Nurofen for children is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic that helps cope with many symptoms of childhood diseases; it can be used with early age due to high safety and easy tolerability. It is worth considering the instructions for using Nurofen syrup for children, since syrup is the most common form of release of this product.
Composition and action
Nurofen is an analgesic, anti-inflammatory drug based on the substance ibuprofen; in addition to the active ingredient, it contains auxiliary components. At the same time, the syrup does not contain sugar or dyes, so the drug can be used by people with diabetes and allergies in most cases.
The effect of the drug lasts up to eight hours; it is worth noting that the drug is most effective against inflammatory pain in children. The substance is extremely quickly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, after which it begins to active action in organism.
Nurofen should be used for pain syndromes arising from various reasons. It can be used for headaches, various colds, viral and bacterial diseases accompanied by fever, inflammatory processes, and toothache.
The syrup is available in strawberry or orange flavors, so children usually take it without difficulty. How much does the drug cost? Its price ranges from 100 to 200 rubles, depending on the pharmacy chain. The drug is available without a prescription, but you should consult your doctor before using it.
Important! It is worth remembering that Nurofen only affects the symptoms of diseases in the form of pain and fever, but does not cure.
How to take Nurofen syrup - instructions
The dosage of the drug depends on the disease, weight and age of the child. The product is taken orally; usually the package includes a convenient measuring syringe, which helps you conveniently measure the required amount of syrup.
Before taking the product, be sure to shake the bottle of syrup. After administration, close tightly, the syringe should be washed and wiped dry. Maximum daily dosage the drug should not exceed 7.5 milliliters per day for children under six months, more than 30 milligrams per kilogram in 8 to 10 hours for children over six months.
In general for fever, pain of various origins, including during teething, the drug is used as follows:
- Children aged three to six months can be given 2.5 ml up to three times a day, no more than 7.5 ml of the drug per day.
- Children from six to twelve months are given 2.5 ml up to 3 - 4 times a day, no more than 10 ml in twenty-four hours.
- Children from one to three years old are given 5 ml up to three times a day, no more than 15 ml per day.
- Children from four to seven years old are given 7.5 ml up to three times a day, no more than 22.5 ml of the drug per day.
- Children from seven to nine years old are given 10 ml up to three times a day, no more than 30 ml of the drug per day.
- Children from nine to twelve years old are given 15 ml up to three times a day, no more than 45 ml of the drug per day.
If symptoms of pain and fever persist after taking the drug for 1 to 3 days, you should immediately consult a specialist.
Features of the drug
Infants should not be given the drug for more than one day; in older children, the period of use can last up to three days.
How quickly does Nurofen work?
Many parents are interested in how long it takes for the product to work. The active substance ibuprofen is extremely quickly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, it maximum concentration is achieved within an hour or two. Therefore, pain and fever should subside or completely disappear within an hour, in some cases it takes a little longer.
Important! Next appointment It is advised to carry out no earlier than 6 – 8 hours after the first one. In this case, the drug usually lasts up to eight hours.
Take before or after meals
In general, this does not matter much; it should be taken any time pain occurs. However, if the child has a highly sensitive stomach, the drug should be taken with or after meals.
Shelf life of Nurofen syrup after opening
In general, unopened packaging of the drug is stored for three years. Once opened, the syrup can be stored for no more than six months. It is also recommended to keep the opened medicine in a cool, dark place; it can be stored in the refrigerator door.
How many ml in a teaspoon of Nurofen syrup
Sometimes special measuring syringes get lost, and it is not always possible to find a replacement for them. You can use a teaspoon; one teaspoon of medicine yields 2.5 milliliters.
Can Nurofen be used by pregnant women?
Syrup for children cannot be used in the third trimester of pregnancy; during the first two trimesters, its use is permissible. However, before taking it, you should definitely consult your doctor and make sure that there are no contraindications.
During lactation, this drug should also be used with caution; you should consult your doctor. Research shows that small amounts of the active substance may be excreted in breast milk.
In addition to syrup, there are Nurofen suppositories for rectal use, approved for use in childhood. There is no fundamental difference between the two forms of the drug, but it is worth considering that suppositories are suitable only for children no older than two years. The syrup can be used up to the age of twelve.
Rectal suppositories are recommended for those babies who refuse syrup, or for another reason, if the suspension form is not suitable.
