One of the most dangerous mistakes that parents can make is treating a small child with “adult” medications: medications intended for adults can only make the child worse. Therefore it is very important to know illicit drugs which should not be given to children.

Prohibited drugs for children are not necessarily drugs that are officially prohibited from sale. Many of them can be bought at a pharmacy without a prescription, but you should absolutely not give them to a child! One of these drugs is the well-known aspirin.. Firstly, acetylsalicylic acid increases vascular permeability against the background of temperature, this can provoke bleeding.

Secondly, Aspirin may cause Reye's syndrome in some children- acute hepatic encephalopathy. This disease leads to damage to internal organs and the nervous system. Reye's syndrome is a rare disease, but you can never predict in advance whether your child is predisposed to it or not. So you should not expose your child to mortal danger - children under 12 years old should not be given aspirin.

Prohibited drugs also include metamizole (analgin), pyramidon (amidopyrine, amidophenazone), phenazone (antipyrine). Antipyretics such as paracetamol and ibuprofen are not prohibited, but it is advisable to give special drugs containing these drugs, strictly observing the dosage.

Not a single antipyretic drug, even one specifically intended for children, should not be given more than four times a day: This is a strong blow to the child’s liver and kidneys. If the drug does not help lower the temperature, you should immediately consult a doctor! And just in case, let us remind you that low-grade fever (below 38 degrees) cannot be brought down.

chloramphenicol and boric alcohol for otitis. Some parents still put alcohol in their children's ears the old-fashioned way. But with such treatment there is a very high risk of burns. The days when there was no alternative to alcohol preparations are long gone. There are now many mild but effective ear drops available, so you should avoid using “primitive” medications.

Any painkillers for abdominal pain are prohibited drugs. When a child says “my stomach hurts,” it could mean anything from indigestion to appendicitis. Even an adult cannot always say exactly what is hurting in his abdominal cavity, and even less so for a child. By giving painkillers, you will only relieve the symptom, but will not eliminate the problem. Therefore, if a child complains of abdominal pain, call a doctor immediately.

Also for stomach problems Do not give potassium permanganate solution orally, this is dangerous: potassium permanganate can cause a burn to the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, it is poorly excreted from the body, and its accumulation in the body is dangerous. For diarrhea do not give fixatives Before consulting a doctor: if the cause of diarrhea is an infection, you will only make things worse.

Antibiotics without a doctor's prescription are also prohibited drugs for children. Any antibiotic is a very strong medicine that cannot be given just like that. Prescribing antibiotics unnecessarily or exceeding the recommended dose is fraught with side effects and complications. Only a doctor can choose the right antibiotic and the right dose (which, by the way, is calculated not by age, but by the weight of the child). So until the doctor comes, no antibiotics.

Also prohibited drugs for children include homeopathic medicines and hormonal tablets. The prescription of homeopathic remedies is strictly individual and depends on many factors. The same applies to hormones - they can have an unpredictable effect on a child’s growing body. Any hormonal drugs can only be prescribed by a doctor, and usually only in a hospital setting.

In general, when treating a child, it is worth remembering two main things: never arbitrarily give a child strong medications without a doctor’s prescription, and never treat a child “following the example of a neighbor.” If some medicine helped someone else's child, there is no guarantee that it will help or at least not harm yours. Each person’s body is individual, so only a doctor can prescribe treatment!

Not all contents of a home first aid kit can be used for both adults and the youngest family members.

Having a first aid kit in a family with a child is, of course, important, but even more important is knowing which of the “adult” medications should not be given to children. On the one hand, no one wants to risk the health of their own child, and on the other hand, trying to help a sick son or daughter, doing it on your own can only worsen their condition.

Be sure to coordinate your child’s treatment with your pediatrician and follow his instructions, follow the dosage of medicines and tablets recommended by the doctor, save the instructions for using pharmaceuticals, and monitor their expiration dates. And take note of our anti-rating of drugs dangerous to children's health.

Aspirin

The undisputed leader of the anti-rating, which, unfortunately, still inspires confidence in many parents and pediatricians. Aspirin is recommended only for adults and adolescents over 16 years of age as an antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent.

