At the age of six months, the baby begins to cut his first baby teeth. This is both a joy and a very problematic period.
The process of teething in a child takes about two years. So, for all 2 years, the baby and his family have to worry about the pain that accompanies teething? Not at all! Today there are a lot of methods and drugs that act as pain relievers during teething.
There are children who easily endure various age-related physiological processes, including the appearance of their first teeth. But, as a rule, most children react to such changes quite sharply - they lose sleep, lose appetite, become mischievous, and show their poor health in other ways. How can we help them?
Directions for use and doses
Inside. Take one dose 2-3 times a day in between feedings for 3 days.
The method for opening the package and taking the drug is presented in the figures.
Figure 1. Open the sachet.
Figure 2. Separate one PE container.
Figure 3. Open the PE container by turning the head.
Figure 4. Sitting the child. Lightly press the container to squeeze its contents into the child's mouth.
Place the remaining containers in a sachet and close it by folding over the open side.
The order of appearance of baby teeth
The appearance of teeth has a strict sequence, which indicates the correct formation of the masticatory apparatus:
- At the age of 9-10 months, the first lower and upper incisors appear.
- Up to a year (up to 12 months), the second upper and lower incisors erupt.
- The first upper and lower chewing teeth will appear at the age of 12-19 months.
- Fangs erupt between 16 and 22 months of age.
- The child will acquire second upper and lower chewing teeth between 20 and 30 months.
In general, the process of teething is the natural course of things. And it’s definitely not worth accelerating it with mechanical influences. But it is possible to help a child survive it with the least discomfort. The first symptoms of teething may appear a month or two before the actual appearance of the tooth! To prevent a child from feeling discomfort all the time, there are many everyday tricks and even medications designed to relieve pain and inflammation from children’s gums.
“Painkillers” for teething in children: types, methods of use
To facilitate the process of teething, you can use various painkillers, local and general. What types of means are there and are there any restrictions on their use?
To make the process of teething as easy as possible, dentists recommend massaging the child’s gums. The gums are massaged for 1-2 minutes with gentle circular movements with clean hands, while the fingers are wrapped in a sterile napkin. In this case, Asepta napkins, made in the form of a fingertip, have proven themselves to be excellent. Extracts of chamomile and witch hazel in the impregnation have a soothing and anti-inflammatory effect on inflamed gums, reducing pain and swelling.
In addition, it is important to constantly wipe your baby's drool if it drips onto the chin to avoid irritation or rash there. Teething is accompanied by copious salivation; during this period the child must be carefully monitored.
It is necessary to constantly maintain contact with the baby, take him in your arms often and try to distract him with some activities. It is recommended to talk a lot with the child in order to “drown out” his pain.
During teething, you can offer your baby special teethers - toys of various ring-shaped shapes rubberized or filled with cooling thermogel. Before giving such a thing to your child, experts recommend cooling it a little in the refrigerator. But not too much, since the child will refuse very cold toys, and if he does not refuse, he may catch a cold due to contact with a surface with a low temperature.
If the baby refuses special devices for teething and prefers to chew something chosen independently, there is no need to prevent this. However, it should be borne in mind that the object that the child puts into his mouth must be:
- is devoid of sharp protruding parts so that the baby does not cut himself;
- without small parts that a child can “gnaw off” and swallow/chokes on;
- consist of a substance that will not harm the child upon contact.
Many children love to chew on bread crusts or bagels while teething. This is a rather dangerous activity, since the child may choke on crumbs or damage the delicate oral cavity with them.
Other medicines for teething -
As we said above, homeopathic medicines can only relieve moderately severe symptoms, and they do not have a pronounced analgesic, antipyretic or anti-inflammatory effect.
Therefore, in some cases, special anesthetic gels (for local use in the oral cavity) can be used in parallel. The gel may contain either only herbal components, or their combination with the mild anesthetic Lidocaine. But there are situations when all this is not enough. For example, your child may have a fever (24stoma.ru). In general, elevated temperature during teething occurs very rarely, and most often its cause is either a concomitant acute respiratory infection or herpetic stomatitis of the oral mucosa. Also, in some cases, the child may experience significant pain and inflammation of the gums. For these cases, the following drugs are available.
1) Children's Panadol for teething -
Children's Panadol contains paracetamol as an active component; accordingly, this drug will have a pronounced antipyretic and analgesic effect. There are several forms of release. Panadol suppositories with a dosage of 125 mg can be used from 1 year, and with a dosage of 250 mg - in children from 3 years. However, the most convenient form of release will be “Panadol Baby” (in the form of a suspension), which can be used in children from 3 months to 12 years.