Contraindications
The drug has a number of strict contraindications. First of all, it should not be taken if you are allergic to the components of the drug, or if you are intolerant to ibuprofen. You should also not use Nurofen for the following diseases:
- Various inflammatory, erosive diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, intestines, liver diseases, including liver failure, and the excretory system.
- Bronchial asthma, nasal polyposis.
- Heart failure, various bleeding, bleeding disorders, other heart and vascular diseases.
- Fructose intolerance.
- Children up to three months old, body weight less than five kilograms.
In other cases, taking the drug is permitted. The main thing is to avoid overdoses, they can lead to serious consequences.
Side effects
At correct intake probability of occurrence side effects extremely small, allergic reactions and other signs of intolerance occur quite rarely. Typically side effects may appear as follows:
- From the outside circulatory system Hematopoietic disorders occur extremely rarely; they can be manifested by the occurrence of nasal and subcutaneous bleeding, fever and other symptoms.
- From the outside immune system Various allergic reactions and intolerances can occur, and allergies to syrup can occur in a variety of ways, from skin rashes to symptoms of asthma.
- Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, digestive disorders. Rarely, liver dysfunction occurs renal failure.
- Headaches, swelling in the different parts body, shortness of breath, other vegetative symptoms.
If side effects occur, you should immediately stop taking the medicine. If a life-threatening condition occurs, you should consult a doctor, preferably calling an ambulance.
Overdose
In case of overdose, side effects usually occur; it is usually accompanied by symptoms of intoxication: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and sometimes symptoms from the central nervous system occur.
In case of overdose, you must stop taking the drug, be sure to perform gastric lavage, and, if necessary, symptomatic treatment. After gastric lavage, it is advised to take activated carbon or its analogue, another enterosorbent.
Analogs
Direct analogues of Nurofen syrup are other painkillers based on ibuprofen. It is also worth remembering that Nurofen is available in the form of suppositories and tablets, if syrup is not suitable for some reason.
To the most common analogues this drug include Ibuprofen-Akrikhin, Advil for children in the form of a suspension. However, it is worth remembering that analogues have their own instructions for use; you should definitely read them before taking them.
Tradename:
NUROFEN® FOR CHILDREN
Registration number:
P No. 014745/01
International generic name (INN)
ibuprofen
Chemical name
(RS)-2-(4-isobutylphenyl)-propionic acid
Dosage form
suspension for oral administration (orange, strawberry)
Description
suspension of white or almost white syrupy consistency with a characteristic orange or strawberry smell.
Compound
5 ml of Nurofen suspension for children contains 100 mg of ibuprofen ( active substance) And Excipients: maltitol syrup, water, glycerol, citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium chloride, sodium saccharinate, orange flavor 2M16014 or strawberry flavor 500244E, xanthan gum, polysorbate 80, domiphene bromide.
Pharmacotherapeutic group
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
ATS code: M01AE01.
Pharmacological properties
It has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects. The mechanism of action of ibuprofen is due to inhibition of the biosynthesis of prostaglandins - mediators of pain and inflammation. The effect of the drug lasts up to 8 hours.
Indications for use
Nurofen for children is used from 3 months of life to 12 years as an antipyretic for acute respiratory diseases, flu, childhood infections, post-vaccination reactions and other infectious inflammatory diseases accompanied by an increase in body temperature. The drug is used as an anesthetic for pain syndrome mild or moderate intensity, including: headaches and toothaches, migraines, neuralgia, pain in the ears and throat, pain with sprains and other types of pain.
Contraindications
Nurofen for children should not be used if:
- hypersensitivity to ibuprofen, acetylsalicylic acid or other NSAIDs, as well as other components of the drug;
- caused by taking acetylsalicylic acid (salicylates) or other NSAIDs;
- if the child has ulcerative lesion gastrointestinal tract;
- active gastrointestinal bleeding;
- for inflammatory bowel diseases;
- with confirmed hypokalemia;
- blood diseases: hypocoagulation, leukopenia, hemophilia;
- renal and/or liver failure;
- hearing loss.
Precautionary measures
You should consult your doctor before giving your child Nurofen for Children if your child:
- takes other painkillers;
- has a history of: peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, gastrointestinal bleeding;
- suffers from liver or kidney disease;
- if H. pylori is present
- takes indirect anticoagulants (drugs for oral administration that reduce blood clotting), drugs to reduce blood pressure, glucorticosteroids, antiplatelet agents, diuretics (drugs to increase urination), lithium preparations, methotrexate;
- suffers from bronchial asthma and urticaria.
