Analogues of Nurofen for children

Nurofen It is called one of the most popular pain and fever medications. This tool is in demand in adults and is often prescribed to children due to the large variety of its dosage forms.

However, in some situations, the use of Nurofen is impossible, for example, it was not at hand, and the child’s temperature is already above +39 degrees and there is no time to run to the pharmacy. Or, after the first use of the drug, the baby had an allergic rash.

The drug is produced in several forms, but in each of them the main ingredient is ibuprofen. In pharmacies you can find this Nurofen:

• In suspension. This sweet strawberry or orange medicine can be given to babies from 3 months of age. It is metered with a measuring syringe, which is sold together with a bottle of suspension with a capacity of 100, 150 or 200 ml. Out of 5 ml of this medicine, a small patient receives 100 mg of ibuprofen. In addition, the drug includes glycerol, maltitol syrup, flavoring, gum and other auxiliary ingredients, however, there is no sugar and artificial coloring additives in such a suspension.
• In the form of rectal candles. Such small white suppositories contain 60 mg. ibuprofen, and from additional ingredients in them there is only solid fats. This makes this form of Nurofen most preferred for infants and children with allergies. It can be applied from 3 months to 2 years of age. In one pack sold 10 candles.
• In pill form. This Nurofen is produced in several versions - ordinary tablets 200 mg each (especially for children they are sold in packs of orange 8 each), Forte (the dosage is doubled), Express Neo tablets (they act faster because of the particular form of ibuprofen) , drugs Long, Multisymptom and Plus (they added another active ingredient to ibuprofen). Nurofen tablet containing 200 mg of ibuprofen in each tablet is allowed from the age of six. All other types of pills are prescribed only from 12 years.

Ibuprofen is noted for its ability to influence the process of prostaglandin production by inhibiting enzymes called "cyclooxygenase". Since it is the prostaglandins that are the main substances that support the inflammatory reaction, cause a rise in temperature and are involved in the formation of pain signals, the intake of any form of Nurofen affects all these effects. The drug helps eliminate or reduce pain and reduce fever, and also contributes to a more rapid relief from inflammation.

The most common reason to give a child Nurofen is fever.The drug is prescribed to children with influenza, scarlet fever, sore throat, otitis, acute respiratory viral infection and other diseases for which there is a rise in temperature. In addition, the drug is in demand and at a temperature reaction due to vaccination.

No less frequent reason for the use of Nurofen in childhood is pain syndrome. The drug helps out with painful teething, injuries, headaches and so on. At the same time, its action is more pronounced if the painful sensations are caused by the inflammatory process.

Nurofen is not prescribed for a child:

• At the age of 3 months (in the form of a suspension and suppositories) or up to 6 years (in the form of tablets, 200 mg each).
• With pathologies of the digestive tract, in which there is inflammation or ulceration of the wall.
• With severe kidney disease.
• With severe liver damage.
• With impaired blood coagulation system.
• With high levels of potassium in the blood.
• With cerebral or other bleeding.
• With intolerance to any component of the selected form of Nurofen.

Most often, instead of Nurofen, Ibuprofen acquires a similar form, since such medicine is cheaper. It comes in the form of candles, ointments, suspensions, capsules, gel and tablets, so it is very easy to choose the most suitable analogue.

Indications, age restrictions, list of contraindications, compatibility with other means, possible side effects and other features of the use of Ibuprofen and Nurofen coincide. The difference in these drugs - this is a lower cost ibuprofen and other excipients in the composition of drugs.

Other means, the main ingredient of which is also ibuprofen, are:

• Suspension Ibuprofen-Akrihin.
• Tablets in the shell Deblock.
• Gel and cream Dolgit.
• Granules and tablets in the Pasta shell.
• Tablets in the shell of Mig 200 and Mig 400.
• Effervescent tablets and coated tablets Ibuprofen-Hemofarm.
• Suspension Maxicold for kids.

The doctor may prescribe any of these drugs, as a replacement for Nurofen, choosing the appropriate form and dosage. For example, the youngest patients are usually discharged Maxicold or Ibuprofen in suspension, and the Mig 400 and Faspik tablets are suitable for treating patients older than 12 years, since one such tablet contains 400 mg of ibuprofen.

If for any reason it is impossible to use ibuprofen preparations in the treatment of a child, they are most often replaced with drugs based on paracetamol (anilides). These two groups of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are called doctors (including the famous pediatrician Komarovsky) the safest for children. And if the baby has pain or body temperature rises, first of all you should choose one of these drugs.