It poses a serious threat to children's health:

the drug increases vascular permeability and changes blood clotting, which can cause severe complications of influenza and ARVI.

With a viral infection, after taking aspirin, a child may develop Reye's syndrome - toxic damage to the brain and liver, which can be fatal.

For the same reasons, all drugs containing acetylsalicylic acid (the same aspirin) should be excluded from the children's medicine cabinet: sodium salicylate, citramon, sedalgin and other drugs.

This is what pediatrician, book author and TV presenter Evgeniy Olegovich Komarovsky, on whose opinion Russian mothers rely in most cases, writes on his official website: “Some viruses (flu, herpes and others) act on the same structures of the brain and liver as aspirin. And the combination of a viral infection and aspirin is rare, but leads to a disease called Reye's syndrome, which affects the liver and brain, and the mortality rate exceeds 20%. This disease occurs only in children; adults can easily “eat” aspirin during ARVI. But parents, as a rule, cannot distinguish a viral infection from a bacterial one, so they have no right to give their child aspirin without a doctor’s permission.

In the civilized medical world, prescribing aspirin for a viral infection is a blatant mistake.”

Paracetamol for children over six months and under two years of age is prescribed only by a doctor and in the most difficult cases. This drug is considered a safer antipyretic and pain reliever than aspirin, but it is very important not to exceed the dosage and duration of use recommended by your pediatrician (usually four to five days).

Paracetamol is toxic to the liver, it can also trigger the development of Reye's syndrome, so it is better not to give this medicine to children under two years of age.

Analgin and other painkillers

It is not advisable to give painkillers to children under six years of age unless prescribed by a doctor. Why? Because there is a high risk of temporarily masking a serious problem with the child’s health, for example, appendicitis, and thereby delaying its solution.

In many countries of the world, by the way, analgin (metamizole sodium) is prohibited for use in children and adults, because it can provoke a serious blood disease - agranulocytosis, a critical decrease in the level of leukocytes.

There is a risk of making a mistake in the dosage and causing drowsiness, abdominal pain, rapid pulse, vomiting, allergies and skin irritations, and convulsions in the child.

These same side effects can make themselves felt even at the dose recommended in the instructions, if your son or daughter has an individual intolerance to certain active components of the medicine.

Imodium and other fixatives

Coping with a baby's sick tummy is a risky endeavor. Imodium (loperamide), lopedium and other stool-fixing agents should not be given to children under two years of age, otherwise the course of the disease may be complicated. One of the serious consequences of the uncontrolled use of such drugs in babies is the cessation of intestinal motility.

In general, children under 12 years of age are allowed to take Imodium only as prescribed and under the supervision of a physician.

Medicines for nausea

Children under three years of age should not be given, although such drugs are sold in pharmacies without a prescription. These drugs, firstly, give many side effects, and secondly, they are addictive: not a single trip of your child will be complete without pills, since his body will not learn to adapt to the conditions of a moving car or bus.

*Boric alcohol preparations and products containing boric acid (most often powders) *

Causes burns and poisoning.

Manganese solution (potassium permanganate) orally

Grandmother’s method of treating poisoning is fraught with stomach burns, intestinal perforation and toxic brain damage - manganese is not removed from the body.

Homeopathic remedies and dietary supplements

Be extremely suspicious of the beautiful jars and bags of “everything” offered by online distributors, because we are talking about your child’s health.

Study reviews of homeopathic pharmacies, offices and centers - often the same networkers are hiding behind their sign.

If you have already bought something, do not be lazy to consult with a therapist and other children's doctors.

Medicines affecting the nervous system: stimulants, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, sedatives, antidepressants

Both caffeine-based products, and a seemingly harmless tincture of eleutherococcus, aralia or lemongrass, and even more so heavy artillery: nitrozepam, barbital (sleeping pills), seduxen, relanium, phenazepam (tranquilizers) can cause serious harm to the nervous system and psyche of a child, because it is not yet fully formed.

Do you really need the intervention of “strangers” in the immune and hormonal system of a child who is still growing and gaining strength?

Mustard plasters and pepper plaster

It should not be used in children under the first year of life due to the risk of burns.

