Candles "Viburkol" for children: instructions for use

Many mothers prefer to treat babies with homeopathic remedies, considering them to be harmless. One of them is a product from the well-known German company Heel called Viburcol. In what cases can it be prescribed to a child, how does it affect the body of babies and how is it properly applied?

The tool is produced in the form of rectal suppositories. They have a smooth surface, white or yellow-white color, a weak characteristic odor and a torpedo-like shape. When stored on the surface may appear white bloom, which is not a sign of corruption. As can be seen from the photo of the box, each candle weighs 1.1 g, and one package contains 12 suppositories (6 each in one blister).

Among the active components of Viburkola present:

• Chamomile. The homeopathic substance from such a plant is designated by the words Chamomilla recutita or Matricaria recutita. It is represented in the preparation by dilution D1.
• Beladonna and Pulsatilla. Such ingredients are extracted from the belladonna and lumbago. The dilution of these substances - D2.
• Plantain. The substance from this plant is indicated in the composition of Viburkola, as Plantago major, and its breeding - D3.
• Nightshade. This component of the drug is called Solanum dulcamara and diluted in the manufacture of candles to D4.
• Calcium carbonicum. This ingredient, also called carbonated lime, is derived from oyster shells. It is presented in candlelight breeding D8.

The drug is a group of complex homeopathic remedies, since its composition includes five different active ingredients - four substances of plant origin and one mineral substance. Thanks to them, Viburcol candles have such an effect on the human body:

• Anti-inflammatory;
• Pain reliever;
• Sedative;
• Antispasmodic;
• Detoxification.

The use of suppositories activates the impaired functions of various organs and strengthens the body's defenses. Thanks to chamomile and belladonna, the drug soothes and reduces pain. In sedan and plantain also noted a sedative effect, and lumbago in the composition of the candles helps to normalize the hormonal balance, which also increases the analgesic effect.

Viburcol used:

• In acute inflammations of different localization, for example, in inflammatory pathologies of ENT organs (pharyngitis, otitis).
• When teething.
• With ARVI and other infectious diseases (measles, chickenpox, rubella, parotitis and others).
• When convulsive readiness.
• With spastic pains, for example, caused by intestinal colic or biliary tract dyskinesia.
• With nervous agitation, anxiety and insomnia, as well as with hyperactivity in children.

In the annotations to the candles noted that they are contraindicated in children younger than a year. If the child is already 1 year old, the use of Viburkola is allowed. In some cases, the doctor may recommend such a tool to children under one year old, but they should not be given their own to put suppositories into the rectum.

The tool is not used in children with intolerance to chamomile, nightshade, plantain and other components of Viburkola. There are no other restrictions on the use of the drug.

In rare cases, a child’s body may react to the introduction of Viburcol by allergies. Usually it manifests itching or rashes on the skin. Extremely rarely, the drug causes mild diarrhea. When his appearance recommended treatment to the doctor.

• Before inserting the candle into the anus, you need to wash your hands well and clean the area around the anus. Having opened the package and taking out the suppository, it is gently inserted into the rectum, after which the child should lie quietly for some time. Meals on the use of funds do not affect.
• A single dose of the drug - it is one candle, which is administered rectally. If the drug is used in the acute state, the introduction of suppositories from 3 to 5 times per day is recommended. As soon as the child's condition improves, you can switch to triple or double use.
• How long to put the candles, should determine the pediatrician taking into account the course of the underlying disease, but usually means prescribed course from 3 to 14 days.
• It is important to know that the use of homeopathic remedies can in the first days intensify the symptoms of the disease. If this happens when using Viburcola, it is recommended to consult a doctor. You should also contact the pediatrician immediately, if after the introduction of the candle the temperature has not decreased within 1 hour.

Information about the negative effects of the drug with the introduction of a larger number of candles than recommended by the doctor, no.

Viburcol is compatible with any other medication, therefore it can be prescribed as part of the complex therapy of various infections along with antiviral drugs, antibiotics and drugs of other groups. At elevated temperatures, it can be used together with antipyretic drugs, for example, Viburcol can be given along with Nurofen.

Buying suppositories at the pharmacy does not imply the need to present a prescription. On average, the price of one package of Viburcol is 350-400 rubles.

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Viburcol should be kept at home in the original packaging in a place protected from sunlight where there is no access for small children. It is also important to protect the drug from high humidity and overheating. The temperature during storage of funds should not be above +25 degrees. The shelf life of candles is 3 years and if it is over, suppositories should be thrown away.

In most cases, parents respond positively to the use of Viburcola in children.. Their words confirm that the remedy is effective for colds and viral infections. It rather quickly helps to get rid of fever and toothache, and therefore is in demand when teething.

Moms are attracted by the lack of chemical additives in the composition of the candles, as well as the absence of contraindications and side effects (except for rare cases of intolerance). Among the minuses are often called the high cost of suppositories. Also, sometimes there are negative reviews, which note the ineffectiveness of the funds in a particular child.

As for doctors, some pediatricians prescribe Viburkol to children with acute respiratory viral infections and attribute it to effective harmless drugs. Other specialists, among whom is Komarovsky, include this homeopathic remedy as ineffective, since the active substances in the candlelight are represented in very low concentrations.

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Completely identical in composition means capable of replacing the Viburkol do not produce. But instead of such candles other homeopathic preparations can be used, for example:

• Anaferon. Such tablets containing antibodies to interferon are prescribed for various viral infections and for their prevention. In the pediatric dosage, they can be given to children older than a month.
• Oscillococcinum. These granules, made from the extract of the organs of the Barbarian duck, are permitted for children of any age as a therapeutic or prophylactic agent for colds or flu.
• Agri children. This homeopathic remedy in tablets based on iron phosphate, bryonia, and other substances is often prescribed to children older than one in acute respiratory infections. The drug is also released in granules, approved from 3 years of age.
• Aflubin. Such drops, containing aconite, brionium, gentian, and other homeopathic substances, are in demand for flu and cold. They can be given to children from birth, and Aflubin tablets are used over the age of five years.
• Ergoferon. This tool in tablets contains antibodies to interferons. It is used in children from 6 months of age with rotavirus, chicken pox, herpes and other diseases. The drug is released and in liquid form, which is prescribed from 3 years.
• Influcid. In the composition of these tablets you can see aconite, phosphorus, bryonia and other components used against flu and colds. They are used in children 3 years and older, and Influcid drops are given to children from 12 years of age.

Viburcol can also be replaced with antiviral, as well as immunostimulatory drugs, for example, the doctor may recommend Viferon candles, suspension Arbidol, pills Kagocel, spray or nasal drops Grippferonsyrup Tsitovir-3 or other medicines. To combat the high temperature, the child can be given Ibufen, Panadol, Nurofen, Efferalgan and other antipyretic drugs. Each of them has its own peculiarities of use, so the choice of medicine for the replacement of Viburcol should be made by a specialist.