Rectal candles "Cefekon" (for children): instructions for use

Little children are especially vulnerable to variousinfections. As a rule, when a child's fever occurs, parents begin to panic and do not know which drug is best for them and does not harm the child's body. Among the abundance of pharmaceuticals, it is difficult to choose a more effective and safe drug.

Pediatricians recommend for children to chooserectal suppositories "Cefekon" (for children). The instruction indicates that they are allowed to be used from 3 months of age. Candles are more convenient to use than tablets or syrups, since not every child will agree to take bitter pills. Yes to all other rectal drugs rarely cause allergic reactions.

Description

The drug "Cefekon" is a non-narcotica drug that is classified as a group of antipyretic and analgesic drugs. It contains paracetamol, which has a depressing effect on prostaglandins.

Due to the mechanism of action of this substancethe temperature and pain effect decreases. Issued in a cell packaging of 5 pieces of candles "Cefekon" (for children). The instruction indicates the exact dosage for the specific age of the baby.

Indications

Pediatricians prescribe suppositories under the following conditions:

• In order to eliminate fever in inflammatory andinfectious pathologies. To those include: influenza, acute respiratory infections, acute respiratory viral infection, angina. It is permissible to use after vaccination if the child has a high fever.
• Use with severe pain syndrome candles "Cefekon" (for children). The instruction indicates a high analgesic effect of the drug for head, muscle, dental and post-traumatic pains.

Suppositories are injected into the anus. It is better to do this after evacuation of the intestine (you can preset an enema).

The drug "Cefekon" (candles for children): dosage taking into account the age group

Depends on the dose of the body weight and age of the baby. Usually appointed 15 mg / kg at intervals of six hours. One-time: from month to three - 50 mg.

From three months to a year - 100 mg.

From one year to three years, one candle is prescribed (one hundred milligrams).

From three to ten years - 250 mg are allowed.

From ten to twelve years of age - two suppositories (250 mg).

Within three days, it is allowed to use candles "Cefekon" (for children). The instruction gives the dosing table for the age group.

Side effect

When using the drug is rarelyallergic and adverse reactions. It is noted that these suppositories do not cause gastrointestinal disorders. In rare cases, there is vomiting, slight nausea, diarrhea. There may be a rash on the skin and mucous membranes, swelling, itching. With prolonged intake in large quantities, the drug can cause hemolytic anemia, papillary necrosis, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia and interstitial nephritis.

Contraindications

It is forbidden to give newborns until a monthage. With special care are prescribed for pathological processes of kidney and liver, Rotor syndrome, Dubin-Johnson and Gilbert syndrome. Be sure to consult a pediatrician.

In general, this is an excellent product with minimalside effects that are allowed for childhood. Well-proven candles "Cefekon" (for children), the price of this product is low - within 40 rubles.