The preparation 'Cefekon' (candles for children): instruction

For parents, the biggest illness is the child's illness. If the kid is sick, if he has a fever and aching muscles, the doctors prescribe him a fever-reducing analgesic "Cefekon". Candles for children are described as one of the most effective dosage forms.

The pharmacological action of this medicine consists in the influence of it directly on the centers of pain and thermoregulation. Paracetamol - the main active substance of the drug - does not have any negative effect on the water-salt metabolism of the body, and also does not affect the mucous membrane of the duodenum and stomach. The medicine is quickly absorbed into the blood, and literally in half an hour after taking its highest concentration in the plasma.

This non-narcotic substance is produced in the form of candles, which is preferable for babies. Parents who apply candles "Cefekon" for children, reviews about the drug leave only positive.

Indications

The drug "Cefekon" (candles for children) the instruction advises to apply from 3 months and up to 11-12 years.

As an antipyretic, this medicine is prescribed for acute respiratory infections, childhood infections, flu, with the reactions of the child's body to the introduction of various vaccines and other conditions with a high body temperature.

As an analgesic, it is used for various pain sensations of a weak or moderate nature. It can be a dental or headache, neuralgia, pain with burns and trauma, pain in the muscles.

Children from 1 to 3 months to reduce the high temperature is allowed only once taking this medication and strictly under the supervision of a doctor

Dosage

Use the medicine "Cefekon" (candles for children) recommends the instruction after carrying out a cleansing enema or after the intestines are cleaned spontaneously. Candles are injected into the rectum. The dose of the drug is calculated in accordance with the body weight of the child and his age. The maximum dose per day is 60 mg / kg, single dose is not less than 10-15 mg per kilogram of weight. On the day the drug is administered 3-4 times at the same time intervals.

The whole course of treatment for lowering the body temperature of the child lasts 3 days, for pain relief - 5 days. Further extension of treatment should be agreed with the pediatrician.

Side effects

The drug "Cefekon" (candles for children) instruction notes some side effects.

On the part of the digestive system, in some cases, one can observe nausea, vomiting, irritation or inflammation of the rectum.

Rarely, but there are symptoms of anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia.

Also, allergic manifestations are possible in the form of rash, itching, hives, and Quincke's edema.

With prolonged use of the drug in high doses, hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic effects may occur.

Contraindications

The drug "Cefekon" (candles for children) does not recommend the use of the instructions for liver and kidney diseases, as well as for hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, in particular, to paracetamol.

special instructions

Especially careful use of the drug in the treatment of patients with Gilbert syndrome.

With long-term use of the drug "Cefekon" for children, regular medical supervision is necessary, as well as periodic monitoring of laboratory indicators-the picture of peripheral blood and liver status.

Overdose

Signs of acute drug poisoning can be expressed in the form of stomach pain, vomiting, nausea, sweating and pale skin. After two days, liver damage is detected. In severe cases, coma may occur in a child, kidney failure or encephalopathy may develop. Therefore, at the first signs of an overdose, immediately stop using candles and begin symptomatic therapy.

Terms and conditions of storage

The medicine must be stored inaccessible to children, in a dry, cool place for no more than 2 years.

The drug is dispensed without a doctor's prescription.