May 12, 2019, 6:03 am | Read time: 2 minutes
If the pain is unbearable, children and adolescents can also take painkillers. However, not all active ingredients are suitable for young people–and parents should be cautious about the dosages.
For headaches and other pains, teenagers can take painkillers just like adults. However, they should not do so unsupervised and without limits–because they lack experience. The Pharmacists’ Chamber of Lower Saxony points this out.
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Pay attention to these active ingredients
Moreover, not all pain medications are suitable for all age groups: The active ingredient ASA (acetylsalicylic acid) is generally not for teenagers or children under 12. They should instead opt for tablets with acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen. Triptans, which are used for migraines, should not be taken by minors without supervision.
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Do not take painkillers for too long
Otherwise, similar rules apply to teenagers as to adults: Without medical advice, they should take painkillers for no more than three to four consecutive days and not more than ten days per month.
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Those who frequently struggle with headaches and the like should consider other remedies–such as relaxation techniques for stress or warming ointments for back pain. Drinking water also helps: The cause of mild headaches is often simple dehydration.