Every child has had a high temperature at least once in their life. The task of parents at this moment is to alleviate the condition of their baby, bring down the temperature, be close to their baby and give him all the love and care.
Many mothers and fathers ask quite a reasonable question about when to start taking antipyretics for their child to make him feel better. It can not be answered unequivocally, all children are individual. One kid can continue to play at temperatures above 38 and 5, and the other will feel unwell at 37. In general, doctors recommend starting to take antipyretics when the thermometer reaches 38 degrees. But if you see that the child is ill, then you can give funds at a lower temperature. Many children, even with a slight increase, may refuse to eat, drink, feel weak.
The better to bring down the temperature
There are many different antipyretics. Modern medicine offers to use tablets, syrups and suppositories for a child from temperature. What is the best of allmedicines, we will review below.
Syrups are good because they can be easily given to a small child, but due to the flavors and flavors they contain, they can cause allergies in children. Tablets are inconvenient to use for babies. Another thing is candles for a child from temperature. You just need to properly insert them into the baby's anus, after which the antipyretic will be absorbed into the body and the temperature will drop.
What are the best candles for temperature
Candles or, as they are also called, suppositories are also different. The main active ingredients in them are paracetamol, ibuprofen and others. They are released under different names. If overdose is not allowed, paracetamol is a very effective substance for bringing down the temperature, and besides, it is not toxic to the liver and kidneys. Candles "Efferalgan", "Cefekon" are very effective. They also contain paracetamol.
There are also drugs with the active ingredient ibuprofen. These are such candles for a child from temperature as "Nurofen", "Ibufen". In addition to the antipyretic effect, they also have anti-inflammatory effects.
When to call a doctor
If you put a candle, but there was no effect, or you are worried about some other symptoms, call your doctor immediately. This should also be done if the child has the following:
- Temperature above 39 degrees.
- Convulsions appeared.
- Headache, chest or stomach pain.
- Child with pale or blue skin tone.
In all these cases, you should immediately contact your pediatrician and follow all his instructions.
For babies
Candles for temperature for babies can also be used with paracetamol, you just need to strictly follow the instructions. In no case do not self-medicate, give up rubbing and rubbing with vinegar or vodka. Pediatrician Komarovsky has long established that these manipulations do not lead to anything good. The baby can get poisoned with hydrocyanic acid or alcohol.
Now you know which candles for a child from temperature are best to use. May your baby be he althy!
