Suppositories for colds

The treatment of small children with drugs is sometimes quite difficult. Some children, by virtue of their age, do not yet know how to swallow tablets, and the older baby may simply not want to take the medicine. For this reason, many medicines intended for use in pediatrics are produced in a specific convenient form - in the form of suppositories. For example, with frequent viral infections and sore throats, a cold suppository is effective and comfortable, which can be used to treat even the smallest babies.

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Indications of the candles for colds

Small children are prone to colds, since their immune defense is for a long time at the stage of formation. In particular, the weakness of immunity manifests itself during the off-season: from October to December or from February to April. Needless to say about the period of epidemics, when the children's organism is massively attacked by viruses and pathogenic microorganisms.

For one year the child can get sick several times, especially if he often visits public places or goes to kindergarten. To combat colds, the pediatrician usually appoints complex remedies in the form of syrups, drops. However, the suppository for colds can in some cases be irreplaceable:

• for the treatment of a child under 1 year;
• with repeated vomiting, when the medication taken orally does not have time to assimilate;
• when allergic to tablets or suspensions.

Of course, the suppository for colds can also have their contraindications. Therefore, before you start treatment, you should carefully read the instructions for the selected medication.

Release form

Since most of the colds in childhood are caused by viruses, pediatricians very rarely prescribe antibiotic therapy. Moreover, in childhood it is extremely undesirable to take antibiotics. If possible, symptomatic treatment is carried out, including the appointment of anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, immunomodulating and even homeopathic drugs.

• Antipyretic candles gently relieve symptoms of intoxication, headache, nausea associated with fever.

Cefecon
Pharmacodynamics Pharmacokinetics	Suppositories for colds based on paracetamol, which has analgesic and hypothermic effects. The limiting level of the active component in the bloodstream is detected during the first hour after the candle is placed.
Use of suppositories for colds during pregnancy	Not recommended.
Contraindications for use	Newborn children (up to 28 days from birth), and weakened and premature babies. Inflammation of the anus, inflammation of the rectum, the likelihood of allergies.
Side effects	Pain in the abdomen, diarrhea, allergies, anemia, nausea.
Dosing and Administration of Suppositories for Colds	The maximum daily amount of the drug is 60 mg per kg of the child's weight. Usual dosage for a child up to 3 months. - 50 mg up to 3 times / day. For a child under 1 year - 100 mg up to 3 times / day. For a child under 3 years - 150 mg to 3 times / day. For a child under 10 years - 250 mg to 3 times / day. For a child under 12 years - 500 mg to 3 times / day.
Overdose	There were no cases.
Interactions with other drugs	It should be avoided with the use of paracetamol, cimetidine, acetylsalicylic acid, chloramphenicol, anticoagulants.
Storage conditions Shelf life	Keep in a clean and cool place, up to 2 years.

Efferalgan
Pharmacodynamics Pharmacokinetics	Suppositories for colds based on paracetamol, which have analgesic, antipyretic and small anti-inflammatory activity. The active component of the medication is excreted from the body with the urinary fluid. Peak level is detected after 2-3 hours after the start of the candle.
Use of suppositories for colds during pregnancy	Not recommended.
Contraindications for use	Newborn children (up to 28 days), or the weight of a child up to 4 kg. Propensity to allergies, severe liver and kidney damage, severe anemia, diarrhea, inflammation of the anus or rectum.
Side effects	Allergies, anemia, allergic bronchospasm, abdominal pain, hypoglycemia, redness of the anal sphincter, a feeling of discomfort in the rectum.
Dosing and Administration of Suppositories for Colds	Assign 80 mg suppositories to children weighing up to 6 kg. For 150 mg - for children weighing up to 12 kg. For 300 mg - for children up to 24 kg. You can use up to 3-4 suppositories per day, with an interval between administrations not less than 6 hours.
Overdose	Aplastic anemia, dizziness, irritability, nephritis, hepatonecrosis, pancreatitis, arrhythmia.
Interaction with other drugs	Do not appoint together with anticoagulants, barbiturates, anticonvulsants, isoniazid, rifampicin, diuretics, as well as with agents containing alcohol.
Storage conditions Shelf life	They stay 3 years in normal conditions, outside of children's access.

