is contraindicated in children under 3 months (!)

Do not give more than 3-5 days in a row (!)

Do not exceed the dosage indicated in the instructions (!)

It is worth consulting with a doctor, as it concerns the baby (!)

Any antipyretics, including Nurofen, are given at intervals of 4-6 hours.

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A high temperature in a child is always a concern for parents, no matter whether a fever is detected in a very tiny baby or already in a grown-up son or schoolgirl daughter. According to doctors, the use of antipyretics is indicated when the thermometer is above + 38 + 38.5 degrees.

Among medicines with such an effect, Nurofen is often chosen. After giving this drug, a caring mother is interested in how quickly the temperature begins to “fall” and the child will feel better. If the medicine does not work, you should know when it is allowed to give the medicine again. These and some other questions are worth considering in more detail.

Forms and composition of Nurofen

The drug, which can be given to children, is produced in three versions:

• Rectal suppositories administered to patients aged 3 months to 2 years. Their advantage is a very simple composition, since in addition to the main ingredient represented by ibuprofen at a dosage of 60 mg, they include only solid fats. And therefore, this form of medicine is called the most preferable for infants and children prone to allergies.

• Suspension, which has an orange or strawberry flavor. According to mothers, most children take this sweet drug with pleasure, and it is very easy to dose the syrup, since a measuring plastic syringe is attached to the bottle. The medicine is prescribed from 3 months of age to 12 years. Its composition includes ibuprofen at a dose of 100 mg / 5 ml and additional compounds in the form of flavor, gum, glycerol, maltitol and other substances. The drug does not contain sugar and dyes.
• Coated tablets, permitted for children over 6 years of age. They have a small size, a smooth surface and a sweet shell, so schoolchildren usually do not have problems with swallowing. Each tablet contains ibuprofen at a dosage of 200 mg and auxiliary components, including stearic acid, sucrose, macrogol and other substances.

Mechanism of action and indications

Ibuprofen, present in each form of Nurofen, affects the production of prostaglandins, due to which the drug has a fairly pronounced antipyretic effect.

This causes the most frequent use of the drug for fever caused by a viral infection, vaccination, infection with bacteria and other factors.

Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis also leads to an analgesic effect, so Nurofen is also used for pains of different localization, for example, in the joints, ear, tooth, throat, back, and so on.

When should not be given to children?

Like many other drugs, Nurofen has a lot of contraindications, so use in childhood without consulting a doctor is not recommended. The drug is prohibited:

• with hypersensitivity to any of its components;
• in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, occurring with ulceration or inflammation of the wall of the digestive tract;
• with serious kidney disease;
• with hyperkalemia;
• with violations in the blood coagulation system;
• with bleeding;
• with severe liver pathologies.

In addition, suppositories are not used for inflammation of the rectum, and the suspension and tablets are not prescribed for children with fructose intolerance and other problems with carbohydrate digestion. If the child has immune pathologies, asthma, anemia, diabetes mellitus and other diseases, Nurofen can be given only under the supervision of a doctor.

When does the medicine start to work?

The onset of the antipyretic and analgesic action of Nurofen primarily depends on the form of the drug, as well as the duration of the therapeutic effect after taking:

• Active substance rectal suppository absorbed about 15-20 minutes, so this form of medication begins to act approximately 20-30 minutes after the suppository has entered the intestinal lumen. The duration of the antipyretic and analgesic effect of such Nurofen is up to 8 hours.

• Ingredients suspensions absorbed in the digestive tract for at least half an hour, so the effect of the syrup is observed after about 40-60 minutes after the child has taken this sweet medicine. The effect of the suspension is not as long-lasting as that of candles, but in most children the temperature drops by at least 4-6 hours (on average, by 6-8 hours).
• Active Ingredient tablets enters the bloodstream and accumulates there in sufficient quantities for 40-50 minutes, so the effect of such Nurofen begins to appear 45-60 minutes after swallowing the pill. The duration of action of this form of medication is 6-8 hours.

Possible side effects

The body of a small patient may react to the use of Nurofen:

• nausea;
• exacerbation of bronchial asthma;
• painful sensations in the abdomen;
• urticaria, dermatosis, itching of the skin or other allergy symptoms;
• headaches.

In rare cases, the drug may adversely affect the cellular composition of the blood, kidney function, the condition of the oral mucosa, liver function, or blood pressure.

If such ailments appear, you should immediately stop treatment and contact the pediatrician observing the child.

Mode of application and dosage

Depending on the dosage form, the use and dosage are different:

• suppositories Nurofen is used 1 suppository three times a day (if the child weighs 6-8 kg and is 3-9 months old) or four times a day (if the child weighs 8-12 kg and is 9-24 months old).
• suspension give to children with a syringe, and the dosage of such a medicine depends on the weight of the patient and his age. The exact numbers can be obtained from the attending physician or from the table in the annotations to the syrup. For example, if a child is 6 months old and his body weight is 7000 g, then the drug should be given 2.5 ml up to 3 times a day.

• Tablet Nurofen It is recommended to swallow after meals with water. Usually, the therapeutic effect is achieved by taking one tablet, but children over 12 years old can be given two tablets at once, without exceeding the maximum daily dosage for children, which is 800 mg (4 tablets).

Treating a child with Nurofen for more than 3 days for fever or 5 days for pain is not recommended. If symptoms persist, take the little patient to the doctor to clarify the causes of this situation and choose another treatment.

