As soon as the baby teethes, this is a test not only for the parents, but also for the child himself. The process is different for each baby. Some people do not experience much discomfort, while others experience severe pain when their first teeth grow.
In the article we will look at ways to help your child get rid of discomfort, we will look at teething suppositories for pain relief in children, and also in what dosage to take them.
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To improve the child’s well-being due to teeth growth, suppositories help.
Let's look at the drugs that can be used:
Viburkol
The product is considered homeopathic because it is produced on the basis of a plant component. The suppository effectively helps with teething. It relieves the pain threshold, body temperature drops, and gum inflammation is significantly reduced.
After using the product, the child feels much better. His irritability goes away and he becomes less capricious.
1 package of the drug contains 6 suppositories. If you follow all medical prescriptions, side effects are reduced to zero. There is a possibility that an allergic reaction will occur, but this is only if the child is intolerant to a component of the drug. After the first use, it is necessary to monitor the baby’s condition.
If you have an unhealthy reaction, you should inform your doctor. He will prescribe another medicine.
The drug should be taken as prescribed by a doctor or according to the instructions for use.
The average price in pharmacies for Viburkol suppositories is 360 rubles.
Panadol
The product is available in spirit forms: syrup and candles. It is most convenient for infants to use suppositories. The product is based on paracetamol. It helps lower body temperature and relieve pain. Suppositories can be used until the child reaches 6 months of age.
The drug has several limitations when used:
- Intolerance of the body to one of the components of the drug.
- It cannot be used for pathologies with the kidneys or liver.
- For inflammation of the rectum.
- For blood disease.
The average price in pharmacies for Panadol suppositories is 65 rubles.
Nurofen
Nurofen suppositories contain ibuprofen, which has a healing effect. It is recommended to use the product for fever and pain. The dosage is calculated based on the body weight and age of the child.
It is allowed to use the drug only after the baby reaches the age of 3 months. The product must be used with caution. It is worth using suppositories in a minimal course or a one-time method and in the smallest dosage.
With prolonged use, side effects may occur. Before using the drug, you must read the instructions. The drug has a large list of restrictions on use.
The average price in pharmacies for Nurofen suppositories is 100 rubles.
Viferon
Antiviral drug. The composition includes interferon alpha and vitamins E, C. The drug is prescribed for colds and for teeth growth. The drug does not help reduce fever and does not relieve pain. They only increase the baby’s immunity.
During teething, the temperature rises and the general condition of the body weakens. This may cause a viral disease. To prevent this from happening, Viveron suppositories are prescribed. They promote immunity to fight diseases.
The average price in pharmacies for Viveron suppositories is 170 rubles.
The mechanism of action of the drug during teething
Candles have antipyretic properties and are used to reduce the high temperature that occurs during the eruption of baby teeth. However, they can also be used in the absence of excess temperature indicators. In this case, the active substance paracetamol does not affect the body temperature in any way.
In addition to reducing temperature, Cefekon, like its analogues (for example, Efferalgan suppositories), has an anti-inflammatory effect and relieves pain. As a result, the drug helps to alleviate the baby’s condition during this difficult period.
Indications and contraindications
When the first teeth erupt, the baby may begin to be capricious. The child experiences sleep disturbances, refuses to eat, body temperature rises, and the baby experiences pain. Such symptoms can be observed in many diseases, this is the reason to make sure that the symptoms appear due to the growth of teeth.
As soon as the baby pulls everything into the oral cavity, parents need to examine the mouth and gums. If the gum is inflamed and there is a whitish lump on it, then this indicates only one thing. The child’s pain will go away after the tooth passes through the bone tissue and gums.
It can take some time. To eliminate discomfort, you can resort to medication.
If the baby is correctly identified as feeling unwell, suppositories have no contraindications. Of course, if the baby is not allergic to the components included in the product.
In pharmacology, there are 2 types of drugs that can help with tooth growth:
- local painkiller, these are gels or ointments;
- anesthetics that are taken orally.
A suppository is considered one of the safe and effective medications. It is recommended to resort to his help as a last resort, when the child can no longer endure the pain, and the pediatrician prescribes their appointment. You should not self-medicate; it is better to consult your pediatrician.
For pain, children are prescribed medications that can have a mild effect. The age of the child also becomes a criterion when choosing medications. For infants, suppositories are prescribed, for older children - suspensions.
When is it indicated for use in children?
Teething is a normal process in the life of children, which can go away on its own, without the use of medications. However, it is often accompanied by pain, fever and other unpleasant symptoms, which cause the baby to suffer, so parents resort to taking painkillers and antipyretics.
Before you start giving your baby medications, it is advisable to consult your pediatrician. He will be able to assess the baby’s condition and find out whether the present symptoms are a consequence of teething, or whether treatment for any disease is required.
Doctors do not recommend resorting to bringing down a not very high temperature, because this is how the child’s body tries to fight the infection that has entered it as a result of reduced immunity through microcracks that form on the surface of the gums when a tooth emerges. If the baby’s temperature rises above 38.5 degrees, then you cannot do without medication. Such indicators observed within three days indicate the development of the inflammatory process.
