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Fever is a very common condition in young children, when a child has a fever many parents often think of taking fever-reducing drugs to cut the fever. However, unlike adults, the use of drugs in children needs to be very careful to ensure safety. So how much Hapacol fever reducer in case of 9kg baby?
1. When does a child with a fever need to take fever-reducing medicine?
In fact, not every child with a fever needs fever-reducing medicine. Before giving children fever-reducing medicine, parents need to understand the health status of their children and then choose a way to reduce fever for children accordingly.
When a child has a fever, children often have the following symptoms:
The armpits, abdomen, lips and cheeks are redder than usual. Because the baby's thermometer is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, measured in the armpit above 37.5 degrees Celsius, a temperature equal to or above 39 degrees Celsius is considered a high fever. Above 41 degrees Celsius, children are at risk of seizures and brain damage. In addition to the temperature, parents can also recognize their child's health through behaviors such as: eyes are not flexible, gestures are sluggish, sweating, the child does not want to eat, crying... According to recommendations According to doctors, when a child has a fever of 38.5 degrees Celsius or more, fever-reducing drugs can be used.
2. How much Hapacol fever-reducing medicine for 9kg baby?
Currently on the market, antipyretic drugs for children are prepared in many different forms. Each type has different advantages, suitable for each child.
2.1 Powder sachets Powder sachets are the easiest to take, because the fruity flavor is suitable for young children. The medicine is also very convenient to use, just mix it with cold boiled water and it can be given to the child immediately, the fever-reducing effect is fast, only after taking about 15-30 minutes, the baby's body has gradually lowered the fever.
Powder sachets are prepared in the usual strengths of 80 mg, 150 mg and 250 mg. For children weighing 9-10 kg, mothers should give them 150 mg paracetamol.
2.2 Syrup Syrup is easy for children to drink, because it has a mild sweet taste and attractive taste. Children's syrup should be taken according to the content of the accompanying measuring device. Parents need to carefully read the instructions for use on the packaging to use the medicine safely for their children.
2.3 Suppositories Antipyretic suppository is a suppository that is prepared with 3 common strengths of 80 mg, 150 mg and 300 mg. Children weighing from 7 to 12kg use 150mg.
Parents should only use medicine when the child has a low fever, in case the child has a fever of 40-41 degrees Celsius, they must give medicine and go to the hospital right away.
3. Refer to the selection criteria and use of antipyretic drugs for children
For families with young children, antipyretic medicine is always a must in the house, because children are easy to get fever, especially at midnight. Therefore, when choosing and using drugs for children, parents should pay attention to the following issues:
Should choose drugs suitable for the age and weight of the baby. Fever reducers should choose the type that is easy to take with the child. Consult your doctor before using any fever reducing medicine for your child. Notes on using fever-reducing medicine for children
Absolutely do not use fever-reducing drugs for babies under 3 months of age, unless directed by a doctor. Antipyretic drugs should be used according to the age and weight of the child. It is necessary to observe a safe interval between 2 doses of antipyretic drugs for children to prevent overdose. Because if the drug overdose, the child will be at risk of acute poisoning. Children should only take each dose 4 hours apart. Usually used 3-4 times/day, the maximum total dose should not exceed 60mg/kg/24 hours.
4. What should parents do when a child has a high fever leading to convulsions?
A child with a high fever having a convulsion is a rather dangerous condition. At this time, parents need to take quick measures to avoid affecting the health and life of the child.
When the child has a fever, take off some clothes, let the child wear loose and cool clothes. Children need to be replenished with plenty of water, can be juice, milk, fruit... and let them rest in a cool place, monitor the child's temperature with a thermometer. This helps reduce dehydration in children. When the child has a high fever, parents should wipe the child's body with cool water, quickly wiping the child's body temperature. In case the child has a convulsion due to high fever, parents should let the child lie on his or her side and insert medicine to reduce the pain. When you have a fever, you should still let your child lie on the fan, the air conditioner is normal. But do not let fans or air conditioners shine directly at you, the best temperature for your baby is 27 degrees Celsius, when the fever can rise to 28-29 degrees Celsius. The fact that the child is lying in a comfortable and pleasant space will help The baby's body temperature is lowered faster. Contact the doctor who brought the child to the doctor for timely intervention. Above are information to guide parents on how to give children fever-reducing medicine and take care of children with high fever, and answer the question of how much fever-reducing medicine 9kg children take and how much Hapacol 9kg children take. Once the answer is obtained, parents should do the right thing to help their child reduce fever quickly and ensure health.
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