Candles "Analdim" for children: instructions for use

The combination of "Analgin" + "DiphenhydramineIt is often used as an emergency aid in case of high fever. Typically, these drugs are injected by the ambulance team. You can also give these drugs in pills, but the safer option is the drug "Analdim". It is not only capable of replacing two drugs at once, but it is also more convenient to use in small children.

"Analdim" is a product of the Ukrainian company "Monfarm" and is presented only in one form, which are rectal candles. They are sold packaged in strips of 5 pieces, and one box holds two strips. Such suppositories have a white color, but can be cream or yellowish.

The drug includes a combination of two active compounds. One of them is Metamizole Sodium, also called Analgin. Its amount in one candle is 100 mg or 250 mg. The second ingredient of the drug is diphenhydramine hydrochloride, also called dimedrol. Its dosage in one suppository is 10 mg with the content of analgin 100 mg or 20 mg, if the candle contains 250 mg analgin.

Auxiliary components "Analdim" are the emulsifier and solid fat. Thanks to them, the medicine keeps its shape, and after entering the intestine it softens quite easily, allowing the active substances to be quickly absorbed into the bloodstream.

Present in canine analgin is a group of antipyretic analgesics, that is, it is able to quickly eliminate pain and lower body temperature as it rises. Such effects are associated with the ability of this compound to inhibit the formation of prostaglandins and bradykinin. Thanks to the addition of Dimedrol antipyretic and analgesic effect of the drug is enhanced. In addition, this ingredient has a sedative, antihistamine and anti-inflammatory effects.

Both active substances are rapidly absorbed in the gut and their peak blood concentrations are detected within one to two hours after the administration of the suppository. With the bloodstream, both compounds are distributed throughout the body and penetrate the tissues of the nervous system. Removal of analgin occurs with urine, and diphenhydramine first undergoes metabolic changes in the liver. The clinical effects of Analdim appear about 5-6 hours after use.

One of the main reasons for the use of suppositories in children is an increased body temperature. No less often, “Analdim” is used for pain syndrome, for example, after surgery, for burns, myositis, neuralgia or headache.

The use of "Analdim" in children is possible from 1 year. In this case, one-year-old babies are prescribed suppositories with a lower dosage, containing 100 mg of dipyrone.

The drug is not used:

• in violation of the kidneys or liver, as this will affect the rate of elimination of the drug and may cause side effects;
• in diseases of the blood, for example, agranulocytosis or anemia;

• with a lack of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase;
• with bronchospasm, runny nose, or other allergic reaction to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
• in case of hypersensitivity to dimedrol or analgin;
• with severe abdominal pain, when there are suspicions of surgical diseases;
• with epilepsy;
• with pheochromocytoma;
• with glaucoma;
• with ulcers of the digestive tract;
• with bradycardia and other disorders of the rhythm of the heartbeat.

"Analdim" can cause skin rashes, angioedema, itching, redness and other allergic reactions. Due to the presence of Dimedrol in the composition of the drug can affect the nervous system, causing drowsiness, restless behavior, tremor, irritability and other symptoms. Occasionally, the drug provokes tachycardia, urination problems, hematopoietic disorders, nasal congestion and other negative effects.

The drug is injected into the rectum from one to three times per day. It is best to apply "Analdim" after natural emptying or do an enema. After holding the candle removed from the package in your hand for a few seconds (this will soften it a little and ease the insertion), you need to lay the child on its side and gently insert the drug into the anus, then briefly squeeze the buttocks to avoid reflex ejection.

The duration of use of “Analdim” is determined by the doctor, but usually it does not exceed three to four days. When pain pain medication is usually used once. If relief does not come, a medical examination is recommended.

As for single doses, then, as already noted, in children of 1-5 years old use candles, which include 100 mg analgin, supplemented with 10 mg of Dimedrol. The drug, which contains the active components in higher doses (respectively, 250 mg and 20 mg), is indicated for patients who have already turned 5 years old. In adolescence, two suppositories can be used simultaneously with a dosage of "250 mg + 20 mg."

Excess doses "Analdim" can cause a sharp decrease in temperature and blood pressure, tachycardia, shortness of breath, nausea, weakness and many other negative symptoms.

As for compatibility with other drugs, there are quite a few drugs that are not recommended for use with "Analdim". Among them are psychostimulants, hypnotics, ibuprofen, anticoagulants and other means. A complete list of such medicines can be viewed in paper annotations, which is sold along with candles.

To buy "Analdim" in a pharmacy need a prescription from a doctor. The shelf life of suppositories is 2 years. To store them requires a cool place in which the temperature will not rise above +15 degrees. In addition, the drug must be inaccessible to kids.

The use of "Analdim" in children can be seen mostly positive reviews. Suppositories are called effective in them, and side effects are rarely noted. The drug is considered to be safer for parents than an injection, and, according to moms, it is very simple to inject candles. Another advantage of the drug is its low price.

Replace "Analdim" capable of other antipyretic drugs, for example, drugs based on paracetamol. They are considered the safest in childhood, so they are most often recommended as an analogue. Analgin with Dimedrol. Among these drugs, the most in demand are “Panadol”, “Cefecone D, Paracetamol andEfferalgan". They are represented not only by candles, but also by syrup, tablets, suspension and solution for injections.

Another safe option for kids for replacing “Analdime” is drugs that contain ibuprofen. They have a longer antipyretic effect, but children are allowed to give such suspensions and candles only from 3 months of age. The most popular drug in this group is Nurofen.

If a baby has a very high temperature and one antipyretic drug does not cope or a spasm of skin vessels prevents the crumbs from giving up heat, which threatens the health of the child, you can additionally give the little patient "Suprastin" (such an analogue "Diphenhydramine"Allowed from 1 month) and" No-shpu "(this medicine with antispasmodic effect is used for children older than 1 year).

Read more about the drug "Analdim" for children and its analogs, see the following video.