Painkillers for a baby must be in every first-aid kit. They belong to those medicines that may be needed at any time.
Painkillers and their composition
Pain relievers for children must be selected very carefully. These drugs may be needed at any time. Anesthetic should be given to the baby for toothache, headache, ear pain. Some medicines not only relieve pain, but also lower the temperature.
When choosing a medicine for the first time, it is advisable to discuss this issue with your local pediatrician. The doctor can give the necessary recommendations, taking into account the individual characteristics of the baby's body.
Among all existing anesthetic drugs for children, paracetamol-based drugs (Panadol, Calpol and other drugs) are especially popular. No less effective are pain relievers, the active ingredient of which is ibuprofen (Nurofen, Ifufen and some other drugs).
Medicines containing ibuprofen are considered the most effective and, importantly, the safest. They can be given even to the smallest children.
If there is no special remedy in the children's first-aid kit, you can relieve pain with ordinary aspirin, but this can only be an exception to the rule. It is advisable to always have on hand pain relievers intended for the treatment of children of a certain age.
It is important to remember that aspirin-based drugs should never be given to babies as a pain reliever for children. Their use at such an early age can lead to Reye's syndrome, which causes liver damage and cerebral edema.
Forms of release of drugs
When buying an anesthetic drug for a child, it is important to choose the most convenient form of drug release. It is believed that for babies under 6 months of age, it is preferable to buy rectal suppositories. In addition to candles, various medicinal suspensions and syrups are popular. Manufacturers add sugar and natural flavors to them to make the preparations taste good.
Pain relievers in the form of tablets, capsules, it is advisable to purchase for older children. Before giving a child this or that drug, it is imperative to study the attached instructions, as well as information on all available contraindications.
Pain relievers should not be given if the child has a stomach ache. Taking medication can complicate further diagnosis of the disease.
If, after taking the pain reliever, your baby has a rash on the skin, swelling or other signs of allergies, you should immediately consult a doctor. In the future, it is worth giving up taking such a drug and replacing it with a more suitable one.