Recommendations for use
Suppositories must be used exactly as prescribed by the pediatrician; the dosage must be observed and the drug must be used correctly.
How to use candles:
- The person administering the product must wash their hands. To do this, it is better to use an antibacterial agent or laundry soap. This is necessary so that the infection does not enter the child’s colon.
- If the child is under 1 year old, then he is placed on his back and his legs are held in his hands. When the baby is more than a year old, he is placed on his side and his legs are bent towards his stomach.
- Before administering the product , you must remove the packaging and warm it in your hands. Lubricate the child's anus with cream.
- Spread your butt and insert the product into the anus. Close the child’s buttocks and wait a while. This is necessary so that the drug does not come out.
- The baby should lie down for a while so that the product is better absorbed and absorbed.
Homeopathic medicines
Viburkol
Refers to completely natural preparations. Contains chamomile, belladonna belladonna, plantain and other anti-inflammatory and soothing ingredients. During the acute period of teething, the child may be given one suppository 2-4 times a day. It is advisable to maintain the same interval between doses.
After acute symptoms are relieved, the dose is reduced to 1 suppository 1-2 times a day. It is not recommended to use Viburcol for more than 5 days. The price of the drug is 370-450 rubles.
Attention! In case of severe inflammation of the gums and increased discomfort on the first day, you can place one suppository every 30 minutes.
But this treatment lasts only 2 hours, that is, you cannot give more than 4 doses. After this, after 6 hours, if necessary, you can administer another dose of the active component and proceed to the recommended treatment regimen.
Viferon
This medicine is more aimed at stimulating the immune system when teeth appear than at relieving pain and inflammation. It is recommended to use Viferon if the child’s condition is accompanied by signs of a cold. The dosage of rectal suppositories is 1 suppository no more than 3 times in 24 hours , a medication of 150,000 IU is taken.
When used, problems with stool and allergic reactions in the form of rash and itching may occur. The recommended course of treatment is 3-5 days. Purchased for 290 rubles.
Osanite
Available in several pharmacological forms, including suppositories. The effect is achieved thanks to the herbal composition; among the components, chamomile extract has the most effect on the baby.
You can order the drug only in online pharmacies , since Osanit is sold only in the EU. The dosage of the active substance is 1 suppository three times a day.
Duration of therapy - no more than 5 days, without consultation with a specialist - no more than three days. The cost is approximately 1500 rubles.
Weleda
A German-made drug with the main components of chamomile and belladonna, in Russia it is available only with delivery through online pharmacies. It has a combined effect, relieving inflammation, pain and increased irritability.
You can take Veleda in suppositories for up to two years. The dosage is 2-4 suppositories per 24 hours. The duration of therapy is no more than 5 days. Sold for 750 rubles without delivery.
Attention! Homeopathy can be as dangerous for children as any other type of medicine. Therefore, the occurrence of allergies and other side effects due to individual intolerance or exceeding the dose cannot be ruled out.
Read about a popular drug that helps fight viruses and effectively improves immunity. This remedy is called Viferon. You will find information on how to use the medicine here:
- Using Viferon in the form of ointment and gel.
- Complete and detailed instructions for use in the form of candles for children.
- Suppositories in a dosage of 150 thousand IU and 500 thousand IU.
- For the prevention of ARVI and other diseases.
- Available and cheap analogues.
Dosage
Homeopathy-based remedies can be used for up to 14 days. Do not use medications without consultation and prescription from a doctor.
Suppositories can be used in newborn children. There are no clear answers on how to use the products.
Each child has a separate approach, because development occurs differently for everyone:
- When teeth grow in a 2-month-old baby with severe pain, a ¼ suppository is prescribed every 6 hours for 24 hours.
- At the age of 3-6 months, if the baby is teething, then he is prescribed 2 suppositories during the day.
- For a child from 6 months to 3 years old, the doctor prescribes 1 suppository per day, but the dose should be divided into 2 times.
- If the baby is in critical condition, a candle can be placed every 25 minutes for 2 hours. After this, you need to take a break for 12 hours.
The maximum amount of product per day is 4. After this, the use of the suppository is limited to 1 every 2 days.
Antipyretic medications
Tsefekon D
This medication can be used from the age of three months; the main ingredient is paracetamol. The dosage depends on the patient's age. Until one year of age, pediatricians do not recommend placing more than two suppositories per day; after a year, the number of daily doses can be increased to three.
Cefekon D is not used in the presence of individual intolerance , problems with the kidneys, liver and under the age of one month. The minimum period of administration of the active substance is four hours.
You can take Cefekon D for five days. You can purchase medicine for 50 rubles.
Ben-u-Ron
A German medicine with a wide spectrum of effects with paracetamol, it has an additional antipyretic effect . Available in dosages of 125 and 250 mg of the main component. Children under 6 months are prescribed a minimum dose.
You cannot place more than 4 suppositories per day, the treatment period is 2-5 days. The cost of Bun-u-Ron without delivery is 130 rubles. Not used for kidney and liver problems.
