Antipyretic suppositories can be used two at a time and are generally not recommended. The amount of antipyretic suppositories used needs to be adjusted according to age as well as the severity of the condition.
Antipyretic suppositories are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that have anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic properties. The advantage is that they work quickly and reduce fever in a short period of time. The disadvantage is that a large amount of sweating in a short period of time may cause dehydration shock due to the loss of a large amount of body fluids; it may also lead to gastrointestinal perforation, thrombocytopenia and other adverse reactions.
1. Adults, usually diclofenac sodium 50mg once a day, 50 ~ 100mg a day, adjusted as needed, usually 4 ~ 6 hours can play an antipyretic effect, combined with physical cooling, wipe the body to cool down.
2. For the elderly, usually also need to reduce the amount of use, with half or two thirds of the piece can be.
3. For children, the dosage needs to be calculated according to body weight. Acetaminophen 10-15mg/kg, ibuprofen 5-10mg/kg, dextro-ibuprofen 5-10mg/kg.
To summarize, the dosage of antipyretic suppositories needs to be based on the instructions and professional doctor’s advice, overdosage can lead to serious adverse reactions, any discomfort, immediately seek medical attention.