The American non-profit organization that controls the quality of food and drugs (FDA) pays a lot of attention to the issue of the uncontrolled use of “mom and dad’s” drugs for the younger generation. FDA experts have released a useful memo for parents under the slogan “Children are not little adults!”

What points are included in it?

1. When purchasing over-the-counter medications, always read the directions for use before giving them to your child.
2. Exactly follow the dosage and regimen recommendations indicated in the instructions or prescribed by your doctor. Do not exceed the dose of medications and do not give them more often, even if, in your opinion, the previous dose does not help the child.
3. Medicines with the same trade name are often sold in different formulas: for adults and for children. Check this fact when purchasing at the pharmacy.
4. Discuss with your doctor the possibility of incompatibility of certain medications, dietary supplements and multivitamin complexes prescribed for your child, as well as the incompatibility of medications taken with foods and drinks from the child’s diet.
5. Use the dropper, scoop, cap, or other dispensing device that comes with the medicine. They allow you to measure the exact dose of the active agent and avoid its exaggeration.
6. Know your baby's weight. The dosage of some over-the-counter medications is calculated based on the young patient's body weight.
7. Do not leave the packaging or bottle of medications open until next use to avoid spoilage.
8. Store medications in a dry place (the bathroom is not suitable!), protected from direct sunlight, at the temperature recommended in the instructions for use (some medications should be placed in the refrigerator, others, on the contrary, this is contraindicated).
9. In addition, a home first aid kit should be inaccessible to curious children's hands and four-legged pets. Call a doctor at the slightest suspicion that your baby has been poisoned by drugs.
10. When purchasing, check the medicine three times. Firstly, the packaging should be free of cuts, leaks, chips and other damage. Second, read the label carefully to make sure your pharmacist has given you the right product in the right dosage or strength. Make sure the medicine has not been opened. Thirdly, before use, check the color, consistency, and smell of the product. If you notice anything unusual, put the purchase aside and consult your pharmacist or child's doctor.

Pregnant, nursing women and mothers of children under three years of age are strictly prohibited from self-medicating, taking or giving their child any medications without the consent of a doctor, even those sold without a prescription.

Take care of yourself and your children, be healthy!

It must be remembered that the undesirable (and sometimes even toxic) effects of drugs are enhanced by their incorrect use, non-compliance with dosages and frequency of administration. Therefore, of course, only a doctor can choose a drug, taking into account its need, the age of the baby and the tolerability of the drug. It is important for parents to strictly follow all the doctor’s instructions. In addition, it is not easy (and it is simply impossible for children in the first months of life) to force them to open their mouth and drink medicine. We will tell you in this article how to properly administer a medication prescribed by a doctor.

First, let's formulate general rules that must be followed when giving medicine to an infant.

Rule one: a doctor must prescribe medicine for a child

Medicine should only be prescribed to a young child by a doctor. This rule is indisputable and obvious, but, unfortunately, it is not always followed. Any drug, even the most seemingly harmless vitamin, can cause unwanted (so-called side effects, such as allergies) and toxic reactions - for example, if the permissible dose is exceeded. In addition, some medications can “mask” the disease.

Rule two: research your child's medicine

Before giving your child medicine, carefully read the label and package insert. Read the label on the drug itself, pay attention to its expiration date, appearance, as well as the combination of this drug with food and other medications, possible adverse reactions and contraindications. It is unacceptable to use drugs that have expired, were stored incorrectly, have signs of spoilage, or have erased or illegible inscriptions.

Rule three: the child must be given medicine strictly according to the instructions.

Follow the dose, time, method of administration, frequency and duration of use of the medicine prescribed by your doctor.

Before the doctor leaves, check whether you understood the dosage regimen correctly: how much, how, when (before, during or after meals), how often and for how long the child should take the medicine.

Never give medicine “by eye” - measure the prescribed dose using a special measuring spoon, graduated pipette, measuring tube or syringe without a needle; Before giving medicine to your child, check that you have measured the dose accurately. Use only clean measuring cups.

