Tip 1: Is there an alternative to paracetamol
Tip 1: Is there an alternative to paracetamol
Paracetamol is commonantipyretic and analgesic medicine. A couple of decades ago it was considered almost a panacea for the treatment of ARVI, but today many specialists began to treat it with some disdain, the reason for the excessive availability of the drug and uncontrolled consumption of it by patients engaged in self-medication.
In disfavor in the medical environment, paracetamol has fallenafter a surge of liver diseases, which are characterized by an overdose of components that make up paracetamol. In the United States, studies have been conducted that proved that the drug has a detrimental effect on the liver. Therefore, as an anesthetic and antipyretic agent, it can be used only under the supervision of a doctor, and it is best to use safer analogues.
Paracetamol is one of the most tested and clinically studied drugs. It is even included in the list of essential medicines approved by the World Health Organization.
Antiretic (antipyretic)
One of the most common substitutesParacetamol is aspirin. It has the same properties, but its effect on the body is less detrimental. The main thing is not to allow an overdose, because with a "shock" dose of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), malfunctions in the activity of the central nervous system are possible. It should be noted that aspirin often causes allergies, and therefore not suitable for everyone, it should be used with caution, if possible, replacing or alternating with other analog drugs.Today an increasing number of people givepreference for ibuprofen. He perfectly copes with the inflammatory processes in the body. It is used to lower temperature, with headaches, teeth, and much more.Nurofen perfectly removes the ache and lowerstemperature, this remedy is prescribed for viral infections, as well as for acute respiratory diseases, this is one of the most acceptable substitutions for paracetamol. Nurofen cures inflammation well, but it is contraindicated in kidney dysfunction.
Analgesics (painkillers)
Diclofenac can replace paracetamol in strongpain. It is used mainly in the post-operation period, as well as with chronic pain. It has almost no contraindications. Among drugs, similar to paracetamol, it is possible to isolate Pentalgin-N, Solpadein, Kodellak. They since 2012 are on sale only under the prescription registered by the doctor, all the matter is that these preparations contain codeine having narcotic properties. Their action is very strong. Strong analgesics - drugs like Spazgan and Maxigan - are used for pain caused by a spasm of smooth muscles, they are often prescribed to people who have suffered head injuries, surgery, as well as those who suffer from vertebral hernias and protrusions. They are also withdrawn from free circulation, so you will need a prescription from a doctor to purchase. Without prescription, you can still buy analgin (Metamizol natrii), it is allowed for sale in Russia, although it is withdrawn from circulation in European countries due to the risk of developing agranulocytosis - characterized by a drop in the level of neutrophils in the blood.Tip 2: How to cancel night feeding
Mothers of newborns may experienceconstant fatigue due to the need to feed the baby at night. However, over time, you can teach your child to eat only during the day. It is important to act gradually so as not to harm the child.
Instructions
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Consult with the pediatrician about the fact,whether your child is ready to cancel night feeding. In the first three months they need him, and in the future much depends on his individual current regime. The doctor will be able to help you, explaining whether it will not hurt your child's health.
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Begin the night schooling withthe child's normal sleep and wakefulness. First, solve the issue with night awakenings. Far not always they are connected with the desire to eat. For example, in children up to the year, the teeth may be the cause. To reduce the child's pain, use special gels with analgesic effect, for example, "Calgel" or others.
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Offer a baby a pacifier as an alternativematernal breast at night. This will help if the desire to suck breast is associated with the need to achieve some emotional effect from sucking. Note that among mothers and professionals there is no unity in the question of whether it is good or bad to use pacifiers. However, the most frightening consequences from their use, for example, curvature of teeth in the future, remain unconfirmed.
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Change the feeding schedule so that the child atejust before bed, and move the first meal early in the morning. In this case, he will have to be without food only 6-7 hours, and you will get the opportunity to fully sleep in the night.
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If the requirement of night feeding remains atchild over the age of the year, analyze whether this is due to lack of attention. Try to spend more time in the daytime. Think about whether he is ready for the end of breastfeeding in general. If he has already switched to full-fledged artificial feeding, it's possible, in principle, to end the night feeding. In this case, the problem with food at night will be solved.
Tip 3: Antipyretic drugs for children
Heat is a kind ofa signal indicating the presence of infection in the body. However, in children, fever above 38 ° C can lead to serious complications, for example, febrile seizures. The temperature can be brought down with the help of antipyretic drugs, but it is worth remembering that not all of them are allowed for use in pediatrics.
When you need to knock down the temperature
The rise in body temperature is a protective reactionThe organism responds to the invasion of viruses and pathogenic bacteria. Also, heat can occur due to other pathological processes and even ordinary stress. At a high temperature, the rate of multiplication of microbes slows down, there is an intensive production of interferon necessary for the normal functioning of the immune system. However, too much heat for a long time can cause harm, and most of all in this situation, the unsettled children's body suffers. The easiest way is to normalize the child's well-being with antipyretics. They should be taken at a temperature above 38 ° C, but there are a number of cases when the medicine should be given to the baby, without waiting for such a high reading of the thermometer. Temperatures above 37.5 ° C should be brought down: - to newborn children, - to a babe who has a history of febrile convulsions, - to a kid who is registered with a neurologist, - to a child suffering from cardiovascular diseases, - to a child who does not tolerate heat (suffers from aches in the body, headache, muscle and any other pain).Preparations of the first choice
The first choice drugs for children aremeans based on paracetamol (Efferalgan, Panadol, Cefekon). When the dosage is observed, they are usually well tolerated and do not give complications even in toddlers for up to a year. You can choose a convenient form of release of the medicine: syrup, tablets or candles. If necessary, the mother herself can use paracetamol-based drugs. They are approved for use during pregnancy (except for the first trimester), and during lactation. A good alternative to paracetamol is ibuprofen. The most common drug on its basis is Nurofen. It knocks down the temperature for 6-8 hours and, if properly applied, is also well tolerated by the child's body.Despite the fact that funds based onparacetamol and ibuprofen are recognized as effective and safe for children, before they are used, the baby should be shown to the doctor. He will appoint the right drug and accurately calculate the dosage.
Alternative means for lowering the temperature
If the temperature at the kid does not get offdrugs from the list listed, it makes sense to call an ambulance. Most often, doctors come to fight with the heat of a child with the injection of a so-called lytic mixture. However, it can be used only as a last resort, since it contains analgin, which can cause serious complications in young children.In addition to analgin, aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is also undesirable for children.Children who have reached the age of 12 years, asalternatives to paracetamol, ibuprofen and a lytic mixture, nimesulide-based agents (Nyz, Nimulid, etc.) can be used. However, these medicines are not always well tolerated even by adults, so before using them, you need to consult a doctor and weigh the pros and cons.