Children's Panadol in suspension form –
dantinorm reviews
We treat only with natural drugs that are absolutely safe and do not cause side effects. I am sharing a whole list of such drugs, save and use for your health: Agri - used for the treatment and prevention of ARVI, available for children and adults. Homeopathic and therefore chemical-free. Aqua Maris - based on a sterile solution with sea salt, is used for a runny nose, even in children under 1 month. It is good to use as a prophylactic for ARVI - it washes away viruses from the mucous membrane. AquaLor is also based on a solution of sea water. One of the undeniable advantages is the large variability of the drug for solving different problems. Arnigel is a homeopathic gel for bruises and bruises, based on the mountain Arnica plant. Arnica is the #1 herb for bruises. What is useful - can be used for children after 1 year. On my own behalf, I’ll add that the bruises disappear on the second or third day, it’s been checked more than once. Bronchicum - based on thyme extract, quickly stops coughing, relieves spasms in the bronchi. Children - from 6 months, but should be given carefully - it contains alcohol. Bronchipret is a herbal expectorant, suitable for children from 3 months. Valerian - well, everything is clear here, a popular and inexpensive sedative.. Venitan is a gel based on a plant extract that fights leg fatigue quickly and effectively. Venza - complex homeopathic drops, recommended for varicose veins and venous circulation disorders. Galstena is also a homeopathic drug used as maintenance therapy for chronic diseases of the liver and gallbladder. Gedelix is an expectorant based on ivy extract. The manufacturer reports that the drug is especially indispensable for smokers. Be that as it may, it can also be used for children up to one year old. Gelarium Hypericum is a sedative based on St. John's wort, suitable for children from 12 years of age. Herbion is a plantain syrup with a natural composition that is most effective for dry coughs. Girel is a multicomponent homeopathic remedy for cold symptoms. In severe cases of the disease, they are combined with Engystol and Traumeel Gentos - homeopathic tablets, most effective in the complex treatment of the prostate and bladder. Homeostres - tablets to reduce nervousness and normalize sleep. The ingredients are natural, the effect is not only on the emotional, but also on the physical level - it relieves not only irritability, but also dizziness, stomach cramps and muscle pain associated with stress. It is important that Dantinorm Baby does not cause drowsiness or addiction - special drops for oral administration that relieve various symptoms of teething in children - pain and inflammation of the gums, also affects temperature, increased tearfulness, and normalizes stool. Practically the only “natural” medicinal solution to teething problems. Deprim is a sedative medicine based on St. John's wort extract, the maximum effect is achieved after a course of treatment. Doctor Mom is a cough syrup and ointment with natural ingredients, most often used to treat children, but can also be used for adults. Especially the ointment, it has a good warming effect. Due to the presence of essential oils, it is not recommended for people with allergic reactions. Immunal is based on echinacea juice, an immunostimulating drug for restoring the body. It is good to take courses during the epidemic season. Not recommended for people with autoimmune diseases. Influcid - homeopathic tablets for the treatment of ARVI, can be given to children from 3 years of age. It is good to use when an adult remains with the child - they should be given every hour, but no more than 12 per day. Iricar is an ointment that effectively treats dermatitis, helps with eczema and after insect bites. Can be used for children over 1 year of age with diathesis. Traumeel - a homeopathic ointment for bruises and sprains can also be used by pregnant women after consultation with a doctor. Sufficiently broad action. Kanephron is an effective herbal remedy for cystitis and is often used to treat pyelonephritis in pregnant women. Klimadinon is a drug for reducing vegetative-vascular disorders during menopause. As a rule, the effect occurs within 2 weeks from the start of use. Klimaxan is a homeopathic medicine that copes well with the unpleasant manifestations of menopause, according to women's reviews - even without side effects. No addiction. Negrustin is a herbal medicine based on St. John's wort extract, for adherents of “non-synthetic” antidepressants. It is better to take it for a long time, without breaks. Nervohel is a homeopathic sedative, a separate indication for use is neurosis-like reactions during menopause. Notta is also a homeopathic medicine that relieves anxiety. I can say from myself that I also fight insomnia very successfully. The main thing is to take it in a course - from 1 to 4 months. Oscillococcinum is the most popular cold remedy in Europe. It is believed that if you take it at the very beginning of the disease, it will prevent you from getting sick at all. In the worst case, you will simply get sick in a milder form. Persen is a herbal medicine with a sedative effect, another natural sedative. What is useful is that it does not cause drowsiness. Plantex is a herbal medicine for improving digestion, with fennel extract. It is especially important for infants, it relieves gas and colic. It will not help if the