When the child is sick, then most often it is accompanied by a rise in temperature to 39.8 degrees, which must be knocked down in time. For this purpose mummies use various antipyretic drugs , among which there are medicines, the use of which for children cause fears and disputes.
In this article, you will find out if the temperature in children is knocked down by Analgin and how it should be used in this case.
What is dangerous Analgin?
Analgin (metamizole sodium) is capable of causing allergic reactions (skin rash, Quincke's edema), less often anaphylactic shock, agranulocytosis with fatal outcome, and some other conditions that are dangerous not only for the child, but also for the adult. When used simultaneously with other drugs, the toxic properties of the drug are enhanced.
As a result of the increased incidence of side effects of this drug, in many countries of Europe and the USA its use has been banned, and in some countries of the world it has been sharply restricted. WHO since 1991 does not recommend doctors to use Analgin as antipyretic.
When and how is Analgin applied in childhood?
If the child has a high temperature that can not be knocked down by Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, or other antipyretics, then in this case it is necessary to use analgin, which acts stronger than other drugs. It should be taken into account that the best and quickest effect of the drug will be if it is injected slowly with a prick intramuscularly and at the same time used in combination with dimedrol or papaverine.
Doctors called emergency care in such cases on the choice of parents offer, as an option, to knock down the temperature in the child with a prick from Analgin and Dimedrol, from which within 15 minutes the child's condition improves. After this, the baby must drink half a liter of boiled water to avoid dehydration.
Dosage Analgin to children from the temperature
Analginum children at a temperature apply:
- liquid - in ampoules for injection;
- candles for 200 mg: half a year-1 year - 100 mg, 1-3 years - 200 mg, 3-7 years - 200-400 mg, 8-14 years - 200-600 mg. You must first make an enema, and after the introduction of the child must lie in bed;
- enema - diluted 0.5 tablets in 0.5 liters of warm water
or 1 ampoule in 100 ml of water.
For a shot, the dosage for a child should be calculated on the basis of parameters such as age and body weight. It is best that an intramuscular injection is made by a doctor who monitors the number of drugs and the result.
The main caution when using Analgin for children - it can be used at the temperature of a single and emergency situation, frequent taking of the medicine is dangerous and prohibited. To apply or not to use this medicine - this decision is made by parents independently in each separate case.