Mode of application
Nurofen for children is a drug specially designed for children. Read the instructions carefully before using the drug. The drug is taken orally. Shake the bottle thoroughly before use. To accurately measure the dose of the drug, a convenient measuring syringe is included. 5 ml of the drug contains 100 mg of ibuprofen.
Using a measuring syringe:
- Insert the syringe firmly into the neck of the bottle.
- Shake the suspension well.
- Turn the bottle upside down and gently pull the plunger down, drawing the suspension into the syringe to the desired level.
- Return the bottle to its original position and remove the syringe, gently turning it.
- Place the syringe in oral cavity child and slowly press the piston, smoothly releasing the suspension.
After use, rinse the syringe with warm water and dry it out of the reach of children.
Fever (Heat) and pain:
The dosage for children depends on the age and body weight of the child. Single dose is 5-10 mg/kg of the child’s body weight 3-4 times a day. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 30 mg per kg of body weight of the child per day.
Children aged 3-6 months (child weight more than 5 kg): 2.5 ml 3 times within 24 hours, no more than 150 mg per day.
Children aged 6-12 months (average child weight 6-10 kg): 2.5 ml 3-4 times within 24 hours, no more than 200 mg per day.
Children aged 1-3 years (average child weight 10-15 kg): 5.0 ml 3 times within 24 hours, no more than 300 mg per day.
Children aged 4-6 years (average child weight 15-20 kg): 7.5 ml 3 times within 24 hours, no more than 450 mg per day.
Children aged 7-9 years (average child weight 21-29 kg): 10 ml 3 times within 24 hours, no more than 600 mg per day.
Children aged 10-12 years (average child weight 30-40 kg): 15 ml 3 times within 24 hours, no more than 900 mg per day.
Warning: do not exceed the indicated dose.
Post-immunization fever: A 2.5 ml syringe for children under 1 year of age, after 1 year, if necessary, another 2.5 ml syringe after 6 hours.
Do not use more than 5 ml within 24 hours.
Duration of treatment:
- No more than 3 days as an antipyretic;
- No more than 5 days as a pain reliever. If fever persists, consult your doctor.
Side effects
When using the drug side effects are rare, but the following side effects may occur:
- from the gastrointestinal tract: nausea, vomiting, discomfort or pain in the epigastrium, laxative effect, possible occurrence of erosive and ulcerative lesions, bleeding.
- allergic reactions: itching, urticaria, exacerbation, angioedema, anaphylactoid reactions, bronchospasm, fever, erythema multiforme exudative (including Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome)
- from the outside nervous system: , dizziness, psychomotor agitation, insomnia
- cardiovascular system: tachycardia, increased blood pressure.
- from the hematopoietic organs: thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, leukopenia.
- from the urinary system: impaired renal function.
If these or other side effects occur, you should stop using the drug and consult a doctor.
Overdose
Problems with an overdose are very rare, but if you accidentally exceed the recommended dose, consult a doctor immediately.
Overdose symptoms: abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, noise in ears, metabolic acidosis, coma, acute renal failure, decreased blood pressure, bradycardia, tachycardia.
Treatment: gastric lavage (only within an hour after administration), activated charcoal, alkaline drink, forced diuresis, symptomatic therapy.
Interaction with other drugs:
The simultaneous use of NUROFEN FOR CHILDREN with anticoagulants may lead to an increase in their effect. Nurofen for children increases the concentration of digoxin, phenytoin, methotrexate, lithium in the blood plasma when used simultaneously with these drugs. Using Nurofen for children together with diuretics and antihypertensive drugs reduces their effectiveness. Increases the side effects of mineralocorticosteroids and glucocorticosteroids.
special instructions
Nurofen for children can be used for children with diabetes mellitus, because. the drug does not contain sugar. Does not contain dyes.
Release form:
Oral suspension (orange, strawberry) 100 mg/5 ml. Polyethylene terephthalate bottle with a low-density polyethylene or polypropylene cap and liner, containing 100 ml or 150 ml of suspension.
Each bottle, complete with a dispenser syringe, is packaged in a cardboard box along with instructions for use.
Storage conditions
At a temperature not higher than 25°C. In a dry place. Keep out of the reach of children!
Best before date:
Do not use a drug that has expired.
Release from pharmacies:
Over the counter.
Price for Nurofen for children
- from 110 rub.