When can the medicine be given again?

Taking the next dose of any form of Nurofen in most cases is recommended by the manufacturer only 8 hours after the previous one. If necessary, the drug can be given a little earlier - after 6 hours, but use with an interval of less than six hours is prohibited.

If more than 40-60 minutes have passed after the introduction of a suppository or taking a suspension or tablet, and the temperature does not go astray, the child is advised to give an antipyretic agent based on paracetamol, for example, enter the Cefecon D suppository or give Efferalgan syrup.

At the same time, such treatment should be discussed with the pediatrician, since the combination of several drugs from the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can increase the risk of their side effects.

Consequences of an overdose

If you ignore the recommendation not to use Nurofen again earlier than after 6-8 hours, this may cause the dosage of the drug to be exceeded. It is often manifested by nausea, abdominal pain, weakness, tinnitus, headache and other negative symptoms. If the overdose is significant, the child becomes drowsy and his internal organs are disrupted, which requires immediate medical attention. In order to prevent such a dangerous state, d It is impossible to give Nurofen to a child at a dose higher than prescribed by the doctor.

What to do if after taking the antipyretic the temperature has not decreased? Dr. Komarovsky knows the answer to this question.

Children get sick at least once a year. SARS and influenza are not a reason for prescribing antibiotics. Their use will be required in cases where complications appear against the background of the underlying disease. The question of how many times a year you can give antibiotics to babies of different ages is not entirely correct. They can be drunk when required for health reasons.

What medications should be taken, only the doctor will tell, taking into account the age and health of the child. For example, children aged 3 months are prescribed antibacterial drugs when the body temperature is more than 38 ° C, if it does not fall for 3 days in a row. With the same condition in a 3-year-old child, the pediatrician usually prescribes multivitamins and antipyretics.

Taking such serious medicines requires compliance with the following rules:

• Take them only as directed by your doctor. Self-treatment is unacceptable.
• Observe the frequency and time of administration, which will maintain the desired concentration of the drug in the blood.
• To prescribe a suitable drug, it is recommended to first pass a bacteriological culture.
• The course cannot be interrupted even after a clear improvement in the condition.
• Monitor the effectiveness of the drug. If improvement does not occur within 3 days, replace it with another remedy.

For the complete destruction of pathogenic bacteria when taking antibiotics, systemicity is important. Otherwise, strains resistant to their action may arise, and subsequent treatment will be more difficult and lengthy. The same antibiotics should not be given more than 3 courses of treatment in a row.

Why is frequent use of antibiotics harmful to a child?

Frequent and uncontrolled use of antibiotics by children has adverse health consequences:

• there is a risk of an allergy to taking medications;
• intestinal microflora is disturbed;
• there is a resistance (resistance) of bacteria to the drug, and its repeated administration after a while may be ineffective;
• allergic reactions may occur - nausea, dermatitis, burning in the nose, dizziness, anaphylactic shock.

If drug resistance develops, subsequent treatment will be more costly and difficult. For this reason, it is absolutely impossible to give an antibiotic to children “just in case”.

An increase in the number of bacteria in the body that are resistant to the action of a particular antibiotic leads to serious consequences:

• an increase in the recovery period after an illness;
• frequent relapses;
• the emergence of chronic diseases;
• disability or even death from diseases that were previously treatable.

The action of antibiotics is aimed at the destruction of pathogenic microorganisms and at the same time harms the patient. If a child often takes antibiotics, then one of the unpleasant consequences may be the appearance of dysbacteriosis. Unpleasant symptoms such as impaired bowel function, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence and bloating can be minimized with strict adherence to the doctor's recommendations for taking the drug.

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It should also be understood that some types of worms are common to cats and humans.

Note! If you have several pets, anthelmintic activities should be carried out simultaneously for all four-legged animals.

Is it possible to give tablets from worms to a pregnant or lactating cat

If the prevention of worms for some reason was not carried out before mating, taking prophylactic drugs is associated with risks. Any preventive measures are taken by a pregnant cat after the onset of the second half of pregnancy. If this period has been missed, it is necessary to wait for childbirth.

Note! The safest period for carrying out urgent preventive measures is the period from the fourth to the sixth week of pregnancy.

Trying to give your cat a pill and it doesn't work? Don't worry, you are not alone in your problem. Cats are very reluctant to take pills, often spitting them out, scratching and biting.

All drugs in the form of tablets can be given in three ways:

• To the root of the tongue - if you need to give 1/2 or 1/4 tablets, a completely acceptable method.
• In the form of an aqueous suspension - grind the tablet to a powder, dilute it in water, mix thoroughly and drink it to the cat.
• With a small amount of food - seems to be the best method, but it is "powerless" if the tablets have a strong, medicinal smell.

Tip: To prevent your cat from scratching you while you give her the drug, wrap her in a thick, soft towel, hiding her front and hind legs.

How to choose effective remedies for worms in a cat? An inexperienced owner may be distracted by advertising slogans and promises from manufacturers. However, the first thing you should be interested in is the active ingredients and their dosage.

Below is a description of popular anthelmintic drugs, note that the active ingredients are often repeated.

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The essence of the procedure is not to cause any moral or physical harm to the animal. Experienced breeders have developed several effective ways to carry out the procedure. If you still have a fear of deworming yourself, contact your veterinarian.

