The composition of the syrup Panadol
The drug is available in the form of a suspension with a pleasant smell and taste, because usually children are willing to drink medicine. The active ingredient is paracetamol, it helps to lower the temperature, has an anti-inflammatory, analgesic effect. In addition, the composition of children's syrup Panadol includes acid (apple, lemon), water, flavor.
Indications for taking Panadol
Pediatricians often recommend this suspension in such situations:
- with fever, concomitant infectious diseases;
- if necessary, relieve pain, for example, during otitis, tonsillitis, teething;
- with painful sensations in the joints, muscles, which often accompany the infection;
- Also, the medicine is recommended at elevated temperature after vaccination.
Parents are concerned about the question, through how many children's syrup is Panadol. It is believed that the effect of the suspension should be expected about 30 minutes after ingestion. If the expected result does not occur in this time interval, do not panic. The effect of the drug depends on the child's condition, for example, if the child drank the medicine, just when the temperature was rising, then the effect should be expected later (sometimes about an hour).
Contraindications for taking Panadol
Syrup should not be given to children in the following cases:
- the drug is not intended for infants until 3 months, but if necessary, taking from 1 month under strict medical supervision;
- Do not take with serious pathologies of the liver, kidneys;
- contraindicated in case of allergy to the components of the drug.
Syrup should not be given to children who are already receiving paracetamol-based medicines. If the child has blood diseases, then the agent is prescribed with caution.
How to take children's panadol in syrup?
Responsible mother must necessarily read the instructions to the drug, as well as consult a doctor. Dosage is determined individually, it depends on the weight and age of the child.
Before you give children's syrup Panadol, flacon must be shaken. The necessary amount of suspension is conveniently collected by a special syringe, which comes complete with the drug.
You can drink the drug every 6 hours, a 4-hour interval between doses is allowed. But you can not take the suspension more than 4 times a day.
If the temperature needs to be reduced more often, then drugs with another active substance must be used. It can be Analdim (based on analgin and dimedrol ), as well as Nurofen, Bofen or Ibuphen, in which the main component is ibuprofen. It is also important to remember that as an antipyretic agent, Panadol is allowed to take up to 3 days. If the syrup is used as an anesthetic, then it can be drunk for 5 days.
If the child has signs of allergies, nausea, vomiting, then you should inform your doctor. It may be necessary to replace the medicine.
Analogues of Panadol
- Tylol Hot is available in the form of powder, packed in sachets for the preparation of a drinking solution, can be taken for children from 6 years.
- Efferlangan is produced in tablets, suitable for children over 2 years old.
- Cefekon D - rectal suppositories, can be used even for babies from 1 month.
- Kalpol - a suspension, also suitable for infants from 3 months.
- Miliston for children in the form of chewable tablets can be given to children from 3 years old.
- Paracetamol is suitable for children from 2 years.
If necessary, replace the prescription medication with an analog, it is necessary to discuss this issue with the doctor.