In the life of every child, there may be a process of teething, a simple cold, or adaptation to a new kindergarten. All these processes are accompanied by at least a rise in temperature, painful sensations, as well as other symptoms that accompany colds. Today I invite you to discuss one of the medications that is prescribed specifically to eliminate symptoms of this kind - Nurofen.
Nurofen is available in several forms, thanks to which each patient can choose the most suitable option for myself. In pharmacies you can find the drug in this form:
- Tablets for oral administration.
- Effervescent tablets for preparing a solution.
- Capsules.
- Gel for external use.
- Suppositories.
- Suspension.
Depending on the form of release, each drug has its own name, for example: Nurofen Forte, for children, etc. Today I propose to focus on one of the most convenient forms of the drug for the treatment of infants - suspension. The fact is that the medicine in this form has a very pleasant, sweetish orange or strawberry taste, so there is no need to force children to drink it.
At the same time, the syrup is sold in plastic bottles, so you can always take it with you on the road without worrying that the bottle will break. The product is sold in volumes of 100, 150 and 200 ml, but each comes with a convenient dispenser syringe. With its help, you can accurately measure the required amount of syrup and give it to your child.
Compound
The composition of Nurofen syrup includes active substances - ibuprofen and auxiliary substances: multitol syrup, citric acid, glycerol, domiphen bromide, polysorbate, sodium saccharinate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, xanthan gum, strawberry or orange flavoring, purified water.
Operating principle
The syrup can have antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. It is very quickly absorbed by the walls of the gastrointestinal tract and, accordingly, quickly begins its work. If the medicine was taken on an empty stomach, then it can be detected in the blood plasma within 15 minutes.
If the drug was drunk with food or immediately after eating, then in this case, the period of time during which the active substance enters the blood increases to 60 minutes.
Indications
According to the instructions for use, Nurofen suspension for children is prescribed for:
- Symptomatic treatment of high fever as a result of acute respiratory infections or influenza.
- Children's infections.
- Other infectious and inflammatory diseases.
- The body's reaction to a routine vaccination, which is accompanied by fever or painful sensations at the injection site.
- Pain syndromes of weak and moderate intensity. These may include: migraines, headaches, toothache, pain in the ears, throat, sprains, rheumatic pain, pain in joints and muscles.
But at the same time, it is worth remembering that syrup only has symptomatic therapy, it reduces pain and inflammation only at the time of taking the drug. It does not affect the development of the disease in any way.
At what age is it allowed to take it?
According to the instructions for use, the syrup can be prescribed for the treatment of children starting from 3 one month old. However, in in this case important point is not only the age, but also the body weight of the baby. Children who weigh less than 5 kilograms are not allowed to take the medicine.
Contraindications and side effects
Nurofen syrup has the following list of contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity to the active component of the drug - ibuprofen or to any other component of the drug.
- Bleeding and perforation of gastrointestinal ulcers, which were provoked by taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Erosive and ulcerative diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Severe liver failure or active liver disease.
- Diseases of the optic nerve.
- Severe renal failure.
- Heart failure or period of time after coronary artery bypass grafting.
- Bleeding disorders and hemophilia.
- III trimester of pregnancy.
- The baby's body weight is less than 5 kilograms.
The drug is prescribed with extreme caution when allergic reactions And bronchial asthma, diabetes mellitus, blood diseases, including those of unclear origin of the disease, gastritis, colitis.
The main rule for using Nurofen syrup for children is to take the recommended dosage and short-term treatment. Otherwise, it is possible that adverse reactions. These include:
- From the outside lymphatic system and blood: very rarely, the process of hematopoiesis itself may be disrupted, and as a result, anemia, leukopenia, and pancytopenia may occur. The first symptoms that indicate the onset of a complication are considered to be: fever, sore throat, general weakness, nosebleeds and subcutaneous hemorrhages.
- From the immune system It is possible that reactions atypical for the body may occur. For example, bronchial asthma, redness on the skin, allergic rhinitis. In extremely rare cases there are severe forms allergic manifestations: swelling of the face, throat and larynx, tachycardia.
- From the gastrointestinal tract Rarely, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, and flatulence are noted. It is very rare to appear stomach bleeding, gastritis, ulcerative stomatitis, bloody vomiting.
- Possible disorders of the biliary tract and liver.
- Very rarely there are problems with the kidneys and urinary tract, namely: acute renal failure, papillary necrosis.