Method number 1. Mix the pill with the meat

The easiest way is to crush the tablet and mix it with your cat's favorite treat. Thus, the animal will swallow the pill and not pay attention to the content of the medicine. It is possible that the cat will feel the presence of the pill and completely refuse to eat.

The task does not change from this, try to mix the drug so that the pet does not feel it. Many housewives prefer to mix a cutlet or sausage with an anthelmintic, use this option.

Method number 2. Trigger the Swallowing Reflex This is the root of the animal's tongue. As a result of the impact of the pill on this area, the pet reflexively swallows the drug. To properly carry out the procedure, take your pet in your arms and fix its body well. Open your pet's mouth, then place the medicine on the root of the tongue.

At the end of the procedure, gently squeeze the mouth and wait for a while for the swallowing reflex to work in the animal. The easiest way to carry out manipulations is to first break the anthelmintic preparation into 2-4 parts, and then feed them to the cat in turn.

Method number 3. Check out the list of "tricky" foods There are a number of certain foods that outshine the bitter taste of a medicine. Use chicken / beef liver pate, melted cheese, butter. Crush the tablet into crumbs with two tablespoons, mix with one of the listed compounds.

Place the medicine in the pet's mouth and induce the swallowing reflex (the technique is described in Method #2). It will seem to the animal that you have given him a treat, as a result of this resistance should not be. However, there are certain breeds that have an increased level of smell.

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Method number 4. Act on the sinuses The swallowing reflex is associated with both the tongue and the nasopharynx. After putting the tablet in the pet's mouth, close it and lightly blow into the nose. As a result of such manipulations, the cat will swallow the anthelmintic drug by inertia.

To make the procedure more effective, you can grind the tablet into powder and dilute with a little water. After that, pour the medicine on the root of the tongue, close the pet's mouth and scratch the neck (throat). Your actions will provoke swallowing.

Method number 5. Add a pill to sour cream You can achieve a "peaceful" solution to the problem of taking the medicine. Grind the tablet to a powder state and mix with high-fat sour cream (preferably homemade, fat content from 25%).

After that, smear the pet's paws or the tip of the nose. Carry out such manipulations in order to provoke your pet to start washing. He will lick the medicine without noticing the catch. Similarly, butter or other dairy products are used.

Method number 6. Feed the medicine by force It is not uncommon for a cat to flatly refuse to swallow a pill. If the above methods turned out to be ineffective, proceed to operation "X". Prepare a blanket or blanket, wrap your pet completely. The cat should only stick out the head, so you will exclude scratches and kicking.

Most often, veterinarians use this method when they want to vaccinate obstinate cats. Fix the paws of the animal so that he cannot escape, then put a pill in his mouth. You can grind the drug into powder and mix with sausage, butter and other delicious foods. Also, the medicine is allowed to be fed in its original state.

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After what period of time can I drink antibiotics again?

You can generally not make intervals between courses, if necessary. The only condition is the mandatory change of the drug. If an antibiogram was done at the beginning of the disease, then by the end of the first course of treatment it will already be ready, and the appointment will be justified.

Having received an answer to the question of when antibiotics should be given to a child with a high temperature, it can be noted that these drugs are not always useful. So that antibiotics do not provoke complications, it is important for parents to contact doctors and follow the following recommendations:

1. Giving antibiotic drugs in conjunction with antipyretic drugs is strictly prohibited.
2. Do not stop taking antibiotics until a full therapeutic course has been completed. This recommendation is neglected by 95% of mothers, as a result of which their children suffer repeated bursts of bacterial diseases.
3. The use of antibiotic drugs as a prophylactic is categorically contraindicated.
4. Antibiotics should be given to the child only for 3-4 days if the high temperature does not decrease.
5. Make sure your baby is drinking plenty of fluids at high temperatures to avoid developing symptoms of dehydration.
6. When using antibiotics, do not forget about the use of bifidobacteria to restore intestinal microflora.
7. Provide comfortable conditions for the baby in the room.
8. Antibiotics should be given during the day and in the afternoon. It is not recommended to prescribe it before bedtime.

If after the course of therapy there are several tablets left in the package, then you should not stuff the child with them. After all, this is a kind of poison, which, in excess, can cause serious complications and even lead to death. The remaining tablets should be discarded. After the course of therapy, it is imperative to take tests and show the child to the doctor to confirm recovery.

How to treat correctly?

If a child has a viral infection, treatment will in no case be aimed at lowering the temperature. The doctor will prescribe antiviral drugs that are allowed for children (Kagocel, Orvirem, Remantadin, Anaferon and others). Sometimes antipyretics and painkillers, such as children's Nurofen, are also appropriate. In addition, symptomatic treatment will be prescribed: for sore throat - rinses, sprays, for a runny nose - drops or inhalations, for cough - mucolytic drugs. The temperature will drop as soon as the virus responsible for the disease is defeated.

If the child has a bacterial infection, a temperature lasts from 3 to 7 days, there are obvious symptoms of inflammation, the doctor will recommend antibiotics.

If, within 72 hours after the start of taking antibacterial agents, the child does not get better, the temperature does not drop, it means that these antibiotics do not help him, the bacterium is resistant to the drug, and it will be necessary to replace the drug with another one.

By the way, it is body temperature that is an indirect indicator of the effectiveness of an antibiotic. If the medicine is chosen correctly, then the fever will begin to subside within a day or two after the start of treatment. Although antibiotics themselves are by no means antipyretic drugs. This is a truth that every parent should remember.

