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

Little babies are especially prone to various infections. As a rule, when a child's fever occurs, parents begin to panic and do not know which remedy 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 choose the rectal candles "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-narcotic remedy, which 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 substance, the temperature and pain effect decreases. Are issued in a cell box on 5 pieces of a candle "Цефекон" (for children). The instruction indicates the exact dosage for a specific age of the baby.

Indications

Pediatricians prescribe suppositories under the following conditions:

• In order to eliminate fever in inflammatory and infectious pathologies. To those include: influenza, acute respiratory disease, acute respiratory viral infection, angina. It is permissible to use after vaccination if the child has a high fever.
• They are used for the severe pain syndrome of the candle "Cefekon" (for children). The instruction speaks about 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 one year - 100 mg.

From one to three years - one candle is assigned (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 permitted to use candles "Cefekon" (for children). The instruction gives the dosing table for the age group.

Side effect

When using the drug, there are rarely allergic 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 skin and mucous membranes, swelling, itching. With prolonged use in large quantities, the drug can cause hemolytic anemia, papillary necrosis, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia and interstitial nephritis.

Contraindications

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

In general, this is an excellent drug with minimal side effects, which is allowed for children. Well-proven candles "Cefekon" (for children), the price of this product is low - within 40 rubles.