- Possible headache, as a result of the drug’s effect on the nervous system.
- From the outside of cardio-vascular system Heart failure and increased blood pressure may occur, and with longer use there may be a risk of thrombotic complications.
- From the outside respiratory system shortness of breath, bronchospasm, and bronchial asthma may be noted.
Instructions for use and dosage
Shake the bottle of syrup before use. To make it convenient for you to measure the required dose, a measuring syringe is always included in the kit. To draw the medicine into it, you need to bring the syringe to the neck and turn the bottle over. By gradually moving the plunger to the desired level, you can easily draw the required amount of medicine. Then transfer the syringe into the baby’s mouth and slowly press the plunger, releasing the medicine into the baby’s mouth.
After use, the syringe should be rinsed in warm water and left to dry out of the reach of children. For young patients who have increased sensitivity stomach, it is recommended to take the medicine with meals.
How often can Nurofen syrup be given to a child?
The daily dose of the drug depends not only on the age of the baby, but also on its body weight. It should be no more than 30 mg/kg.
- Children aged 3-6 months, when their weight is 5-7.6 kg, you can give 2.5 ml no more than 3 times a day.
- Children aged 6-12 months and while the baby’s weight is in the range of 7.7-9 kg, you can give 2.5 ml no more than 3-4 times a day. That is, the maximum permissible dose in 24 hours is no more than 10 ml per day.
- Children aged 1-3 years, while their weight reaches 10-16 kg, it is allowed to take 5 mg of medication up to 3 times a day, that is, no more than 15 mg in 24 hours.
- Children 4-6 years old and weighing 17-20 kg are allowed to take 7.5 mg up to 3 times in 24 hours. But the daily dose should not exceed 22.5 mg.
- Children 7-9 years old and weighing 21-30 kg, it is allowed to take 10 ml of the drug up to 3 times in 24 hours. The daily dose in this case is no more than 30 ml.
- Children 10-12 years old, whose body weight is 31-40 kg, it is allowed to take 15 ml up to 3 times a day, but not more than 45 ml in 24 hours.
The course of treatment should be no more than three days. If after this period of time no improvement in health is observed, in addition, the symptoms, on the contrary, intensify, then in this case it is necessary to stop taking Nurofen syrup and consult a doctor.
After how long can Nurofen syrup be given to children again?
Overdose
Symptoms of overdose can only be observed if the baby has taken a dose of the drug that exceeds 400 mg/kg. Signs of overdose include: nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, tinnitus, diarrhea, headache, bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. In rare cases, manifestations from the nervous system may be observed, for example, drowsiness, in more rare cases - convulsions, drowsiness, disorientation.
At severe stages poisoning may develop renal failure, damage to liver tissue, decreased blood pressure, and respiratory depression. In young patients diagnosed with bronchial asthma, their condition may worsen.
If you observe at least one of several symptoms in your baby, you should immediately stop taking the drug and consult a doctor.
First of all, your actions should be aimed at facilitating the baby’s breathing and monitoring basic vital signs until the condition is completely normalized. In the first hour after taking an increased dose of the drug, it is necessary to give and perform a gastric lavage. If the absorption time of the active substance has passed, then alkaline drinking in large quantities can be prescribed in order to remove the acidic derivative of ibuprofen by the kidneys.
Interaction with other drugs
When treating with Nurofen syrup, you should avoid taking medications such as:
- Acetylsalicylic acid. The only exception can be very low doses of acid, no more than 75 g per day. However, these two drugs can only be taken after consulting a doctor, since acetylsalicylic acid in combination with Nurofen can cause severe side effects.
- You should avoid taking other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs with Nurofen, as again, the risk of side effects increases.
Nurofen should be used with extreme caution together with anticoagulants and thrombotic drugs, antihypertensive drugs, cardiac glycosides, lithium preparations, methotrexates, cyclosporines, mifepristones, quinolone antibiotics, tacrolimus.
Analog of Nurofen for children
The active ingredient is also ibuprofen. The drug is available in the form of tablets and suspension, which is also very convenient when treating children infancy. Indicated in the treatment of ENT diseases, headaches and toothaches, traumatic inflammation of soft tissues and the musculoskeletal system.
It also contains ibuprofen as the main active ingredient. The drug is prescribed for treatment elevated temperature body at viral diseases or after immunization. In addition, the medicine can be prescribed for the treatment of moderate to severe headaches, toothaches, and inflammatory pains. Orafen effectively relieves pain during teething and tooth extraction.
