“Viburkol” is a herbal preparation for relieving pain and inflammation when the first teeth appear
At the age of approximately 5-7 months, babies enter a difficult period - their first teeth begin to cut. For children, as well as for their parents, this stage turns into a serious test. And while some babies tolerate it more or less calmly, others experience obvious discomfort and severe pain, which they report by their whims, incessant crying and screams. During this period, the child may experience increased body temperature, cough, runny nose, and restless sleep. All this is a real stress not only for himself, but also for his worried mom and dad. In such cases, various pharmaceutical preparations and natural-based products come to the rescue, one of which is “Viburkol”, used for teething.
Symptoms of ARVI in children
The child or the child’s parents may notice signs such as:
- Acute onset of the disease, accompanied by a rise in body temperature. Typically, body temperature fluctuates between 37.5-38.0 degrees. Usually the temperature reaction disappears after 2-3 days. A prolonged increase in temperature may indicate influenza or an adenovirus infection. Parents should remember that an increase in temperature over time and increased intoxication in the baby (weakness, lethargy, malaise) may indicate the addition of a bacterial infection. A repeated increase in the baby’s temperature after it has stopped may indicate the development of acute otitis media against the background of a prolonged runny nose.
- Nasal congestion, nasal discharge.
- Burning, pain, tingling, dry throat. Often, an accumulation of mucus, flowing down the back of the throat, can lead to a cough.
- Noise and pain in the ears, hearing loss, clicking. These symptoms develop when inflammation spreads to the auditory tubes.
- Infants become restless and have difficulty feeding and falling asleep.
- Hoarseness may occur.
- Redness of the eyes.
Signs of ARVI persist for 5-7 days, in some cases reaching 10-14 days.
What happens in a baby's body when teeth begin to cut?
As mentioned above, the period of growth of the first milk teeth is associated with a certain stress for the child and is accompanied by some changes in his body. Obviously, there is a violation of the integrity of the gingival tissue, and this process, in turn, entails symptoms such as pain and burning in the area of eruption. Also, the child’s soft tissues of the oral cavity may become slightly red, and in some cases the cheeks may become slightly swollen. In addition, the body’s defenses are weakened, so many children simultaneously suffer from various infectious diseases.
Erupting the first teeth is a big challenge for a child.
And then the following happens: in order to minimize the risk of infection, the body begins to stimulate the production of saliva and interferon, which protects the child’s body and repels the attack of pathogenic bacteria1. This process is often accompanied by an increase in body temperature. Due to excessive salivation, slight irritation may appear on the chin and neck, and some disruptions in the functioning of the digestive system may occur - you should not be afraid of this, since all the child’s internal systems will normalize on their own as soon as teeth appear.
Experts do not recommend lowering the temperature during this period, but parents should still stock up on antipyretics in case of emergency. Currently, pharmacy shelves offer a wide range of drugs that help alleviate the baby’s condition during teething. According to reviews of Viburkol, this natural-based product really helps relieve severe inflammation and normalize the functioning of the digestive system.
"Viburkol" - what kind of drug is it?
The drug in question belongs to the class of homeopathic remedies, produced by a German company. These are rectal suppositories, which are often used for young children during the eruption of their first milk teeth. However, this remedy helps relieve similar symptoms of many other childhood diseases.
According to experts in the field of pediatrics, this form of administration, namely suppositories, is the most preferable. This is a painless option for transferring medicinal substances into the body of a small child. Unlike tablets and capsules, suppositories do not provoke a gag reflex, and the active components of the drug are absorbed through the intestines much faster. In addition, “Viburkol” is a product created on the basis of plant components, so the harmful side effects are virtually reduced to zero.
Indications for use
According to the instructions for use, the drug "Viburkol" is effective in the following conditions:
- fevers of various etiologies,
- severe pain during the growth of the first teeth (recommended for children under 3 years of age),
- viral, fungal and bacterial infections,
- diseases of the genitourinary system,
- childhood dyspepsia - disruptions in the digestive tract, stomach pain, cramps and flatulence,
- mild disorders of the nervous system - anxiety syndrome, seizures and other symptoms.
Baby becomes restless when teething
Viburkol suppositories - reviews for teething
Viburkol suppositories are a homeopathic preparation that consists of extracts of medicinal plants. This drug is available in the form of suppositories (which means rectal use), and is therefore recommended for very young children - to relieve nervousness and pain during teething. The drug is produced in Germany. The cost of the drug Virburkol will be from 450 rubles (the package contains 12 suppositories).
Viburkol suppositories: photo of packaging
Composition of the drug Viburkol –
- Chamomilla recutita (chamomile),
- Atropa bella-donna (common belladonna),
- Solanum dulcamara (bittersweet nightshade),
- Plantago major (large plantain),
- Pulsatilla pratensis (meadow lumbago),
- Calcium carbonicum Hahnemanni (carbonic lime).
Instructions for use of Viburkol suppositories - maximum dose for children under 6 months - 1 suppository 2 times a day. For children over 6 months with acute symptoms of teething - 1 suppository 4-6 times a day, and after improvement - use 1 suppository 2-3 times a day (the drug is administered rectally). It is optimal to use in children no older than 2 years.
Reviews of Viburkol suppositories for teething show that the drug has a moderate anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. Some of the components of the drug have an antipyretic and mild sedative effect, which will calm the child and normalize sleep. The inclusion of belladonna (belladonna) in the composition helps reduce salivation in the child, preventing him from choking on saliva and drooling from the mouth.