Your child should take medications regularly and at the appointed time. If you are afraid that you may accidentally miss the time of your next medication intake (especially for antibiotics), then use various devices (timers, alarm clocks, etc.) that will remind you of this. Be sure to complete the started course of treatment, even if the child feels better.

If the use of the medicine caused any undesirable reaction in your baby, be sure to inform the doctor about this in order to decide on the possibility of further use of the drug or its replacement.

Rule Four: Find a way to give your child the medicine.

If your baby refuses to take the medicine, use simple techniques.

The simplest thing is to ask your doctor to choose the most affordable and easy-to-use option for your child. Currently, many medications for infants are produced in special forms that are convenient for dosage and use (drops, syrups, suspensions), which most often have a pleasant taste and smell, which makes them much easier to take. However, we must keep in mind that some sweeteners and flavorings added to medications can cause an allergic reaction in the baby. Therefore, it is more advisable to use tasteless and odorless drops, which are very convenient to use and rarely cause allergies.

If a child refuses to take a bitter medicine (this is especially true for babies over 6 months), try to pour the drug into the cavity between the jaw and cheek, directing it deep into the mouth, since there are many taste buds at the tip of the tongue, and the root of the tongue has an increased gag reflex. The most convenient way to do this is with a measuring syringe (you can use a disposable syringe without a needle).

It is advisable to give the baby medicine together with an assistant (for example, one of the relatives).

Never allow your baby to play with medications: it is dangerous. Keep them out of the reach of children.

Now let's talk in more detail about the different ways a child takes medications.

Medicines for a child: open your mouth!

Taking medications by mouth is the most common way to prescribe medications at home. Most medications for infants are available in liquid form (solutions, syrups, emulsions, suspensions) with measuring instruments (spoons, pipettes, syringes, etc.). Before use, the medicine in liquid form must be shaken thoroughly.

Features of the procedure

When taking the medicine, a baby up to 6 months is held in the same way as when feeding, so that his head is slightly elevated. If the child already knows how to sit, then it is more convenient to sit him on your lap, fixing his legs between his knees and holding his arms. Smile and, with gentle words, lightly touch the cheeks with your fingers (in children under 3 months the search reflex has not yet died out) or gently squeeze the cheeks with your fingers: the baby’s mouth will open and you can direct the medicine directly to its intended purpose. If the baby does not open his mouth and resists, you can try pressing your finger on his chin to move the lower jaw down. If this maneuver fails, you will have to insert the spoon between the teeth or gums (from the side of the cheek) and carefully turn it with its edge; When the child’s mouth opens, the medicinal solution is administered. After the child has swallowed the medicine, give it boiled water at room temperature.

Important Details

If a child burps or spits out the medicine immediately or within 10–15 minutes after taking it, then this drug must be given again in the same dose (with the exception of drugs that can easily be overdosed, for example, cardiac glycosides, hormones: their use in such cases must be discussed with your doctor). If the baby starts vomiting after 30–45 minutes, there is no need to give him the medicine again, since the drug has already been absorbed in the intestines during this time.

Never mix the medicine into the entire one-time volume of milk formula, as well as into those foods that the child must eat constantly (porridge, vegetable or meat puree, cottage cheese, etc.): the child may not finish the food (and therefore will not get the full dose of medicine), or maybe refuse it altogether. The most correct thing is to use boiled water to dilute medications, since other drinks can interact chemically with the components that make up the medicine, which leads to undesirable consequences (a decrease in the therapeutic effect or worsened absorption of the drug). In cases where the medication is prescribed during meals, if possible, try to give it only when the baby has eaten at least half of the usual portion. If the medicine for an infant is very bitter, then a child whose diet has already been introduced to fruit purees can “disguise” the drug in 1 teaspoon of puree; The tablet must be crushed first. It is not recommended to give a child 3-4 or more medications by mouth at the same time - it is advisable to do this with a break of 10-15 minutes. Medicines that are administered in different ways (for example, a tablet and nasal drops, etc.) and do not cause negative reactions in the baby can be given simultaneously (one after the other without a break).

Medicines for a child: on the other hand...