Suppositories for colds for children are applied taking into account the following recommendations:

• antipyretic suppository set only if the body temperature exceeds 38.5 ° C;
• repeat the introduction of the suppository can be no earlier than 4-5 hours;
• Before using the suppository, the instructions should be carefully studied so as not to exceed the maximum daily and daily dosage;
• if after the introduction of the suppository did not occur the expected decrease in body temperature, or the temperature, on the contrary, increased, it is necessary to call the child "emergency car".

In rare cases, when convulsions or other neurological symptoms appear simultaneously with fever, the antipyretic suppository can be placed even at 37.5 ° C. In this case, the call of the pediatrician to the house must be mandatory.

• Antiviral candles can be used only after their appointment by a doctor, since in some cases, such drugs can have an undesirable effect on the developing children's body.

Viferon
Pharmacodynamics Pharmacokinetics	Complex suppositories from ARVI with immunomodulating and antiproliferative action. The composition includes human recombinant interferon. The drug lasts up to 12 hours.
Use of suppositories for colds during pregnancy	Candles can be used starting from the 14th week of pregnancy.
Contraindications to use	Propensity to allergy.
Side effects	Allergy, which occurs within 3 days after drug withdrawal.
Method of application and dosage of suppositories for colds	Newborns: 1 suppository (150 thousand IU) twice a day. Treatment lasts five days. Children up to 6 months: 300 thousand to 500 thousand IU per day. Children under 1 year: 500 thousand IU per day. Children under 7 years: 300 thousand IU per day. Adults: 3 million IU twice a day.
Overdose	There were no messages.
Interaction with other drugs	It goes well with other drugs.
Storage conditions Shelf life	Save up to 2 years in a cool place.

Genferon
Pharmacodynamics Pharmacokinetics	Immunostimulatory suppositories with interferon Genferon have antiviral, antimicrobial and immunomodulatory effects. The systemic effect of the drug continues for 12 hours.
Use of suppositories for colds during pregnancy	It is allowed to use in the II and III trimester.
Contraindications for use	Propensity to allergy.
Side effects	In certain cases, an allergy that lasts for 3 days.
Dosing and Administration of Suppositories for Colds	It is used to treat adults, 1 suppository twice a day for 1 day.
Overdose	Did not happen.
Interactions with other medicines	Not detected.
Storage conditions Shelf life	Keep in a cool place until 2 years old.

• Homeopathic suppositories for colds for babies have a pronounced anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and sedative effect, practically have no side effects, so they can be prescribed to children already from a month old.

Viburkol
Pharmacodynamics Pharmacokinetics	Complex homeopathic suppository on plant basis. They have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, sedative, detoxifying, spasmolytic effects.
Use of suppositories for colds during pregnancy	The question of application during pregnancy is decided individually with the doctor.
Contraindications for use	Propensity to allergy to the herbal components of the drug.
Side effects	Occasionally, there are allergic reactions in the form of hives, itching.
Dosing and Administration of Suppositories for Colds	Children from 12 months. And adults: 1 suppository from 3 to 5 times a day. The standard course of therapy is from 3 to 14 days.
Overdose	Not detected.
Interactions with other drugs	The product is fully compatible with other medicines.
Storage conditions Shelf life	They are kept in normal conditions for up to 3 years.

Suppositories for colds can be effective both for treating the disease and for its prevention. Such drugs, as a rule, last for a long time, as the absorption of active substances from the mucous occurs gradually.

Dosing and administration

It is desirable to enter the agent into the rectum after the act of defecation. In order to facilitate the procedure, the anal opening of the baby can be lubricated with vaseline oil or baby cream. Introduce the suppository should be as carefully as possible so that the child does not feel any pain or discomfort. To the smallest children, the entire suppository should not be introduced: it is enough to cut the suppository into 2 or 4 parts.

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Storage conditions

Suppositories in most cases need to be stored in the refrigerator, but so that the children's access to medicines is closed. Before use, it is enough to get the suppository and hold it in your hand for a bit so that it will heat up.