The doctor will also prescribe antibiotics for a long and protracted course of some viral infections, such as rubella. Moreover, the temperature in these cases can be kept on the background of taking antibiotics.

Types of fever

Depending on hyperthermia, fever begins, which is of two types: pink and pale. Rose fever is characterized by warm, moist skin that is reddish or pink in color. This means that heat production corresponds to heat transfer. At the same time, the child feels more or less normal. And if the temperature does not rise above 39ºС, then it is better not to give medicines. To help reduce the temperature can be physical impact. The room should be 19-20ºС warm, humid and clean. Give the child frequent and abundant water, juices, decoctions, compotes and fruit drinks. The drink should be warm or hot. Increase heat dissipation with perspiration. Bed rest is required. Rub the baby with a damp towel at room temperature.

With pale fever, the treatment is different - medication, in which antipyretic, antihistamine and vasodilator drugs are prescribed. In this condition, the child does not feel well, he has pale skin, fever, cold extremities, he is shivering. This condition is associated with impaired peripheral circulation. The temperature must be lowered. Dress the child in warm clothes and socks, wrap with a blanket.

A pediatrician should prescribe antipyretic drugs, prescribe their single dose, frequency of administration and duration. It may be individual for each child.

Bobotik drops for colic

During the period of colic in the child's body, the physiological formation of the microflora and the maturation of the intestinal wall take place. Therefore, colic is not classified as a disease and pathology, it is one of the stages of development that occurs due to the immaturity of the child relatively rapidly and actively.

The colonization of the intestines with beneficial microbial flora occurs gradually, while conditionally pathogenic flora is also present there.

By increasing the amount of food that enters the baby's intestines through breastfeeding or formula feeding, the intestinal flora also receives more food for its development.

As a result of the active work of the flora, milk sugar (lactose) is fermented in the colon with the formation of carbon dioxide and water. Gas bubbles accumulate inside the intestinal cavity and stretch its loops, leading to spasms and pain.

Bobotik, which contains simethicone, reduces the surface tension of the walls of these air bubbles in the intestines, which prevents them from stretching the intestinal walls and causing pain and bloating.

You can give a bobotik to a newborn in parallel with all other measures against colic - massage the tummy, use warm diapers, carry it on your hands and lay it on your tummy.

How long does it take for the temperature to drop?

It should be borne in mind that, according to the recommendations of doctors, the temperature of up to 38 ° C in children should not be brought down.

It is in this state that the production of interferon begins and the body's defenses turn on.

But! A temperature of 39 ° C is much more difficult to bring down than 38 ° C, so if a tendency to increase the temperature is visible, then it is better to give an antipyretic as soon as the thermometer has crossed the mark of 38.

The absorption of drugs through the intestines is slower than through the stomach.

Therefore, the rate of action of the drug depends on the form of release.

1. Syrups, suspensions, sachets begin to act in 15-20 minutes.
2. Candles - after 30-40 minutes.
3. Tablets and capsules - after 20-30 minutes.

Children tolerate temperature differently. Someone can be lethargic and inactive, and someone, as if nothing had happened, does not pay attention to her. Therefore, if the baby shows that he is moping and the temperature is high, then it is better to use drugs that enter the body orally.

You need to know that any drug containing paracetamol begins to act within 15-50 minutes. The effect lasts for about two hours. Therefore, if the effect of paracetamol on the body is not enough to reduce the temperature, it is worth using drugs based on ibuprofen.

Its action can last up to 8 hours, but such drugs have more contraindications than paracetamol ones.

List of antibiotics that may be prescribed to a child

It is most convenient to use antibiotics in the form of a suspension or syrup for the treatment of children. Candles with antibacterial drugs in the composition do not exist, and injections are used in the absence of similar dosage forms. If you prolong the course of antibiotic treatment, use them too often, the drugs do not work due to getting used to them. To restore the intestinal microflora, probiotics are simultaneously taken in the form of lactic acid products or in the form of a drug.

List of antibiotics for the treatment of children:

Treatment of pathologies of the respiratory system - a group of macrolides: Sumamed, Azithromycin, Hemomycin.

Treatment of pneumonia and bronchitis - a group of penicillins: Amoxicillin, Augmentin, Ampicillin, Flemoxin Solutab, Amoxiclav.

Treatment of ENT diseases, as well as use in a prolonged course of treatment for the prevention of addiction - a group of cephalosporins: Zinnat Aksetin, Cefuroxime axetil, Zinacef.

Treatment of complex pathologies in case of ineffectiveness of other antibiotics - a group of Phtoquinolones: Avelox, Levofloxacin.

These drugs are used for bacterial infections. Treatment is carried out according to the doctor's prescription, accompanied by a special diet.

For the treatment of ENT pathologies (otitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis), diseases of the urinary system, antibiotics from the group of macrolides, penicillins, cephalosporins are used. Treatment of intestinal infections is less likely to be treated with antibiotics, using enteroseptics (Biseptol, Intetrix, Ercefuril). In difficult cases, the appointment of Amoxicillin, Cefalexin is acceptable.

For the prevention of diseases, antibacterial drugs are not prescribed. The doctor should tell in detail about the features of taking this or that remedy, warn about possible side effects.

Duration of antibiotic treatment

The usual average course of antibiotic treatment is 3 to 14 days on average. In some situations, the doctor is forced to extend the drug, but this is an exceptional, extreme measure.