What's included
The product in question contains only natural ingredients, and therefore has virtually no contraindications. Among the active ingredients of the drug:
- belladonna extract,
- pharmaceutical chamomile,
- bittersweet nightshade extract,
- plantain extract,
- calcium carbonate,
- meadow lumbago juice.
“When my son started teething, his temperature jumped, he had a runny nose - in short, the whole set. So, Viburkol helped us a lot. One candle was enough for the baby to fall asleep peacefully for the first time in a long time and not wake up all night! Therefore, I gave him this remedy for some time, and with it that terrible period passed easily and quickly. The temperature, however, was still there, but not as high as before using the suppositories.”
Alena D., Vladivostok, from correspondence on the women's forum
Chamomile, which is part of the drug, helps relieve inflammation.
Chamomile, which is part of the drug, helps relieve inflammation and reduce pain. Bittersweet nightshade fights infections in the body that cause fever. Belladonna also helps relieve inflammatory processes, but meadow lumbago is responsible for normalizing the functioning of the digestive and nervous systems. Plantain extract helps stop bleeding and reduce swelling.
How to give the drug to a child
Obviously, this herbal remedy really helps relieve acute symptoms, but how to give the drug to a child? Usually one candle 2-3 times a day is quite enough. In special situations, when the pain is too severe, more frequent use is allowed. In such cases, suppositories can be placed at intervals of half an hour, but the maximum duration of such intensive use of the drug is 2 hours.
It is recommended that a child under one year of age take half a candle twice a day. If a very young baby’s teeth begin to erupt, that is, in the first months of life, then in such situations experts allow the use of a quarter of a whole candle up to 4 times a day. It is better to discuss the exact dosage with your treating specialist.
On a note! How long does it take for Viburkol to work? As the active components of the drug are absorbed through the intestinal walls, they gradually reduce the temperature and pain. The sedative effect is usually observed half an hour after the introduction of the suppository, and the inflammation subsides only as a result of repeated use.
The use of the drug helps the child fall asleep peacefully
It is better to light a candle before bedtime - this way the child can get a good night’s sleep and rest. Keep in mind that when placing a suppository, there is still a risk of the drug leaking, especially if the child remains in an upright position. The product is also used for teething without fever, to relieve swelling, inflammation and pain.
Indications and contraindications
Thanks to the composition described above, Viburkol has a complex effect during teething for children:
- relieves local pain;
- removes toxic substances and reduces their negative impact on the body;
- reduces spasms of smooth muscles;
- normalizes body temperature;
- eliminates inflammatory processes.
How quickly does it work? As the suppositories dissolve and are absorbed into the intestinal walls, they gradually reduce body temperature and eliminate pain. The calming effect occurs half an hour after administration of the suppository, and pain relief and relief from the inflammatory process is achieved only cumulatively, that is, from regular use of the product twice a day.
It should be noted that the action of Viburkol is effective without fever or with low temperatures. But if the readings on the thermometer reach 38⁰ or more, then it is advisable to use other medications in the form of syrups or tablets.
The manufacturer notes that there are no negative consequences from taking Viburkol and it does not cause any side effects. And yet, in some cases, a child may experience an allergic reaction in the form of a rash to any active component of the product.
What else can you give your baby to expose his condition?
Currently, there is simply no complete analogue of the drug “Viburkol” with the same composition. However, there are plenty of products in pharmacies that doctors allow to be used to alleviate the condition of children as their baby teeth grow. Below are the most popular options:
- based on paracetamol: “Cefekon” and “Efferalgan” - help lower the temperature and reduce pain,
- based on ibuprofen: “Nurofen” and “Ibufen” - also help reduce temperature and block pain,
- gels with anesthetic: “Dentinox” and “Kamistad” - for application to the gums to reduce pain.
If the baby's temperature has risen sharply, not rectal suppositories, but antipyretic drugs in the form of syrups will be more effective. As for local pain relievers, due to the immediate action of lidocoin, they give the desired effect faster than others. If the symptoms are too severe and the temperature exceeds the permissible norms, the child should be immediately shown to a doctor. And remember: any medications, even those based on natural ingredients, should be given to the baby only with the permission of a specialist.
- Elizarova, V.M. Trend in changes in the timing of the eruption of primary teeth in the modern generation of children, 2002.
Analogs
Many parents, upon learning the price of the drug, want to purchase a cheaper substitute. But pharmacists do not yet offer an analogue of Viburkol with the same composition. But there are plenty of other remedies in pharmacies that can also be used to alleviate a child’s condition during teething. These include:
- Preparations based on paracetamol to reduce fever and eliminate pain - Efferalgan, Tsefekon, Panadol, etc.
- Products with a similar effect, but containing another active substance - ibuprofen. This is Nurofen or Ibufen.
- As well as various pain-relieving gels that have a local anesthetic effect - Dentinox, Kamistad, etc.
It is worth noting that at high temperatures it is advisable to use not suppositories, but some drugs in the form of syrups. Local anesthetics, produced in the form of gels, have an anti-inflammatory effect and, due to the lidocaine in the composition, quickly relieve pain. True, the result may be restless behavior of the child due to new “cooling” sensations, as well as increased salivation.
Category Children, Medicines / drugs Published by Mister stomatolog