Sometimes, for a faster onset of the therapeutic effect or in cases where it is impossible to administer medications by mouth (vomiting, child refusal), suppositories or medicinal enemas are used. Administration of drugs through the rectum is called rectal.

Introducing suppositories to a child

This method of administering drugs is especially convenient for treating infants. Before introducing a candle to a child, it should be warmed at room temperature (candles are stored in the refrigerator). You need to lay the baby on his back, press the baby's knees to his tummy, spread the buttocks with two fingers of one hand and insert the candle into the anus with the pointed end forward with the other hand. The candle should completely “hide” in the anus. After inserting it, close your buttocks and hold them in this position for about one minute so that the candle does not slip out.

It is advisable to administer suppositories to the child after stool. If defecation occurs within the first 5 minutes after insertion of the suppository, then it must be reintroduced. If more time has passed, then the contents of the suppository have had time to be absorbed in the rectum, and this procedure does not need to be repeated.

Giving enemas to a child

A medicinal enema for a child (an enema with the administration of medication) should be given 15–20 minutes after the baby has stool or after a cleansing enema.

For a cleansing enema (as for a medicinal enema), rubber balloons (bulbs) with a soft tip lubricated with vegetable oil or petroleum jelly are used. The volume of administered fluid for newborns is 25 ml; for children 1–2 months – 30–40 ml; 2–4 months – 60 ml; 6–9 months – 100–150 ml; 9–12 months – 120–180 ml; the temperature of the injected water is 28–30 °C. In no case should you give a cleansing enema to a young child with acute abdominal pain: this can worsen his condition in case of acute surgical pathology (such as acute intestinal obstruction, acute appendicitis, peritonitis, etc.).

Place the child on an oilcloth covered with a diaper on top (the position of the baby when giving an enema is the same as when using candles). Release the air from the water balloon and carefully insert the tip of the bulb completely (2-3 cm) with a rotational motion into the rectum. Slowly squeezing the balloon, gradually introduce water into the intestines. After this, squeeze the baby’s buttocks with your left hand and remove the tip without unclenching the balloon. Hold your buttocks in a closed position for some time (2-3 minutes) so that the water does not immediately pour out of the intestines. After finishing the procedure, the child needs to be washed.

The administration of the drug using an enema is carried out in a similar way, but in a smaller volume (it is indicated by the doctor), the temperature of the injected solution is 37–38 ° C for better absorption. After removing the tip, the child's buttocks should be kept closed for about 10 minutes to allow the medicine to be absorbed.

Local treatment

Various creams, ointments, powders, mash, water and alcohol solutions, etc. are used externally. They should be applied with clean hands, a gauze swab or cotton swabs.

Compresses

If the doctor has prescribed a compress for the baby, it is done in this way: a medicinal preparation is applied to a gauze swab, and the swab is covered with wax paper or tracing paper on top (plastic films are not used, since an airtight space is created under them and irritation or burns of the baby’s delicate skin may occur). Place a cotton pad on the paper and a large gauze pad or piece of fabric on top. To secure the compress, you can use a bandage or adhesive plaster. The compress area should be kept warm at all times.

How to make a compress on the ear?
A compress on the ear is done in the same way as on regular skin. The only peculiarity of this procedure is that a gauze swab with a medicinal preparation, adjacent to the skin, is cut vertically and placed on the sore ear, and the ear itself is covered with a dry cloth. The next layer of compress is wax paper, then a cotton pad (in the case of a warming compress), and on top is a large gauze pad or piece of cloth. It is best to secure the compress with a bandage. A cap is placed over the compress.

Nasal drops for a child

Before administering the medicine, the baby’s nose must be cleared of accumulated mucus and crusts. This is done using a cotton wool pad (a piece of cotton wool twisted into a long strip). If there are dense crusts, the nose should first be rinsed with saline solution; You can use a regular 0.9% saline solution, purchased at a pharmacy or prepared yourself: 1/2 teaspoon of table salt per glass of boiled water).

Nasal drops for a child (preferably at room temperature) are instilled using a pipette or a special tip with which this drug is available. The ointment is first applied to a cotton swab and then introduced into the nasal passages with rotational movements. The baby should be picked up, holding his arms and head, or placed on his back on the changing table. Without touching the nose with the pipette, the drops are first introduced into one nostril and immediately turn the child’s head towards this half of the nose. Then the same amount of solution is injected into the second nostril. After this, the baby needs to be held in your arms for a while in a lying position.