It's not a whim of the manufacturers who have announced exactly such maximum terms of treatment with antibiotics, and not the formal approach of doctors. It’s just that any “harmful” microorganism that an antibiotic is sent to fight against gradually “gets used” to the effect. And this, according to scientists, takes about 14 days. Some of the bacteria die in the first few days from the start of treatment, but there is always a part of the most hardy and cunning microorganisms that cannot be destroyed by this antibiotic.

With such mutated bacteria, immunity will gradually be dealt with. But the body "remembers" everything. And the next time similar microbes get into it, they will be able to quickly adapt to the already familiar antibiotic.

It is for this reason that it is better to write down in a separate notebook what antibiotics and when you treated your child. So that in the next illness, when the doctor intends to write you a prescription for antibacterial drugs, you could tell the specialist which drugs are already "familiar" to the bacteria in your baby's body.

Based on this information, the doctor will be able to choose a remedy that will effectively cope with the pathogens of the new disease. The same drug is usually not prescribed for small intervals between diseases.

You can not interrupt the appointed course on your own. If the pediatrician prescribed antibiotics in suspension for your baby for 7 days, and you feel better on the second day, you should not stop taking the antibiotic.

Remember - the child felt better because a large part of the bacteria in his body was destroyed. But not all. And the rest are looking forward to when you stop attacking them with medicine. Then they will calmly, having formed their own defense against the antibiotic, transfer the disease to the level of chronic.

Antibiotics should be stopped early and the doctor should be notified if:

• 72 hours after the start of antibiotic therapy, the child does not noticeably improve, or his condition has worsened. Probably, the reason is that the microbes are resistant (accustomed) to this antibiotic, or the drug was chosen erroneously, and the bacteria are insensitive to it. In this case, the pediatrician will prescribe a different drug for the child.
• If the child has a severe allergic reaction after the first dose of the antibiotic. Usually it is expressed by skin itching, rash, swelling, disorders of the digestive organs, the temperature may continue, but the situation will become much more complicated.

How many times a week can you give cottage cheese to a child

How often to give cottage cheese to a child

Cottage cheese is a fermented milk product that contains a huge amount of valuable components. It is rich in B vitamins and calcium. Cottage cheese is recommended to be introduced into the children's diet from 8-9 months. If the first complementary foods were introduced earlier than 6 months, you can give the baby fermented milk products from 7-8 months.

You need to start introducing your child to cottage cheese with small amounts of it. For the first time, it is enough to introduce into the diet half a teaspoon of the product per day. By the age of 1, the baby can already receive up to 50 grams of cottage cheese per day. At the same time, it is not worth giving it to a child every day. It is best to offer it every other day. An excess of calcium in the body is just as harmful as its deficiency.

A child under the age of 2 years should receive about 60-80 grams of cottage cheese every other day. After reaching 2 years, a portion of a fermented milk product intended for his nutrition should already weigh 100 grams. At the same time, the baby should receive no more than 300 grams of cottage cheese every week. Thus, you need to introduce it into the child's diet 3 times a week.

These recommendations are average. The local pediatrician is able to correct them taking into account the individual characteristics of the child, his need for calcium and other minerals. So, for example, for babies with signs of incipient rickets, daily inclusion of cottage cheese in the diet is acceptable. At the same time, it is better to use it in conjunction with vitamin D, which improves its absorption.

What cottage cheese to give to kids

Cottage cheese intended for baby food must be of the highest quality. Unfortunately, modern supermarkets and markets often sell products that are not the very first freshness. That is why for feeding babies under the age of 2 years it is recommended to cook cottage cheese on your own. To do this, you need to purchase fresh milk, sour cream or kefir.

In a glass of milk, add a tablespoon of sour cream or 100 milliliters of kefir. Next, you need to withstand the resulting mixture at room temperature for 3-5 hours, then pour it into a saucepan and heat it up.

When the milk begins to curdle, turn off the stove, strain the mixture through cheesecloth and lightly squeeze out the resulting curd. This recipe allows you to cook an incredibly tasty and healthy product with a delicate texture.

Children's curds are sold in specialized stores and pharmacies. They may well replace home-made cottage cheese, as manufacturers produce them specifically for the youngest age category. It is very convenient to buy them when the baby is still very small and eats only 20-50 grams of fermented milk products.

Already after 2 years, you can give the baby cottage cheese of industrial production. In this case, it is necessary to pay attention to the date of its release and expiration date, as well as taste characteristics.

When can you give your child cottage cheese and how much cottage cheese can a child eat? - an urgent question of young mothers to pediatricians.

Cottage cheese in the baby's diet is a very valuable and nutritious product. It contains such important trace elements for his small body as calcium, phosphorus, vitamins A, B, folic acid. And also in the cottage cheese there is a colossal concentration of milk protein, which is so necessary for the baby for normal development, bone and muscle tissue, immune cells, enzymes and the whole organism.

When to give cottage cheese to a child?

Cottage cheese can be introduced into the baby's diet no earlier than in 7-8 months. It is advisable to give the child cottage cheese or dishes from it only after the baby gets acquainted with cereals and vegetable dishes. Do not introduce cottage cheese into complementary foods before 5-6 months. since the baby's body is not yet ready for such a difficult food for him. After all, the baby's stomach is not yet quite ripe for this type of complementary foods, moreover, this one puts a heavy burden on the baby's kidneys. Find out how to introduce complementary foods correctly here How to start weaning your baby.
It is better to give cottage cheese to a child in the afternoon (16-00 hours) - at this time, the substances contained in it are more easily absorbed by the body.

