Syrup for children "Nurofen": composition, instructions for use, price

"Nurofen" - syrup for children - is a non-steroidal drug that is aimed at eliminating inflammatory processes in the body.

The composition of the drug, its properties, release form and price

Children's "Nurofen" contains in its composition the main component of ibuprofen, which, getting into the body, prevents the formation in the human body of the so-called prostaglandins, which cause inflammatory reactions. This action has an antipyretic effect, relieving pain and eliminating inflammation.

Among other things, Nurofen is able to activate the production of interferon in the body, which is responsible for the activity of the human immune system, so this drug can rightly be called an aid in the fight against viral diseases.

There are several forms of release of the drug for children:

1. Tablets in a hard sweet shell;
2. Effervescent soluble tablets;
3. Suppositories;
4. Strawberry or orange flavored syrups.

The composition of each form of release is as follows:

The price of the drug depends on the form of release and a particular region of residence. On average, the prices for a children's drug are as follows:

1. Suspension for children, the volume of 100 ml - about 140 rubles;
2. Suspension for children, the volume of 150 ml - about 208 rubles;
3. Suspension for children, the volume of 200 ml - about 280 rubles;
4. Suppositories for children - 190 rubles / 10 pcs;
5. Tablets for children (from 6 years) - 115 rubles / 8 pcs.

"Nurofen": indications and contraindications

Any drug "Nurofen", which must be taken orally, should be used as an antipyretic and analgesic medication, as well as for inflammation and the following indications:

1. For joint pains caused by arthritis and arthrosis, as well as for other types of joint diseases, such as psoriatic arthritis or osteochondrosis;
2. This drug may be prescribed by a doctor for neuralgic amyotrophy;
3. Nurofen is prescribed to patients with gout;
4. Also to those who have ankylosing spondylitis;
5. Nurofen tablets are often used as a coping agent against any pain, including toothache, headache, recurrent pain in women, muscle pain during physical exertion, as well as bone pain, radiculitis and permanent migraines;
6. This drug can be administered as a concomitant during the postoperative period or as an anesthetic after injuries;
7. The drug is taken by patients with oncology in the last stage;
8. Women can be prescribed this drug as a concomitant with diseases of the genital area, for example, with endometriosis or adnexitis;
9. Nurofen taken with pain during childbirth, as well as to suppress the reduction of the uterus with the threat of early childbirth;
10. Most often, this drug is taken by patients to reduce the high temperature and suppress the symptoms of cold and flu.

It is important to understand that this drug acts solely against the symptoms of the disease, relieving pain and toning up a weakened organism.

In order to eliminate foci of the disease, Nurofen should be taken in combination with other medications.

This drug has its own contraindications, which are worth paying attention to anyone who has any abnormalities in health:

1. The drug is contraindicated for people with problems of the gastrointestinal tract (ulcers, gastritis, etc.);
2. Can not be taken for any blood diseases;
3. Contraindicated in hypertension;
4. You can not take the drug in case of malfunction of the kidneys and liver;
5. Contraindications for ophthalmic pathologies;
6. It is not recommended to take this internal and remedy for diseases of the middle ear;
7. Women during pregnancy (3 trimester) and during breastfeeding Nurofen also undesirable.

Nurofen syrup for children: dosage and instructions for use

First of all, children's syrup is given to young patients with hyperthermia (high temperature) and with various types of ARVI diseases. Also, children Nurofen give babies with infections and inflammations, which can also be accompanied by high body temperature.

How to dose the Nurofen syrup:

• 2.5 ml - for children from 6 to 12 months;
• 5 ml - for children from 1 to 3 years;
• 7.5 ml - for children from 4 to 6 years;
• 10 ml - to children of primary school age (1 years old - 9 years old);
• 15 ml - for children from 10 years to 12 years.

There is a more detailed dosage regimen:

These doses should not be exceeded. It should also be remembered that the children's syrup "Nurofen" also can not be taken more than five days, if the symptoms of the disease do not recede.

How quickly the drug begins to act

How much does Nurofen syrup work for children? As a rule, the drug begins to be active, 15 minutes after ingestion.

As practice shows, it is the syrup that acts most quickly, as well as children's suppositories, rather than pills. The total duration of Nurofen is at least eight hours. It is also noted that sometimes the drug does not knock down the temperature, but prevents its increase in the child.

Side effects of child Nurofen, as well as its overdose

It is undesirable to give Nurofen syrup to children under the age of 6 months, especially if they have allergic reactions or with erosions of the digestive tract. Also, this drug is contraindicated in children who have diseases of the blood, liver, as well as those who are sick with bronchial asthma.

Often Nurofen for children can cause allergies, manifested as follows:

• skin rashes;
• upset stool;
• less likely to be bleeding in the stomach (very rarely);
• dizziness.

If the child gets worse after taking the syrup, he complains of stomach discomfort or other illnesses, parents should immediately see a doctor.

If you exceed the daily dosage of the drug in a child may experience various kinds of symptoms:

1. Headaches;
2. Nausea and vomiting;
3. Lowering blood pressure;
4. Heart rhythm disorders;
5. Sometimes there is a short loss of consciousness.

An overdose of the drug usually exceeds 400 mg per 1 kg per day. Often, such an overdose can cause a reaction from the central nervous system, for example, the child will tend to sleep, or vice versa, he will remain in an overexcited state.

Sometimes there may be muscle cramps. Too much of the drug can seriously damage the liver.

Special instructions on the interaction with other drugs

Ibuprofen contained in the preparation "Nurofen" can not be combined with the following drugs:

1. Acetylsalicylic acid - this drug can be combined with ibuprofen, but only in extremely small doses, since ibuprofen contained in Nurofen will inhibit the anti-inflammatory effects of acetylsalicylic acid;
2. Selective inhibitors - combining them with ibupropen can cause severe side effects;
3. Caution should be combined Nurofen with anticoagulants and thrombolytic drugs, since the combination of different components can inhibit the action of each other.

Analogues of children's syrup Nurofen

The Nurofen syrup has several analogues:

1. Syrup "Ibuprofen" - here, just as in Nurofen, ibuprofen acts as an active substance;
2. Syrup "Ibufen" for children - a similar drug with ibuprofen;
3. Tablets "Ibuklin" - here ibuprofen is combined with paracetamol, it can be given to children from 3 years;
4. Suspension "Ibun Baby" - a similar drug with ibuprofen as the main component.

Children's Nurofen syrup can be replaced by one of the more affordable analogs, especially considering the fact that all these medicines have the same active ingredient.

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