The drug is used at elevated temperatures in patients from 3 months to 2 years. This tool can be used to treat pain of varying intensity.
It is very often used in pediatrics, since its main purpose is to relieve pain during teething. In addition, it can be prescribed to eliminate post-vaccination reactions and as one of the means complex therapy acute respiratory viral infections and flu.
Prescribed to relieve pain of various origins. The main active ingredient is also ibuprofen. In addition, the drug can be prescribed as an antipyretic, as well as one of the elements of a complex for the treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the ENT organs.
A drug: NUROFEN ® FOR CHILDREN
Active substance: ibuprofen
ATX code: M01AE01
CFG: NSAIDs
Reg. number: P No. 014745/01
Registration date: 08/15/07
Owner reg. cred.: RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE INTERNATIONAL Ltd. (Great Britain)
DOSAGE FORM, COMPOSITION AND PACKAGING
Oral suspension (orange) white or almost white in color, syrupy consistency, with a characteristic orange smell.
Excipients: maltitol syrup, water, glycerol, citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium chloride, sodium saccharin, orange flavor, xanthan filler, polysorbate 80, domiphene bromide.
Oral suspension (strawberry) white or almost white in color, syrupy consistency, with a characteristic strawberry smell.
Excipients: maltitol syrup, water, glycerol, citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium chloride, sodium saccharin, xanthan filler, strawberry flavor, polysorbate 80, domiphene bromide.
100 ml - polyethylene bottles with a protective cap (1) complete with a 5 ml measuring syringe - cardboard packs.
The description of the drug is based on the officially approved instructions for use.
PHARMACHOLOGIC EFFECT
NSAIDs. It is a derivative of phenylpropionic acid. It has analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects. The mechanism of action is due to inhibition of the synthesis of prostaglandins (mediators of pain and inflammation) by blocking the enzyme cyclooxygenase.
PHARMACOKINETICS
Data on the pharmacokinetics of Nurofen for children are not provided.
INDICATIONS
As an antipyretic for diseases and conditions accompanied by an increase in body temperature, incl. at:
Acute respiratory diseases;
Children's infections;
Post-vaccination reactions.
As analgesic for pain of mild or moderate intensity, incl. at:
Headache;
Toothache;
Migraine;
Neuralgia;
Pain in the ears and throat;
Pain due to injuries of the musculoskeletal system (including sprains).
DOSING REGIME
At fever and pain syndrome the drug is prescribed in a dose of 5-10 mg/kg of the child’s body weight 3-4 times/day. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 30 mg/kg body weight.
As an antipyretic drug, the drug should not be taken for more than 3 days, and as an analgesic - no more than 5 days.
At fever after immunization the drug is prescribed in a dose of 50 mg (2.5 ml); if necessary, children over 1 year of age can re-take the drug in the same dose after 6 hours. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 5 ml (100 mg).
The suspension should be shaken thoroughly before use.
For precise dosing of the suspension, a double-sided measuring spoon (2.5 ml and 5 ml) or a measuring syringe is attached to the bottle.
SIDE EFFECT
From the outside digestive system: nausea, vomiting, discomfort or pain in the epigastrium, diarrhea, erosive and ulcerative lesions mucous membrane and bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract.
Allergic reactions: skin rash, itching, urticaria, exacerbation of bronchial asthma.
From the side of the central nervous system: headache, dizziness.
From the urinary system: renal dysfunction.
From the hematopoietic system: anemia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, leukopenia.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- “aspirin” bronchial asthma, urticaria, rhinitis, provoked by taking acetylsalicylic acid (salicylates) or other NSAIDs;
Erosive and ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract;
Blood diseases (reduced blood clotting, leukopenia, hemophilia);
Severe liver and/or kidney dysfunction;
Hearing loss;
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency;
Children up to 3 months;
Hypersensitivity to ibuprofen, acetylsalicylic acid and other NSAIDs, as well as to other components of the drug.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The drug should be used with caution if there is a history of a child peptic ulcer, gastritis, ulcerative colitis, bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract, with liver or kidney diseases, with bronchial asthma, urticaria, while taking other analgesics, indirect anticoagulants, antihypertensive drugs, diuretics, lithium drugs, methotrexate.
The child's parents should be informed that if side effects occur, they should stop taking the drug and consult a doctor.