Why you can not interrupt the application

People are wondering if it is possible to interrupt the course of taking antibacterial drugs. About why antibiotics need to be taken in a course, the doctor warns. If there are no side effects, then you can not interrupt the course of treatment. This leads to the fact that bacteria develop resistance to drugs. Untreated microbes become resistant to drugs in the future. It will be more difficult to cure the disease, since the effectiveness will be much lower. Often, an untreated disease becomes chronic. People who do not drink the drug prescribed by the doctor are at great risk. The interrupt results in:

• to loss of effect from treatment;
• to the development of resistance in bacteria;
• to an exacerbation or to the transition of the disease to a chronic state.

It is allowed to interrupt the course of taking antibiotics only in one case - if there are serious side effects. If you feel unwell, you will need to act in accordance with the recommendations of the doctor. Side effects are treated symptomatically. They also require a reduction in dosages or a complete interruption of the medication.

It is worth noting that antibiotics cannot be taken for a long time. Usually the course consists of 1-8 weeks. If a complete cure is not achieved, a break is taken. Complex and chronic diseases are treated comprehensively. At the time of rest from drugs, other methods of therapy are used. People are often interested in how many days they drink antibacterial medicines. The minimum acceptance period is 7 days. The maximum period depends on the type of drug and the individual characteristics of the person. The question of how much medicine can be taken almost always arises. It should be understood that it all depends on many factors. If the effect of the treatment is greater than the possible harm, the period of admission can be extended up to 2 months. However, in this case, it is preferable to use injections. Due to the underdrinking of the drug, difficult-to-treat diseases are created.

How often can antibiotics be taken without harm to health?

Indeed, many antibiotics help 2-3 days after the start of therapy. This suggests that the really selected drug is effective. But after this time, there are still some bacteria in the body that can develop and again become the cause of the resumption of the disease.

Admission deadlines:

• Therefore, in no case should you interrupt therapy, but you must definitely take the entire course of treatment prescribed by the doctor. Very often people skip antibiotics and ask what to do in this case? If you missed just one dose, then as soon as you remember, you need to take the medicine. If enough time has passed and the second dose is approaching, then there is no need to take a double dose.
• Just keep taking the medicine as prescribed by the doctor. If a resumption of infection is often observed, then the same antibiotic can be drunk no earlier than 1 month after the end of the previous one. If the drug is ineffective, there is no point in taking it again.
• In order to treat hospital infections, it is forbidden to use antibiotics of the same type for a large amount of time. Because strains that are developed in a hospital environment are as resistant as possible due to constant contact with antibiotics.

Try to take antibiotics no more than one course for 3 months. If the same infection often recurs, be sure to consult a doctor to choose a more effective medication in order to completely stop the disease.

Rule 2: Write down all the information you have taken before on antibiotics.

When, what antibiotics, what course, for what diseases - write down. This is especially true when taking medications for children. When using antibiotics, it is important to pay attention to any side effects or allergies and write them down. The doctor will not be able to adequately select an antibiotic for you, in the case when he does not have information - which, in what doses, you or your child took antibiotics before. It is also worth telling your doctor about other drugs that you are taking (permanently or right now).

How to take the medicine

When the first symptoms of a cold appear, the main questions are how many times you can drink Paracetamol and when to start treatment. The main indication for taking the medicine is an increase in body temperature above 38.5 in adults and above 38 in children. An exception to the general rule may be the presence of a severe concomitant disease at the moment or febrile seizures in the past. The daily dosage of Paracetamol for adults is 3-4 g, 0.35-0.5 g of the drug can be taken at a time.

how to use paracetamol and dosage

When the temperature rises, Paracetamol is taken no more than 4 times a day, the interval between doses of the medicine should be at least 4 hours. It is most convenient for adults to take the drug in the form of tablets 1-1.5 hours after a meal, drinking plenty of liquid. It is very important to follow all the rules for taking the medicine in order to reduce the risk of side effects.

It is not recommended to reduce the temperature frequently using Paracetamol, as this can have a negative effect on the kidneys, liver, and mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract.

The cost of the drug and its analogues

In pharmacies, the drug is dispensed without a prescription from a doctor. How much does the suspension cost? The price in Moscow is about 675 rubles.

Most medications have agents that can replace them if adverse reactions occur. Motilium is no exception. The difference between analogues and the original drug is the cost and the manufacturer.

Motilium suspension analogues, cost in rubles:

1. Motilak - 166.
2. Domrid, suspension - 107, 24.
3. Motinol - 193, 47.
4. Motizhekt - 191.

Analogues are cheaper, respectively, and act the same way. The most affordable and cheapest are tablets that are similar in composition and act. For example, the price of Domidon tablets is 48 rubles.

Drugs similar in effect: Sturgeon, Damelium, oral solution Raglan and Riabal, Itomed, Sulpiride, Monitor.

Vomiting becomes a frequent companion to many diseases. Problems with the functioning of the gastrointestinal system appear even in the smallest children. Constant regurgitation interferes with feeding and scares mothers. It is these indications that are the main ones for the appointment of Motilium by a pediatrician. The drug is available in the form of tablets and suspensions. Suitable for children of all ages from birth. Sometimes you can hear a combination of syrup "Motilium", but this is only the household name of the suspension - it is in this form that the drug is sold in pharmacies.

