Nurofen for children

Nurofen for children is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, a derivative of phenylpropionic acid. Nurofen refers to drugs that have antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects on humans, in addition ibuprofen, which is a component of the drug, inhibits platelet aggregation. After ingestion, Nurofen for children is instantly and almost completely absorbed in the stomach, the maximum concentration of the drug in the blood is reached about an hour or two after admission. Rectal application of ibuprofen allows to reach the maximum concentration of the drug in the blood after 45 minutes.

Nurofen during pregnancy

Nurofen during pregnancy should be taken very carefully, although many experts have used this drug on an early pregnancy. When prescribing a drug, you should always evaluate the risk and correlate it with the real benefit of the drug, both for the health of the mother and for the health of her future child. In extreme cases, with persistent pains or other ailments, a pregnant woman can take Nurofen for children, it has fewer contraindications than Nurofen for adults.

Nurofen. Indication.

Nurofen is often used to treat pain of a variety of genesis and for the symptomatic treatment of fever. Nurofen for children is used in a variety of conditions: pain with teething, fever after vaccination, viral infections, influenza and other types of pain. The drug is used for a variety of neuralgia, with sore throat, in the ears, with stretches and migraines.

Nurofen for children and adults. Contraindications.

Contraindication for the administration of Nurofen is hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, including ibuprofen. Also, the drug is not used if a history of a person has bronchial asthma, bronchospasm, rhinitis or urticaria, which occurred as a result of the use of aspirin or other NSAIDs. It is not recommended to apply the drug in case of a clotting disorder and bleeding, as well as ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract or allergy to fructose.

Mode of application

• Nurofen for children under 3 months of age is released in suspension;
• Nurofen for children with a body weight of 6 kilograms in suppositories;
• Nurofen syrup for children; (Instruction prescribes to use this drug based on the weight of the baby between the ages of 3 months to 12 years).
• Nurofen in tablets for children 12 years and older.

As an antipyretic drug used no more than three days, as an anesthetic - no more than five days.

Side effects

• Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
• Exacerbation of bronchial asthma.
• Bronchospasm.
• An allergic skin rash .
• Nausea, vomiting, pain and discomfort in epigastrium, diarrhea.
• Exacerbation of peptic ulcer.
• Bleeding.
• Dizziness, headache.
• Thrombocytopenia, anemia, and leukopenia.
• Violation of excretory system.

If side effects occur, immediately discontinue the drug and provide the patient with proper care.

Nurofen for children. Reviews about the drug.

Many parents who gave their children Nurofen, speak about the drug very positively. It has convenient dosage forms, so it is always possible to select the dose for each child individually. Sweet taste of syrup like kids, and they gladly drink it, in addition, each package has a measuring syringe, which allows you not to spill the drug, giving it even the most nimble kids.

Before using the drug, it is necessary to consult with your attending physician, only he can competently and accurately relate his benefit to the risk.