OVERDOSE
Symptoms: abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, tinnitus, metabolic acidosis, coma, acute renal failure, decreased blood pressure, bradycardia, tachycardia.
Treatment: gastric lavage (only within an hour after administration), administration activated carbon, alkaline drinking, forced diuresis; If necessary, carry out symptomatic therapy.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
With the simultaneous use of Nurofen for children and anticoagulants, the effect of the latter may be enhanced.
With the simultaneous use of Nurofen for children with diuretics and antihypertensive drugs, the effects of the latter may be weakened.
At joint use Nurofen for children increases the side effects of mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids.
When used together, Nurofen for children increases the blood concentration of digoxin, phenytoin, methotrexate, and lithium.
CONDITIONS OF VACATION FROM PHARMACIES
The drug is approved for use as a means of OTC.
CONDITIONS AND DURATION OF STORAGE
The drug should be stored in a dry place at a temperature not exceeding 25°C. Shelf life - 3 years.
People experience pain and inflammation from infancy to old age. It is not always clear how to act in this situation - call a doctor or take a pill yourself? This drug helps to cope with the symptoms of the disease, you just need to study the instructions for use.
Composition of Nurofen
This medicine belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that have affordable price. The composition of Nurofen depends on the form of release of the product. The instructions for use describe the following composition of the tablet:
- ibuprofen, 200 mg;
- silica;
- sucrose;
- stearic acid;
- talc;
- gum;
- titanium dioxide;
- sodium lauryl sulfate;
- opacode;
- croscarmellose sodium;
- macrogol 6000.
If we consider other forms of the drug Nurofen, its instructions for use contain the following information: the suppositories contain 60 mg of ibuprofen, the rest is solid fat. The suspension has other components, the main one is ibuprofen - its amount is 5 ml per 100 mg of the composition. Additional substances:
- maltitol syrup;
- glycerol;
- sodium citrate;
- lemon acid;
- gum;
- sodium saccharinate;
- domiphene bromide;
- sodium chloride;
- flavoring – orange, strawberry;
- water.
How does Nurofen work?
The action of the drug is based on suppression in the body by the main ingredient - ibuprofen - active substances, promoting the development inflammatory processes, increased temperature, and pain. The drug is effective for 8 hours, then it is eliminated from the body in feces and urine. At local use gel is used to treat a limited area. The action of Nurofen promotes:
- decrease in temperature;
- reducing inflammation;
- reduction of edema;
- active pain relief;
- stimulating the development of immunity.
Nurofen - indications for use
Possessing strong analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, the product is used to treat adults and children. Doctors have excellent reviews of Nurofen when:
- viral infections;
- toothache, headache;
- neuralgia;
- rheumatoid arthritis;
- migraine;
- pain in the back, stomach;
- bursitis;
- rheumatism;
- gout;
- myositis;
- articular, muscle pain;
- osteoarthritis;
- myalgia;
- sprains, bruises;
- elevated temperature;
- pain during menstruation;
- diseases of the ENT organs;
- the child has a fever;
- neuritis.
How long does it take for Nurofen to work?
According to the instructions for use, the drug is absorbed by the intestines and enters the blood. The fastest result is when using rectal suppositories. How long does it take for Nurofen to start working? The time depends on its release form:
- candles for children – 10 minutes;
- suspension - a quarter of an hour;
- drugs for adults – up to 30 minutes;
- express forte composition – quarter of an hour.
Nurofen instructions
The drug has a strong therapeutic effect, therefore, before use, you should read the instructions, find out about contraindications and side effects. The use of the medicine in adults is incompatible with alcohol. According to the instructions, it is recommended to take the tablets after meals and wash them down with water. According to the annotation for the drug, it has several release forms:
- coated tablets;
- capsules;
- baby liquid suspension;
- effervescent tablets;
- ointment;
- rectal suppositories;
- gel.
The instructions for the drug Nurofen stipulate:
- permissible doses of medication for children and adults;
- inability to use independently for more than 3 days;
- if there are no results or side effects, consult a doctor;
- during administration, symptoms are eliminated without treating the cause;
- use of the gel after 12 years;
- Negative influence to work with complex instruments, control transport;
- impossibility simultaneous administration other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Instructions for use of the drug in the treatment of chronic diseases recommend:
- do periodically biochemical analysis blood;
- if side effects occur, stop treatment;
- use caution when combining the drug with diuretics and painkillers;
- if it is necessary to use steroid hormones, discontinue the medication 2 days before.