To understand how to use Motilium for children, the instructions for use will help, which tells about when and in what quantity the drug should be given to a child.

When is Motilium prescribed?

The drug has a strong antiemetic effect. It is prescribed to eliminate vomiting of any origin, including poisoning. If the child has increased gas formation, belching, bloating, gastric motility is disturbed, then Motilium will come to the rescue again. Older children may complain of abdominal pain or heartburn - the drug is used to eliminate these symptoms too.

It turns out that the indications for the use of the drug are any vomiting and problems with the gastrointestinal tract. The effect is achieved by acting on the vomiting centers of the brain or pushing food from the stomach into the duodenum.

Dr. Komarovsky, to whom many parents now listen, does not exclude the use of special drugs to eliminate vomiting or help digestion. At the same time, he always says that you first need to find out the cause of the onset of symptoms and only then begin to deal with them. If the child is sick or has a stomach ache, then these are not indications for the immediate use of drugs. The first step is to consult a doctor, because vomiting is a sign of many diseases, including appendicitis.

Forms of release of Motilium and storage of the drug

The drug is available in three types, each of which is used taking into account the age and weight of children:

• Tablets that are intended for resorption
• Coated tablets to be taken by mouth
• Suspension

The active substance is domperidone.

The drug is stored at a temperature of 15-30 degrees for 3 years.

Motilium tablets

Suitable for children over 5 years of age, provided that the body weight exceeds 35 kg. Any tablets are offered by the manufacturer in blisters of 10 or 30 pcs. Absorbable pills are almost white in color, and for oral administration they are white-cream. Means for internal use is washed down with water, and for resorption is placed on the tongue.

These tablets are very fragile, therefore, before giving their children a lozenge, it is suggested not only to squeeze it out, but first to remove the protective foil from the blister cell.

Prevention of complications

A typical ARVI usually occurs with characteristic symptoms. These include:

• Temperature increase.
• Profuse watery discharge from the nose.
• Sore or sore throat, its redness.
• Cough.
• Deterioration of general well-being.

If this was preceded by a walk in a public place, in a supermarket, a children's holiday or contact with a sick person, then the diagnosis of a viral infection is beyond doubt. For district pediatricians, it is also obvious. But, fearing complications in the form of otitis media, bronchitis or pneumonia, they prescribe antimicrobial drugs from the first day of hyperthermia. How justified is this tactic?

Dr. Komarovsky speaks negatively about the prophylactic use of antibiotics. Moreover, he says that this causes even more harm to the child's body.

Until a bacterial complication has developed, it is impossible to act on it. But antibiotics can kill certain germs. And if the body still cannot cope with SARS, then it is precisely those bacteria that are not sensitive to the action of the drug received that are activated.

Thus, very often it turns out that the child takes the medicine not just in vain. It also cultivates in the body a strain of microbes resistant to it. And if a bacterial complication develops, a change of antibiotic will be required.

The same is true for situations where the baby falls ill again, after a few weeks. Almost always, a new disease will be resistant to a recently taken drug.

Antibacterial prophylaxis is just as ineffective and pointless as the routine administration of antimicrobials on the fourth day of hyperthermia.

Composition and properties

What does dill water for newborns consist of? The pharmacy version of the drug basically contains an infusion of fennel seeds. This plant also received a second name - pharmacy dill. In appearance and properties, this fennel is almost identical to ordinary garden dill. However, it is its use for medicinal purposes due to the fact that it has pronounced properties:

• relieves pain associated with colic;
• breaks up accumulations of intestinal gases and contributes to their speedy removal in a natural way;
• acts as a light natural vitamin supplement, strengthens the immunity and health of the baby;
• has a mild disinfectant effect, without affecting the beneficial intestinal microflora;
• stimulates the production of food enzymes to prevent similar symptoms in the future.

Dill water has collected many positive reviews. It is actively used for the treatment and prevention of colic. Many children's teas and drinks are prepared on the basis of fennel. This plant is also included in some other medicines for both newborns and adults.

Contraindications

Dill water, in principle, has no contraindications. However, fennel can cause an allergic reaction in rare cases. Individual intolerance to the child's body of this plant should be carefully monitored by parents.

You can also buy fennel tea for colic for babies as an alternative. A small amount of the mixture can be brewed in the morning and fed to the child during the day. The range of such products is quite extensive.

Emergency conditions

Sometimes at elevated temperatures, the condition of the baby can cause concern. In such cases, there is no need to waste time and urgently call an ambulance.

These situations include:

• convulsions;
• vomit;
• diarrhea;
• after relief of symptoms, their sharp deterioration;
• lack of urination;
• lack of tears when crying;
• labored breathing;
• abdominal pain;
• rash on the body.

In the presence of the above symptoms, antipyretic should not be given until the arrival of an ambulance doctor or strictly on his recommendation, while he is on the way, absolutely all the signs must be described.

When can I repeat the course

Many people think about how long it takes to take antibiotic pills and injections again. Each type of drug has its own characteristics. As a rule, you need to rest for at least a month before reapplying. Rest is required by internal organs and the gastrointestinal tract. Antibacterial agents adversely affect the liver, intestines and other important body systems. After the recovery has passed, you can use them again, the main thing is not to cause the development of resistance in bacteria.

If the disease was completely cured and after a few months again disturbed the person, then you can safely use the medicine after visiting the doctor. A break of a few months is enough.

