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Лекарства от боли
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Some children have pain that will go away or lessen only by using pain medicine. For conditions that include swollen joints, like arthritis and rheumatic fever, ibuprofen and aspirin are usually the best medicines because they help control pain and also reduce inflammation (swelling and damage to joints). If there are no swollen joints, use paracetamol (acetaminophen) for pain.
Aspirin
Precautions: Do not give aspirin to people with asthma, children younger than 1 year old, or children with flu signs. If possible, avoid giving to children younger than 12 years old and use ibuprofen instead. Aspirin can cause stomach pain or heartburn. To avoid this, give with food or a large glass of water.
Age | Dose | How to take |
12 years and older | 300-600 mg | By mouth, every 4 to 6 hours as needed |
Ibuprofen
Precautions: Do not give ibuprofen to children younger than 1 year old. Ibuprofen can cause stomach pain or heartburn. To avoid this, give with food or a large glass of water.
Age | Dose | How to take |
1 to 2 years | 75 mg | By mouth, every 6 to 8 hours as needed |
2 to 3 years | 100 mg | By mouth, every 6 to 8 hours as needed |
4 to 5 years | 150 mg | By mouth, every 6 to 8 hours as needed |
6 to 8 years | 200 mg | By mouth, every 6 to 8 hours as needed |
9 to 10 years | 200 to 250 mg | By mouth, every 6 to 8 hours as needed |
11 years | 300 mg | By mouth, every 6 to 8 hours as needed |
12 years and older | 200 to 400 mg | By mouth, every 6 to 8 hours as needed |
Paracetamol (acetaminophen)
Precautions: Do not give more than the recommended amount. Too much is poisonous to the liver.
Age | Dose | How to take |
under 1 year | 62 mg (half of ¼ of 500 mg tablet) | By mouth, every 4 to 6 hours as needed |
1 to 2 years | 125 mg (¼ of 500 mg tablet) | By mouth, every 4 to 6 as needed |
3 to 7 years | 250 mg (½ of 500 mg tablet) | By mouth, every 4 to 6 hours as needed |
8 to 12 years | 375 mg (¾ of 500 mg tablet) | By mouth, every 4 to 6 hours as needed |
over 12 years | 500 to 1000 mg | By mouth, every 4 to 6 hours as needed |
For information about other medicines for pain, see the Green Pages in Where There Is No Doctor.