Pharmacological market today is full of funds for the removal of symptoms and treatment of colds and flu. In this article, we'll talk about one of these drugs - antiflue for children.
We will consider the main characteristics of a child antiflu: composition, contraindications and indications for use, release forms, as well as features of the administration and possible side effects of the antifluce preparation.
Antiflu carbide: composition, form of release and packaging
The drug antiflu is available in the form of a crystalline powder white or almost white with a light raspberry flavor. Powder is packaged in a portioned laminated foil bags of 12 g of powder in each. In one package there are 5 or 8 packages.
Each package (12 g) contains the following amount of active ingredients:
- 160 mg of paracetamol;
- 50 mg of vitamin C;
- 1 mg of chlorphenamine maleate.
In addition, the composition of the product includes: citric acid, dyes, flavor "Malina", colloidal silicon dioxide; sodium citrate, corn starch, sucrose, titanium dioxide, calcium phosphate.
Antiflu carps: indications for use, dosage and reception characteristics
Antifl for children refers to drugs that effectively remove the symptoms of ARI and ARVI. After taking it for a short time, there is a decrease in fever, muscle weakness and headache, elimination of signs of rhinitis and inflammation of the throat. The presence of vitamin C in the composition helps to increase the protective capacity of the body and reduces the likelihood of intolerance to paracetamol.
Antifl for children is used to relieve the symptoms of colds and flu in children over 2 years old.
A single dose for children varies according to age:
- 2-5 years - 1 package;
- 6-12 years - 2 packages;
- over 12 years old - 2 packages.
The daily dose is calculated taking into account the severity of the disease and the severity of the symptoms of the disease. Reception of the drug can be repeated every 4-6 hours, but no more than 3 times the age-specific doses per day.
The maximum duration of antiflul intake for children should not exceed 5 days. Longer courses of treatment can be prescribed only by the decision of the attending physician.
Before taking a packet of antiflu powder should be dissolved in 150 ml of water (warm, but not hot). After dissolving the powder, the liquid becomes pink and a pronounced smell of raspberry. Store the prepared solution is not possible, the entire prepared portion should be given to the patient immediately after preparation.
The drug should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place, out of reach of children and protected from sunlight and aggressive substances. The storage temperature of the preparation should not exceed the range of + (15-30) ° C. Shelf life - 3 years. Use after the expiration date is strictly prohibited.
During the application of the antifluce, the following
Considering the possible increase in drowsiness, a decrease in the speed of reaction and a weakening of the ability to coordinate, it should be within 4-5 hours after taking the remedy to release the child from school, in which a high degree of care and coordination is required.
Antiflu should not be taken with sedatives, as well as with drugs that contain ethanol.
Child antiflu has a number of contraindications, among which:
- individual intolerance to the components of the agent;
- severe disturbances in normal liver and / or kidney function.
In case of suspicion of intolerance of the drug, antiflu should be stopped immediately and consult a doctor. Antiflu medicine is sold in pharmacies without a prescription, but the decision on its appointment should be made only by a doctor. Self-medication can damage a patient's health.