Rinza for children: instructions for use

For the treatment of colds, SARS and flu in children, parents seek to use effective and safe drugs. Medicines, which include several components that gently remove the various symptoms of the disease, are very popular. How to treat children with Rinza, read our article.

Under the brand name "Rinza" comes several multi-component anti-flu and cold remedies. These are “Rinza” tablets, sachets of powder for preparing a drink.Rinzasip"And" Rinzasip for children. "

"Rinzasip-kids" has a raspberry flavor, powder for adults - the taste of black currant, lemon and orange.

Each tablet "Rinza" includes 30 mg of caffeine, 500 mg of paracetamol, 10 mg of phenylephrine hydrochloride and 2 mg of maleate chlorphenamine.

Caffeine is a natural psychostimulant, which is found in many common drinks - coffee, tea, cola. In the body, caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, so that it is included in the composition of drugs for headaches and migraines.

Paracetamol is a well-known substance used in the means to reduce body temperature, cough combination preparations. Phenylephrine hydrochloride has a vasoconstrictor effect, and chlorphenamine maleate has an antihistamine. In the complex, they quickly relieve the symptoms of flu and colds, alleviating the condition of the sick.

Corn starch, magnesium stearate, talc, and crimson dye Ponso 4R are used as auxiliary components in tablets.

One sachet of powder for children contains 100 mg of ascorbic acid, 280 mg of paracetamol, and 10 mg of pheniramine maleate. Ascorbic acid is known to be a source of vitamin C, and pheniramine maleate is an antiallergic agent.

Additionally, in baby powder add:

• natural coloring and flavoring;
• sucrose and sweetener aspartame for taste, since ascorbic acid is very acidic;
• magnesium citrate, which contributes to cellular energy.

The powder for making a hot drink for children over 15 years old has a different composition: it contains caffeine, it is enhanced with vitamin C and the appropriate flavors and sweeteners. In addition, an adult drink made from one packet contains much more paracetamol - 750 mg.

Tablets "Rinza" have antipyretic and analgesic effect due to the content of paracetamol. Antiallergic action of chlorphenamine also helps to relieve swelling, including those caused by seasonal allergies, such as pollen from some plants. Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, causing a surge of strength, and improving the overall condition.

Children's "Renzasip" contains ascorbic acid, which is a source of vitamin C and quickly helps to improve the condition of the child.

Rinza preparations, regardless of the form - tablets or powder - are used to treat colds, acute respiratory infections, SARS, flu, including if these diseases occur with fever, fever, chills, headache and joint pain, severe nasal congestion . It helps “Rinza” and “Rinzasyp-kids” in case of a cold or allergic rhinitis.

Tablets "Rinza" and powder for the preparation of the drink "Rinzasip»Used in the treatment of children over 15 years. For children from 6 years old, use Rinzasip Kids powder with raspberry flavor.

Doctors do not recommend giving children half or a quarter of the “Rinza” tablet, as well as part of the powder from the adult package, because they contain caffeine, not recommended for children due to the effects on the central nervous system. Secondly, it is difficult to determine the dosage of the drug, which can lead to the appearance of symptoms of side effects or overdose.

If the child is already 5 years old, if it is impossible to carry out another treatment, you can give him a drink "Rinzasip-kids". For a child of 3 years, the dosage of paracetamol, which is contained in the drink, will be very high.

For drugs "Rinza", "Rinzasip" and "Rinzasip-kids" are absolute and relative contraindications.

So, do not use baby powder for the treatment of children under 6 years of age, as well as if the child has individual sensitivity to one or several components of the drug. Prohibited "Rinza" children who have severe hepatic and renal dysfunction. In addition, "Rinzasip-kids" do not give children with certain diseases of the blood.

Relative contraindications include:

• diabetes mellitus - due to the content in the preparation of sucrose, fructose, sweeteners;
• gastric or duodenal ulcer;
• some liver diseases;
• taking drugs that may adversely affect the function of the tool.

Preparations "Rinza" and "Rinzasip", approved for use from 15 years, do not give to children with diabetes, high blood pressure. With caution, the drug is prescribed to children suffering from bronchial asthma, certain blood diseases, and kidney failure.

Among the possible side effects of the drug, the manufacturer lists allergic reactions, such as rashes and urticaria. The child may complain of headache, nausea, dry mouth.

These symptoms do not appear in all children, but only in rare cases. As a rule, the reason is in individual sensitivity to the components or in excess of the dosage.

With long-term drug treatment, clinical tests can reveal anemia - insufficient level of hemoglobin in the blood, leukopenia - decrease in the level of leukocytes in the blood, and other disorders.

"Rinza-kids" is very easy to use for children. The powder from one packet needs to be dissolved in 200 ml, which is equal to one standard glass of water.

Instructions for use of the powder for the preparation of a drink for children contains the following recommendations.

Children from six to ten years old can be given a drink from one packet no more than twice a day, children from 10 to 12 years old - one packet three times a day. From 12 years old you can take one packet up to four times a day.

At the same time, the interval between doses is at least 4 hours., and the general course of treatment is no more than five days in a row.

From the age of 15, adult dosages of the medication can be given - in tablets or powders. Tablets take one to 5 per day, if necessary, with a course of no more than five days, a drink for adults — one package no more than four times a day. The interval between doses - from 4 to 6 hours.

Most often, symptoms of exceeding the maximum allowed dose of paracetamol appear, since other components are contained in the preparation in smaller proportions.

Signs such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, increased sweating, and general malaise manifest themselves. Such symptoms may occur in the first day after overdose.

If you suspect an overdose, you must:

• seek medical attention;
• in the first 2 hours, flush the stomach;
• no later than 6 hours - give the child activated carbon.

Also within 72 hours, symptoms of liver failure may appear, which requires immediate hospitalization and treatment in the hospital.

The drug "Rinza" and "Rinzasip" can have an effect on the effectiveness of other drugs while taking. So, they enhance the effect of diuretics.

Medicines "Rinza" and "Rinzasip" are sold in a pharmacy without prescriptions. You need to keep medicine packages in a dry and cool place, the optimum temperature is up to 25 ºС. It is important that the medicine is not accessible to children. Shelf life leaves 3 years.

The fact that the drugs of the lines "Rinza" and "Rinzasip" are effective antipyretics antipyretics for children, say reviews of parents. It is noted that “Rinzasip” for children begins to act quickly due to the liquid form: after a few minutes after administration, the intensity of fever and chills begins to decrease, the child warms.

After the restoration of nasal breathing, headache often passes without taking additional drugs. Children enjoy the aromatic and sweet drink with pleasure. Among the advantages of the drug - affordable price. Packing with 10 bags in Moscow costs a little more than 300 rubles. One package is usually enough for a course of treatment.

Parents also note that the drug rarely produces side effects, and also that Rinzasip is made for children by a well-known pharmaceutical company, which guarantees adherence to production technology and constant quality control.

Analogue of tablets and powders for the preparation of drinks "Rinza" and "Rinzasip" on the active substance and therapeutic effect:

• «Rinzasip»,
• «Fervex»,
• "Theraflu"
• «Antigrippin»,
• «Coldrex»,
• «Antiflu».

Many of these drugs have special children's dosages. Analogs can not be taken simultaneously with the "Rinza."

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