Indications for use
Syringe Echinacea for children is used in the following cases:
- for the prevention of respiratory viral infections and diseases;
- at the first symptoms of ARI and ARVI to facilitate the course of the disease and avoid possible complications;
- as one of the drugs of complex therapy for recurrent infections of the respiratory and urinary systems.
However, caring parents often have doubts about whether children can use Echinacea syrup. It should be noted that children under one year of age should not be given a drug. In addition, echinacea syrup with caution should be given to children 2-3 years, since the high sugar content in the preparation can cause diets in children or allergic reactions. Despite the fact that the remedy has a minimum of contraindications and adverse reactions, it is possible to use syrup of Echinacea for children only after acquaintance with the instruction on the use of the drug and consultation of a doctor.
How to take syrup?
Since Echinacea contains many useful micro-and macro-elements, vitamins, mineral salts and essential oils, this plant is widely used in pediatrics to maintain the normal health of children. However, when choosing a remedy, it is extremely important to pay attention to its form, because preparations based on Echinacea for younger age differ in many respects from adult analogues.
For children not suitable:
- tinctures, since they contain alcohol;
- tablets, since it is difficult for babies to swallow them.
The most optimal and safe is the use of decoctions and syrups. To prevent diseases and for therapeutic purposes, Echinacea purple syrup for children is used 1-2 teaspoonfuls several times a day (no more than 3). The drug is taken orally before eating.
When using the drug in recommended doses, side effects occur extremely rarely and are reduced mainly to allergic reactions and rashes. According to the instructions for use, contraindications for the intake of Echinacea syrup for children are the age of the breast and the individual intolerance of its components.