The eruption of the first teeth in children is a nightmare for parents. And during the day the child can behave capriciously, for him it is a very unpleasant process. The growth of the teeth is accompanied by swelling of the gums, increased salivation, itching, pain and increased fever.
The organism of each child behaves differently when teeth are erupted, but in any case, parents need to be ready for this difficult period, and in many ways will help survive its special drops.
Purpose and strength of special drops
When the crumbs begin to cut teeth, it can be whimsical, refuse to eat or endlessly ask for breasts. Against the background of the eruption, immunity weakens. The organism becomes susceptible to various diseases. Hence, coryza, tonsillitis, stomach upset and other possible complications.
On such days the child even needs more attention to himself. Every mom at this moment wants to help her child get rid of painful sensations. Day can save the ordinary teethers. Pre-chilled, they relieve pain and relieve itching. But one of the thieves can not be saved. To help the baby as easy as possible to go through this stage of development, you may need medicines: ointments, tablets, suppositories, drops.
Drops are used to fight inflammation, as well as as an anesthetic for teething. The substances included in their composition are activated 30 minutes after application, and the positive effect lasts up to 12 hours.
Thanks to its dosage form, the drops penetrate faster to the nerve endings and soothe the itching and pain of the gums, with homeopathic and antihistamines being used for teething. The advantage of homeopathic remedies is that they are allowed for infants. The duration of the analgesic effect is much longer than that of other similar drugs.
Thanks to its liquid consistency, children are much easier to take such medications than tablets.
Liquid medications are prescribed when complications begin. It can be a runny nose, fever, very painful feelings, as a result of which the child refuses to eat or is very naughty. The main task of drops is to help the body cope with painful symptoms. In general, medicines in liquid form have a positive effect on the baby:
- anesthetize;
- soothes itching;
- have an anti-inflammatory effect;
- prevents allergies;
- eliminates nasal congestion.
If a child's body is struggling to cope with temporary difficulties on its own, drops are a great way to help him get rid of a painful condition.
What does the market offer?
There are many anti-inflammatory and analgesic drops, but not all of them are suitable for small children, one of the most
Fenistil in drops - an invaluable aid to a child
of common drugs that is widely used in teething is Fenistil, an antihistamine that helps to eliminate itching and stiffnessnose.
It is quickly absorbed by the mucous membranes and does not stop for up to 12 hours. Use it can be no more than 3 times a day. In addition to positive results, Fenistil has its side effects. It can not be given to children under one year, prone to allergic reactions, suffering from bronchial asthma or angle-closure glaucoma.
Parasitic is an antihistamine, which is used both for the treatment of allergies, and as an anesthetic for teething. It is not recommended to give children under 1 year, but in special cases the doctor can prescribe it to children after 6 months with a lower dosage.
To homeopathic drops belongs Dantinorm baby. The composition of the product includes natural substances that possess 
anti-inflammatory properties: Indian ivy, chamomile, rhubarb. Through the walls of the stomach, the drug is absorbed into the child's body and retains an effective effect for 10 hours.
The drug is packaged in capsules for convenient reception and prevention of overdose. One capsule at a time. Maximum number of applications per day - 3 times. Producers argue that there are no side effects when using Dantinum Baby.
Briefly about other tools
In addition to drops, there are other forms of medicines that can be used for teething:
- ointments and gels;
- candles;
- tablets.
Ointments, are local analgesic drugs that are used to eliminate pain.
The active substance, which is a part of this type of medicine, is activated almost instantly after its application to the inflamed gums. But the duration of the effect is small, only 15 - 30 minutes. Such gels and ointments are perfect for use before bedtime. The pain will subside and the crumb will be able to sleep peacefully.
Candles are basically homeopathic remedies. The composition includes many natural components, which have a multidirectional action.
They can be used as early as the first month, but only for the doctor's prescription. They not only anesthetize, but also have an anti-inflammatory and soothing effect.
In the case of eruption in a particularly complex form, doctors can prescribe the taking of tablets. The systemic effect of oral drugs is directed to the internal organs and the nervous system. Therefore, they are characterized by a lasting effect.
If the process is not accompanied by a special symptomatology, you can get along with trivial teethers. There are many varieties: plastic, silicone, filled with a special gel, combined. The mechanical effect on the inflamed gums facilitates the elimination of itching and the rapid growth of the first teeth.
The appearance of teeth is a natural physiological process that all children go through. Because of the large selection of pain medications, you can get lost in choosing the most necessary. When it comes to any medications, self-medication is best not to deal with. Appropriate medicine and dosage are selected depending on the child's age and the degree of complications.