Gentle Pain Relief Medication for Children
However, now there are medicine for children being sold that are light enough that children can safely take. The key ingredient in children pain relievers is acetoaminophen, which we also mentioned in part 1 of this series.
Bufferin Luna J
Can be taken for headaches or menstrual pains. It is also of a non-drowsy formulation. In addition, the Bufferin Luna J is a chewable type tablets that comes in a sweet grape flavour, therefore it can be taken without water.
Taken thrice a day.
Three tablets each time if more than 15 years old.
Two tablets each time if between 11-15 years old.
One tablet each time if between 7-11 years old.
Bufferin Chewable J for Children
As the name suggests, this comes in small, chewable, orange-flavoured tablets.
Taken thrice a day.
Four tablets each time if between 11-15 years old.
Three tablets each time if between 7-11 years old.
Two tablets each time if between 3-7 years old.
Bufferin CII for Children
Taken thrice a day.
Six tablets each time if between 11-15 years old.
Four tablets each time if between 7-11 years old.
Three tablets each time if between 3-7 years old.
Norshin Pure for Elementary School Children
This particular pain reliever is gentle on the stomach, and is easily absorbed by the body. It can also be used for either headaches for children, or even adult menstrual cramps. The tablets are small, easy to drink and do not have any bitterness too.
Taken thrice a day.
Two tablets each time if between 11-15 years old.
One tablet each time if between 7-11 years old.
Child Fever Suppository
This should be used when the child has a sudden fever that makes him or her nauseas or causes non-stop coughing. Insert this into the anus, preferably after excretion.
Used once a day.
One or two each time if between 6-12 years old.
One each time if between 3-5 years old.
Half or one each time if between 1-2 years old.
Preferably easy to take
It is important how easy it is to take, especially since it is medication for children. Unlike adults, children may not want to take bitter-tasting medicine, even if it will do them good.
My daughter didn’t like both the chewable and the suppository (she still avoids swallowable tablets today). When I was in Korea, I couldn’t get used to the idea of using a suppository, but my husband used it often when he was young, so it works well for him, even today.
Also, children fever is not to be taken lightly. If left alone, it could lead to serious illnesses. So if he or she has had a fever for an extended period of time, be sure to bring them to the doctor.
In conclusion
That concludes our look at pain relief medication for this week. Of course, they are medicines, so we’d need to pay attention to instructions and any possible side effects. It is also essential that we don’t overtake the medication.
Furthermore, medication in Japan is comparatively smaller when compared to overseas ones, so it’s easier for take. On the other hand, one tablet might not be enough, so some may think it more trouble than usual…
If you are looking for medication for adults, you can look at some of the most popular pain relief medications in Japan. We also have a list that is recommended for ladies who want to deal with menstrual cramps.
May your days be refreshing and pain-free!