cause of gas and colic in your child is lactase deficiency or dysbacteriosis. Prospan is a herbal cough syrup that is pleasingly free of sugar and alcohol. Allowed for children over 1 year old, as well as pregnant women as prescribed by a doctor. Remens is a homeopathic medicine prescribed both to mature women to alleviate the symptoms of menopause, and to young girls to regulate the menstrual cycle. You need to take it for a long time and do not forget to consult a doctor. Senade is a senna-based laxative, taken with caution in case of liver disease. Sinupret is a herbal medicine in the form of pills and drops, used for acute respiratory diseases, for children over 6 years of age. Effective in combination with antibacterial drugs. Sinuforte - can cure sinusitis. When applied, it may not cause the most pleasant sensations, but this is part of the healing process. Stodal is a complex cough syrup. Some of its components affect dry coughs, while others affect wet coughs. Pediatricians especially recommend it for the treatment of prolonged cough, since the use of chemical cough medications is limited in time of use. Tantum verde, spray, is an antiseptic that contains both plant and chemical components. It is effective for diseases of the oral cavity and ENT organs. Not recommended for children under 3 years old. Tonsilgon - plant-based drops using alcohol, has an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect. Use with caution in allergy sufferers and children under one year of age. Tonsipret - homeopathic, based on extracts of three plants, is used in adults for inflammation of the throat. Sleep formula (for children) - natural, with herbal extracts and vitamins. Quite a popular sedative in syrup for children with sleep problems. Cikaderma is a healing ointment with herbal ingredients. According to the manufacturer, it is produced only from fresh plants. It acts very quickly, especially in the case of minor household burns and insect bites and abrasions; removes inflammation. Cinnabsin is a homeopathic medicine used for sinusitis. Allowed for children over 3 years old, works best as part of complex therapy. Edas is an effective alternative to vasoconstrictor drugs for a runny nose, and also eliminates the addictive effect of other drops. Be healthy!
Dantinorm Baby - reviews for teething
Dantinorm Baby is a homeopathic preparation of plant origin, which is produced in the form of an oral solution (the package contains 10 sachets of 1 ml each). The drug is produced by the French company, which is better known for its homeopathic drug from duck liver - called “Ocillococcinum”. The cost of Dantinorm Baby is from 400 rubles.
Composition of active ingredients (per 1 dose) –
- Chamomilla vulgaris (wild chamomile),
- Phytolacca decandra (American grape leaves),
- Rheum officinale (rhubarb).
The drug can be used from birth. Chamomile extract has a weak anti-inflammatory, weak antiseptic, and weak analgesic effect. American grape leaf extract in small doses acts as a sedative and also has a mild laxative and antibacterial effect. Rhubarb extract – has a weak anti-inflammatory effect, improves appetite.
Reviews of Dantinorm Baby for teething in a child indicate that this drug is effective only when the symptoms are mild. If your child's main symptoms are nervousness, poor sleep, lack of appetite, then this drug will be effective. However, if the child’s main symptoms are pain and inflammation of the gums at the site of eruption, fever, then this drug will not be able to significantly improve the situation.
Dentokind - reviews for teething
Dentokind is a complex homeopathic medicine, which is available in the form of lozenges (made in Germany). Its maximum daily dose is 12 tablets. The drug can be effective for moderate inflammation, a slight increase in temperature, and it also has a moderate sedative effect on the nervous system, helping to relieve anxiety. Recommended by the manufacturer for use from 0 to 6 years.
Composition of active ingredients (per 1 tablet) –
- Belladonna (belladonna),
- Chamomilla recutita (chamomile),
- Ferrum phosphoricum,
- Hepar sulfuris,
- Pulsatilla pratensis (meadow arrow).
Belladonna is a plant containing the alkaloid atropine, to which it owes its effect. In children, against the background of teething, salivation sharply increases, and the biggest advantage of this component is that it reduces the production of saliva in the child (allowing one to avoid choking on saliva and drooling from the mouth). Pharmaceutical chamomile has a moderate anti-inflammatory, analgesic and sedative effect.
The Ferrum phosphoricum component has a moderate anti-inflammatory effect and can also be effective with a slight increase in body temperature. The Hepar sulfuris component, due to its sulfur content, has a bactericidal/anti-inflammatory effect (as you remember, syphilis was treated in ancient times with mercury or sulfur). Meadow arrow – has a weak bactericidal, as well as a moderate analgesic and sedative effect.
Dentokind reviews for teething indicate that this drug copes with symptoms a little better than the previous one. As we said above, its big advantage is to reduce salivation and drooling in the child, as well as reduce nervousness. The drug can be effective for minor inflammation in the area of the erupting tooth and low temperature (about 37.5 degrees). However, it makes no sense to use Dentokind for more serious temperatures, as well as severe inflammation or pain.