Ear drops

Before instilling drops into the ear, it is necessary to warm the medicinal solution to a temperature of 37 ° C by placing the bottle in warm water. Place your baby on the changing table or pick him up on his side with the affected ear facing up. If there is pus, very carefully clean the external auditory canal with a cotton swab. With your left hand, pull the auricle slightly downward by the lobe, drop the drug in and hold the child in this position for several minutes. You can plug your ear with a piece of cotton wool for 5-10 minutes.

Eye drops for children

Instillation into the eyes should be carried out at a time when the child is not crying. Place the baby on his back on the changing table or pick him up; Be sure to fix the baby's forehead. If there is mucus, pus or crusts on the child’s eyes, they must first be removed (for each eye, use a separate cotton swab or cotton pad soaked in boiled water, the direction of movement is from the outer corner of the eye to the inner). Then you need to slightly pull down the lower eyelid and drop eye drops into the child between the lower eyelid and the eyeball. You should not drop the medicine directly onto the eye, because it is very unpleasant and ineffective (the child squints and all the medicine flows out). Try to drop just behind the lower eyelid, where the required amount of the drug will enter the tear reservoir (conjunctival sac), be absorbed and begin to act. Be careful not to let the dropper touch your eye. Use a cotton swab to blot the remaining drops at the inner corner of the eye. If your baby cried after the drops, and there was profuse lacrimation, then this procedure must be repeated.

When applying eye ointment, it is best to use a clean glass spatula, since squeezing the ointment directly from the tube can accidentally injure your baby's eye. The ointment is placed behind the lower eyelid.

Inhalations

Inhalations for young children are carried out using special devices - inhalers or nebulizers (these are called ultrasonic and compressor inhalers). For children under 1 year of age, steam inhalation without an inhaler is not performed, since there is a high risk of burning the child. For inhalations, special children's attachments are used (masks, nasal tips, etc.). The child is held in front of the sprayer and simply inhales the sprayed liquid. The baby's cry does not interfere with inhalation, since he continues to breathe the sprayed drug through his open mouth. Inhalations can also be carried out while the baby is sleeping.

Remember that the child (especially in the first months of life) subtly senses your mood, and your confidence in the need for the treatment prescribed by the doctor is very important to him. If you have any questions or doubts, be sure to consult your pediatrician. Be attentive, patient, affectionate and careful!

Every year, billions of rubles are allocated in our country for the development and support of healthcare. About a third of this budget consists of free medicines for privileged categories of citizens, which, for example, include people with disabilities. But few people know that the youngest members of the family also have the right to free medicines - these are children under 3 years old, and in large families children under 6 years old.

According to a survey conducted in different regions of the country by the ONF Center for Independent Monitoring of the Implementation of Presidential Decrees, 53% of parents were not informed about the possibility of receiving subsidized medications. Almost half of those surveyed said that doctors had never given free prescriptions to their children.

Unfortunately, the regional budget often includes only a small amount for this benefit. Therefore, in clinics, pediatricians often remain silent about the right of children to a preferential prescription.

What law regulates the right of children to free medicines?

At the legislative level, since 1994, there has been Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 890 “On state support for the development of the medical industry and improving the provision of medicines and medical products to the population and healthcare institutions.” Appendix No. 1 of this resolution lists diseases and population groups that are eligible to receive preferential medications.

What medications for children can be obtained with free prescriptions?

What kind of medications your child can receive for free is written down in the regulatory document - Order of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of Russia No. 665 of September 18, 2006.

However, the exact list of drugs is regulated at the regional level. This means that in each region the list is formed depending on the local budget. And the task of local health authorities, as well as local doctors, is to inform parents about this right. Regions approve in this list the most commonly used groups of pharmacological drugs, most of which are domestically produced. Before going to the clinic, you can check this list on the website of the health department of your region. This information can also be given out at the children's registry at the clinic.

