Dalsy: what is it, what is it for and dose according to your child's age
Although the Apiretal It is considered one of the most well-known, popular and used by many dads and mothers for the treatment of mild or moderate pain and fever of the smallest, it is true that there is another drug of recognized popularity: Dalsy.
Since its active principle is ibuprofen(as is also the case with the Apiretal), it is a medicine equally used not only to relieve pain but also to lower high fever in children.
What is Dalsy?
Dalsy is a child's medicine that acts as an anti-inflammatory, antithelial and analgesic. That is, it is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory able to reduce inflammation, reduce high fever, and also calms the pain.
It comes in the form of syrup (ie, oral suspension), and is a drug whose composition in ibuprofen is obviously adapted for children to take it safely, to have a lower dose and also in form or presentation liquid
However, as with the correct dose of Apiretal, in the case of the Dalsy it is also very important adapt the dose of Dalsy to the weight of the child.
When is it appropriate to give Dalsy?
Given that Dalsy is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory that also acts as an antithelial and analgesic, it is especially indicated for:
- Decrease high fever.
- Reduce inflammation
- Soothe mild or moderate pain.
So, is a suitable medication for children over 3 months or weighing more than 5 kg. Yes, If your child is less than 2 years old it is always very important to consult the pediatrician, since it will be the most indicated specialist to prescribe it to the child with the greatest possible security.
Dalsy contraindications: when is it not appropriate to take it?
Although we have a safe infant medication, we must bear in mind that not all children can take it. For example, It is not suitable for children under 3 months, or who weigh less than 5 kg.
In addition, its consumption is not advised in the following cases:
- When you have chickenpox.
- When vomiting or severe diarrhea.
- Severe diseases of the liver, kidney or heart.
- Before stomach problems.
- Allergy to ibuprofen or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
The correct dose of Dalsy for children
According to the Dalsy prospectus (which you can read on the official website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products), below we indicate the Dosage in children of Dalsy using the presentation of Dalsy 20 mg / mL:
POSOLOGY IN CHILDREN | |||
Aproximated age | Body weight | Recommended dose per individual intake | Maximum daily dose (in 24 hours) |
From 3 to 6 months | 5 kg | 1.8 to 2.4 mL | 7.2 mL (144 mg) |
6 kg | 2 to 3 mL | 9 mL (180mg) | |
7 kg | 2.4 to 3.4 mL | 10.2 mL (204 mg) | |
From 6 to 12 months | 8 kg | 2.8 to 4 mL | 12 mL (240 mg) |
9 kg | 3 to 4.4 mL | 13.2 mL (264 mg) | |
From 12 to 24 months | 10 kg | 3.4 to 5 mL | 15 mL (300 mg) |
12 kg | 4 to 6 mL | 18 mL (360 mg) | |
From 2 to 3 years | 14 kg | 4.8 to 7 mL | 21 mL (420 mg) |
From 4 to 5 years | 16 kg | 5.4 to 8 mL | 24 mL (480 mg) |
18 kg | 6 to 9 mL | 27 mL (540 mg) | |
From 6 to 9 years old
| 20 kg | 6.8 to 10 mL | 30 mL (600 mg) |
22 kg | 7.4 to 11 mL | 33 mL (660 mg) | |
24 kg | 8 up to 12 mL | 36 mL (720 mg) | |
26 kg | 8.8 to 13 mL | 39 mL (780 mg) | |
From 10 to 12 years old | 28 kg | 9.4 to 14 mL | 42 mL (840 mg) |
30 kg | 10 to 15 mL | 45 mL (900 mg) | |
32 - 36 kg | 10.8-12 to 16-18 mL | 48-54 mL (960-1080 mg) | |
36 - 40 kg | 12-13.4 to 18-20 mL | 54-60 mL (1080-1200 mg) | |
How to preserve Dalsy correctly once opened?
It is advisable to write down the date of opening of the medication in the box of the Dalsy container first and keep it inside your box with your prospect (to have it on hand when we need to consult it again).
It is not necessary to keep Dalsy in the fridge, but it is very important to keep it in a cool place and below 25ºC. Also, you must take into account that this medication expires after 12 months once opened. This article is published for informational purposes only. You can not and should not replace the consultation with a Pediatrician. We advise you to consult your trusted pediatrician. ThemesAnti-inflammatory