Re-admission is carried out only according to indications. The reason for the resumption is the return of the symptoms of the disease. Even very complex diseases can be cured after prolonged use. On the course, a person must do everything to increase the effectiveness of the drug. You will need to do the following:

• observe the time of admission and take the medication in the dosages prescribed by the doctor;
• follow the instructions of the drug (if it is recommended to drink before meals, then it is better to follow the recommendations);
• use other medicines to improve efficiency.

The doctor will tell you which antibiotics should be used for treatment after tests and studies. A second course of antibiotics is taken to the end and is carried out only after a specific pathogen is identified. Repeatedly taking broad-spectrum antibiotics that did not help the first time is not advisable. It is necessary to try to find out a specific pathogen in order to select a specialized medication. The doctor will tell you the name of the medicine after receiving the results of the diagnosis.

Children's types of antibiotic drugs

Antibiotics are called children's because they are produced directly in forms that are convenient for children to use. Every mother knows that giving a child up to a year to drink pills is almost impossible, unless it is crushed into powder. Based on this, it follows that for children under the age of 5 years, antibiotics are produced in the form of a suspension or syrup. To prepare the suspension, you need to dilute the powder or granules in warm water, and then give the baby to drink them.

Older children after 5 years can use self-dissolving tablets. Even if the child cannot take such a pill, then it should be dissolved in a small amount of water, and then given to the baby. For children from 7-8 years old, you can already give coated tablets, which should be swallowed and washed down with water. From the age of 12, the form of application is set in the form of gelatin capsules.

In order for parents not to resort to the use of antibiotic drugs for any reason, drugs of this kind are dispensed in pharmacies strictly by prescription. This "wireless" use of antibiotics has led to the emergence of a huge number of new types of bacterial strains. These bacteria have developed immune system resistance to a wide variety of antibiotics.

It is important to know! Parents should understand what a personal opinion is, “let me give the child an antibiotic, and complications will not arise,” is extremely erroneous. In this way, you make things worse not only for yourself, but also for those around you, because the bacteria become more and more resistant, and therefore invincible.

For children, the following types of antibiotics are used:

• Ampicillin;
• Summed;
• Ceftriaxone;
• Cefotaxime;
• Clarithromycin.

When a baby has complications of a bacterial nature, intramuscular injection of the drug is prescribed.

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How to use antipyretics correctly

An increase in temperature occurs with many diseases, so it is very important that the child be examined by a doctor to exclude such serious causes of hyperthermia as meningitis, pneumonia, purulent otitis media, and similar severe infections. If the child is examined and the doctor has diagnosed ARVI, how should parents behave?

If the temperature is above 38 C in a child under one year old and above 38.5 C in a child older than a year old, and / or the child is lethargic, lies down, has a headache, does not drink well, in this case, antipyretics can be used.

Often, antipyretics do not have a good effect, as parents do not follow a few simple rules:

Dosage of antipyretic drugs

Attention: any prescription of drugs should be done only by the attending physician!

Paracetamol (panadol, calpol, eferalgan, cefecon, etc.) syrups, suppositories, tablets. It is dosed at the rate of 15 mg per kg of body weight after 6 hours no more than 4 times a day. For example, for a child weighing 10 kg, it is convenient to use suppositories containing 150 mg of paracetamol.

Do not combine two drugs in one dose, without enhancing the effect, this enhances the side effects of both drugs.

Parents should remember that there is no need to try to lower the temperature to the cherished norm of 36.6 C, it is enough to achieve a decrease to 38 - 38.5 C. In this case, the child will feel more comfortable, and the body will fight the infection.

If, despite your correct actions, the temperature does not decrease, or the child has vomiting, headache, severe lethargy, call a doctor or an ambulance for a re-examination and clarification of the diagnosis.

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1. The temperature should be reduced if it rises above 38.5 C (provided that the child has never had convulsions due to fever). Naturally, it is worth lowering the temperature earlier if there are serious violations of the child's well-being: severe headache, nausea / vomiting, etc. Children of the first year of life should lower the temperature a little earlier - up to 38 C. It is not necessary to achieve 36.6 C - it is enough to bring down the high temperature at least to 38-37.5; do not give antipyretics prophylactically. prophylactic and course intake of antipyretics does not adequately assess the course of the disease, can hide the development of complications such as pneumonia, for example, or evaluate the effectiveness of an antibiotic if it is used for treatment.

2. Of the drugs used are paracetamol and ibuprofen. Strictly follow the instructions: dose accuracy is important. For children, use syrups or suppositories (useful for allergies to syrup ingredients or nausea/vomiting).

3. The child must not be wrapped up. The air in the room where the child is located should be cool and humid.

5. Drink a lot, drink a lot, drink a child. More than 1-1.5 liters of liquid. Drink anything: water, compote, fruit drink, weak tea. just to drink! At a temperature, water is medicine! Better slightly acidified drink.

And alternate between efferalgan and paracetamol. Together with rubdowns, this gives a significant effect. (my cub doesn’t like rubdowns, he screams like a cut! But after rubdown, the effect is noticeable, it immediately revives when the temperature drops)

We of course alternated ibupofen and paracetamol

BUT, the temperature was stable, moreover, even after an injection with a lytic mixture (our dad injects well), still nothing has changed dramatically

the doctor sincerely advised to bring any drug containing ibuprofen and paracetamol from abroad. And only when they began to give an import version, finally, everything changed.

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