List of the most commonly prescribed free drugs for children

Vitamins: B1, B6 and B12 (injection solution), Cyanocobalamin, Dz Bon (Oral solution), Pyridoxine g/chl

Antibiotics: Amoxicillin, Cotrimoxazole, Bactrim, Azithromycin, Amoxiclav (suspension)

Antiviral drugs: Interferon, Viferon (suppositories), Arbidol

Antihistamines: Suprastin, Loratadine, Claritin (tablet, suspension)

Pancreatic enzymes: Pancreatin, Mezim-forte, Creon

Lactobacilli: Bifidumbacterin, Linex, Lactobacterin, Bifiform-baby (powder, tablet), Hilak - forte

Expectorants: Erespal (suspension) Ambrogescal, Ambroxal (syrup)

Nasal drops: Nazivin (drops), Nazol (spray, drops)

Eye remedies: Levomycetin drops, Tetracycline eye ointment

Neuroprotectors: Actovegin, Pantogam, Pantocalcin (table) Cerebrolysin

Antianemic drugs: Aktiferrin (solution), Hemofer (solution), Ferrum-lek (solution)

What documents are required to receive free medicines?

As discussed above, it is the duty of the pediatrician at the public children's clinic where your child is registered to report such a benefit. The pediatrician must write a prescription for the medicine in triplicate. The doctor will paste one of the prescriptions into the child’s medical record, and give the other two to the parents for delivery to the pharmacy.

The state of health in childhood leaves a significant imprint on the entire subsequent life of a person. Of course, for the formation of normal immunity, the child must be sick. But it is extremely important to prevent the development of complications and serious diseases, as well as to eliminate any pathology as soon as possible. After all, the disease significantly impairs the child’s quality of life and does not allow him to fully develop. The fastest way to help a child is to use medications from a children's first aid kit, which should be available in every home where there are children.

Following the principle “All the best for children”, we have compiled a children's first aid kit exclusively from European medicines made by undeniably trusted manufacturers.

First aid kit: list of European medicines for children

Each of these European drugs can become indispensable in the event of a child’s illness. If you have medicines from Europe in your children's medicine cabinet, you will be able to provide the necessary assistance as soon as possible. In addition, prompt initiation of treatment is extremely important, as this allows the child to experience a mild form of the disease.

For your convenience, below is a more detailed description* of European drugs for a children's first aid kit.

1. Tamiflu for children. Influenza is a deadly disease, with children and the elderly at risk. It is they who, more often than others, suffer this infection very seriously and often with fatal outcomes. However, today parents and doctors have at their disposal an anti-flu drug, the effectiveness of which is recognized throughout the world. This is Tamiflu capsules 30 mg for children. During the epidemic, the drug can be used even in children under 1 year of age. Taking medicine according to the treatment plan(in a single dosage, which depends on body weight - morning and evening for 5 days) or according to the preventive scheme(in a single dosage every morning for 10 days). Today, Tamiflu guarantees reliable protection of your child from the flu and its complications.

2. Viruxan syrup. A unique medicine against the most common viral infections: measles, rubella, mumps, ARVI, herpes, chickenpox, rhinovirus infection, cytomegalovirus infection and many others. In addition, it has immunostimulating activity and has a pleasant berry taste. The standard dosage of the drug is 2 teaspoons (10 ml in total) 3 times a day (i.e. every 8 hours).

3. Biomunil. This is a tablet vaccine that protects the child from the most common bacterial infections of the respiratory system and ENT organs. A revolutionary solution for restoring a child’s strong immunity, especially in children who are often ill. Standard vaccination does not always lead to the desired health effect due to contraindications, reduced immunogenicity of vaccines or complications. Biomunil does not have the negative effects that are usually observed with classical injection vaccination.

There are no live bacteria in the preparation. The composition contains only areas of bacterial cells to which the immune system reacts. As a result, the child is vaccinated naturally through organs that have spent millions of years perfecting their protection against oral bacteria.

The drug Biomunil should be taken according to the following regimen:

4. Augmentin 1000. Penicillin antibiotic. It is the ideal combination of high efficiency and safety. The drug is used in children weighing more than 40 kg - 1 tablet 2 times a day (for moderate disease) or 3 times a day (for severe disease). Particularly good for treating the respiratory tract.