Unlike Nurofen, these drugs are less harmful to the body of babies.therefore, they can be applied in some forms from 1 month. However, they begin to act a little later and the duration of the therapeutic effect is shorter than that of Nurofen (up to a maximum of 4 hours).

Children with fever or pain can be given:

• Efferalgan.
• Cefecone D.
• Paracetamol.
• Panadol
• Perfalgan.
• Calpol.
• Children's Panadol.
• Paracetamol-UBF.
• Paracetamol-Hemofarm, etc.

Such medicines are presented in different forms, among which are rectal suppositories, a sweet syrup, and tablets with different dosages. It is better to select a suitable option for replacing Nurofen with a doctor, since the pediatrician will not only advise the most adequate analogue, but also determine the dosage needed by the particular patient.

For example, a doctor at the age of 1 month with a fever, the doctor may recommend Cefekon D in candles. At the same time, Efferalgan suppositories are allowed only from 3 months of age, as they contain more active ingredient, and Children Panadol can be used only in infants older than 6 months.

In some cases, a child with a high temperature does not help only ibuprofen and have to alternate it with paracetamol preparations. In such a situation, medications, in which ibuprofen is supplemented with paracetamol, are rescued. Both of these substances are contained in tablets Nurofen Multisimpt and Long in different dosages. A replacement for such Nurofen can be:

• Ibuklin Junior. Such mint-fruit tablets dissolve and give in the form of a suspension to children over 3 years old.
• Next. These pills in the shell are prescribed for children over 12 years old.
• Brustan. This suspension is allowed from 2 years of age.

Since there are two active components in these drugs at once, the risk of side effects from their use is higher and there are more contraindications. For this reason, the use of such means for a temperature-sensitive child or child with pain should be only after medical consultation.

Among other medicines that have the same therapeutic effect as Nurofen, in the treatment of children can be used:

• Nimesulide Preparations (Nise, Nimesil, Nimesulide, Nimulid, Nimika and others).
• Diclofenac sodium preparations (Voltaren, Diclofenac, Ortofen, Diklak, Naklofen, Diklobene and others).
• Analgin and drugs based on it.
• Medicines containing ketorolac (Ketanov, Dolak, Ketorolak, Ketorol and others).

Such agents have a very pronounced analgesic effect, therefore they are often prescribed for pain syndrome.

However, all such drugs in childhood are considered reserve drugs, that is, physicians prescribe them to children only in exceptional cases, often preferring paracetamol or ibuprofen drugs. This is associated with a high risk of adverse effects on the growing body and age restrictions.

So called three drugs that give together at a temperature that is dangerous for the child, especially if the baby’s skin is pale against the background of fever, and the legs and handles are cool. Another name for the lytic mixture is “triad”:

1. It includes antipyretic drug which often appears Analgin, but it can be paracetamol, and ibuprofen.
2. The second ingredient is antihistamine - most often Suprastin, but often used and Diphenhydramine. The objective of this drug is to reduce the risk of an allergic reaction and a calming effect.
3. The third component helps eliminate spasm of skin vessels - this No-shpa or papaverine. Lytic mixture of children can be given in tablets, but most often it is injected.

As already specified above, the selection of the drug to replace Nurofen should be discussed with the doctor. A pediatrician will evaluate the risks and take into account contraindications, as well as determine the correct dose, taking into account the age and body weight of the patient. It is important to take into account such nuances:

• Does the child have a tendency to allergies? Allergy-free babies usually get candles, and if syrup or another form is prescribed, mothers should carefully read the list of auxiliary components.
• Does a small patient have vomiting? With this pathological symptom, rectal suppositories will be the best option for febrifuge.
• Can a child swallow pills.If the patient is already 6 years old, but he has difficulty swallowing solid medication, a suspension or syrup is prescribed.
• What other medicines does the baby take? To avoid increasing the risk of side effects, the compatibility of the drugs must be clarified before treatment.
• What is the release date of the drug. Before giving any medicine to a child, it is necessary to clarify its expiration date and find the date of manufacture on the package.

On the treatment of children Nurofen most of the reviews from parents and pediatricians - are positive. If it is required to replace such a drug with an analog, then Ibuprofen is most often prescribed and bought. Another, no less popular option instead of Nurofen called Cefecone D. According to moms, such candles act quickly and help to reduce the temperature of infants for a long time, and they do not notice any side effects.