Nurofen children's syrup - instructions for use
The liquid form of the product is different pleasant taste, the package contains a special measuring spoon for convenience. If Nurofen syrup is prescribed, the instructions for use for children prescribe its use, depending on age, three times a day, after meals. Shake the suspension before use. One-time maximum dose, ml:
- 3 to 12 months – 2.5;
- 1-3 years – 5.0;
- from 4 to 6 years – 7.5;
- 7-9 years – 10.0;
- from 10 to 12 and older – 15.0.
Nurofen suppositories for children
Very convenient form using the medicine for children, especially when there are problems taking the medicine in another form. Nurofen suppositories have a low price and provide fast action, reducing high temperature for a cold. They put them on the child anus. The parent carefully inserts the candle with his finger, pushing it to the depth of the middle of the second phalanx. This way you can treat for a maximum of three days. Recommended scheme:
- from 3 to 9 months – a candle three times a day;
- further (up to 2 years) - a suppository every 6 hours.
Nurofen tablets
If the drug is purchased in capsules or film-coated tablets, they do not need to be chewed during treatment: the medicine is swallowed with a small amount of water. How to take Nurofen in effervescent form? The drug must be taken in liquid form within 15 minutes. To obtain a solution, Nurofen tablets are placed in half a glass of water. To treat pain and inflammation, it is possible to use an analogue, the drug Ibufen.
Nurofen-gel - instructions for use
Medicine in this form is used for local impact to the sore area. Nurofen-gel is available in tubes of 50 and 100 grams and has a reasonable price. It should not be spread on open wounds, damaged areas of the skin, areas near the eyes. It is recommended to use the drug four times a day. If after 2 weeks the condition does not improve, you need to stop using it and consult a doctor. Apply the gel as follows:
- squeeze out up to 10 cm of composition;
- rub in massage movements until absorbed.
Nurofen dosage
The instructions stipulate how to take Nurofen for adults. The duration of use depends on the nature of the disease and the symptoms present. Tablets for adults are approved for use by children weighing more than 20 kg. The usual regimen - three times a day - can be increased to four in case of severe manifestations. The maximum daily dosage for adults should not exceed 1200 mg. Doctors prescribe the following for one appointment with an interval of at least 6 hours:
- to reduce muscle, dental, menstrual, traumatic pain – 200 mg;
- in order to accelerate the effect - 400 mg.
If inflammation and pain accompany chronic diseases, required long-term use drug. When rheumatoid arthritis occurs in a child daily dose Calculate 30 mg per kilogram of weight and divide into 4 doses. The drug is consumed three times a day. The dosage depends on the cause:
- arthritis, osteoarthritis – 600 mg;
- muscle and tendon injuries – 600 mg;
- rheumatoid arthritis – 800 mg;
- severe pain during menstruation – 400 mg.
Nurofen for children
The drug, having a low price, is considered among pediatricians effective means to combat symptoms of infections. The instructions stipulate its use in conjunction with other medications that affect the causes of the disease. Antipyretic for children is produced in the form of syrup and rectal suppositories. In addition, the drug helps in case of:
- childhood infections;
- teething;
- reactions to vaccinations;
- flu;
- pain in the throat, ears;
- muscle and ligament injuries;
- inflammation of the joints.
Nurofen for breastfeeding
When at breastfeeding(HB) of the child, the mother needs Nurofen - the instructions for use limit its use. The drug passes into milk and may cause an undesirable reaction in the baby. If it occurs acute inflammation, the main symptoms can be relieved in two days. During this time of taking Nurofen for breastfeeding, you must:
- refuse to feed the child;
- switch to mixtures;
- express milk so it doesn’t go to waste;
- Find a safe drug with your doctor.
Nurofen during pregnancy
Particular care should be taken when using the medicine while expecting a baby. The use of Nurofen during pregnancy should be agreed with a gynecologist. The appointment depends on the timing:
- The first two trimesters - only if a threatening situation arises for the woman, taking into account the risk to the child. At these stages, there is a risk of improper development of the genital organs of boys.
- In the third - a categorical prohibition - uterine contractions are possible. There is a threat of termination of pregnancy.
Nurofen price
The drug comes to Russia from Great Britain and Greece, its cost depends on customs costs and the seller’s markup. The medicine should be ordered from an online pharmacy or bought at a nearby one. How much Nurofen costs can be seen in the table:
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