5. Argoton for children. Drops for the common cold, which are used in children from 0 to 12 years old. It has a vasoconstrictor, immunostimulating and antiseptic effect. Promotes rapid restoration of nasal breathing and accelerates recovery. The drug is instilled 2-3 drops into each nasal passage up to 3-4 times a day.

Medicines No. 6,7,8 belong to one group - non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. They have a triple effect - eliminate inflammation, normalize body temperature and relieve pain. The difference between the drugs is in the active substance and method of administration.

6. Morniflu baby candles. The active ingredient is morniflumate (morniflumic acid). Children 6-12 months old are administered rectally, 1 suppository per day. Children over 12 months – 1-3 suppositories per day at the rate of 1 suppository per 10 kg of child’s weight.

7. Nurofen suspension. The active ingredient is ibuprofen. The dosage of the drug is determined based on the age and weight of the child (the priority indicator is weight).

8. Tachypirin suppositories (125 mg, 250 mg and 500 mg). The active ingredient is paracetamol. The dosage of the drug is selected according to the age and weight of the child (the priority indicator is weight).

9. Mukosolvan syrup. Helps thin mucus and remove it from the respiratory system. Quickly clears the airways of mucus, which contains bacteria and makes breathing difficult. Directions for use: children 2-5 years old – 3 ml 3 times a day; patients over 5 years old - 3 ml 4 times a day.

10. Debridate suspension. It is used in children from the 1st day of life to normalize the motility of the entire digestive system. If there are spasms, it eliminates them, and if the gastrointestinal tract is weak, it tones and stimulates the intestines. Eliminates colic, abdominal pain, digestive disorders, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, diarrhea or constipation.

The dosage of the drug depends on the age of the child:

11. Milikon. Carminative in the form of drops for children from birth. Eliminates excess gas formation and associated pain, flatulence and discomfort. Apply after meals 20 drops (equal to 0.6 ml) 2-4 times a day. The drops must be dissolved in water and given to the child to drink.

12. Zaditen syrup. Children's allergy medicine for oral administration. It acts systemically on the entire body and helps to quickly cope with all allergy symptoms. Before use, shake the syrup, pour the required amount of the drug into a measuring spoon and give it to your child to drink. The medicine is dosed according to age:

13. Bimbovit ferro. A drug in the form of drops to eliminate anemia and other diseases associated with a lack of iron, ascorbic acid, cyanocobalamin and folic acid in the body. It is used in children from the 1st day of life (including premature babies) and in pregnant women. Before use, the appropriate amount of the drug must be added to any not hot liquid and then drink.

The drug is dosed as follows:

Preparations No. 14, 15 are used to treat vitamin D deficiency, as well as to prevent rickets, osteomalacia, osteoporosis, and hypoparathyroidism.

14. Vigantol 20,000IU/2ml. Drops are dissolved in water or in a milk drink and given to the child to drink:

15. Dibas 25,000 IU/2.5 ml. The medicine is taken orally with meals.

For prevention use 25,000 IU once a month every 1-2 months. For treatment use 25,000IU once a week for 16-24 weeks.

16. Omegagor for children (capsules). The drug is manufactured according to the most stringent international standards and contains substances of natural origin necessary for the normal growth and development of the child. Contains ω3-PUFA (polyunsaturated fatty acids), vitamins D and C. The drug helps restore cell membranes, improves metabolic processes, and maintains nervous activity at a high level. Used for complex treatment and prevention of a huge number of diseases. Use before meals, 5 ml once a day.

17. Multicentrum for children. A complex of 12 vitamins and 4 minerals to normalize metabolism, growth and full development of the child. Used in children from 4 years of age.

With the help of medicine from Europe, you can easily maintain strong immunity and excellent child health. And if necessary, you can quickly begin drug treatment and soon restore your impaired health. A children's first aid kit made from European drugs can save you from many troubles, providing reliable protection for your child.

*As an example, only some drug use regimens are indicated. To determine the course of treatment, read the instructions and consult with your doctor.