You can give children's Motrin every 4 hours although you should not give more than 4 doses of children's Motrin in a 24 hour period.
The recommended dosage for children's Motrin is every 6 hours to every 8 hours.
You can alternate Tylenol and Motrin for a child every 3 hours to every 4 hours.
The recommended dosage intervals of Tylenol and Motrin are every 6 hours to 8 hours.
You can give children's Tylenol and ibuprofen together as long as you don't give too much of it or give it too often.
A child can take ibuprofen as far apart as every 4 hours although it's recommended to give the child ibuprofen every 6 hours to 8 hours.
Never give the child more than 4 doses of ibuprofen in 24 hours.
If you give a child too much ibuprofen it can make the child very sick and could lead to an overdose as well as possible kidney problems, confusion and stomach problems.
A dosage of 400 mg of ibuprofen a child can experience serious and even life threatening side effects.
The symptoms of an ibuprofen overdose can occur within 4 hours of taking too much ibuprofen.
You can give your child ibuprofen and Tylenol every 4 hours but don't give the child Tylenol and ibuprofen more than 4 times in 24 hours.
You can alternate Tylenol and ibuprofen every 3 hours for toddlers but not every 2 hours.
You should not give your child ibuprofen every 2 hours as that can overdose the child.
You can however give your child ibuprofen every 4 to 6 hours.
Never give your child more than 4 doses of ibuprofen in 24 hours as it can cause an overdose of ibuprofen in children.
You can give your child ibuprofen every 4 hours for a fever and if you give the ibuprofen 4 times in 24 hours you should do so by leaving at least 4 hours between the doses of ibuprofen.
You should let your child's fever run it's course as long as it does not get too high.
The fever is the body's way of killing off viruses and fighting off viruses and infections so a fever can be a good thing unless it gets very high and doesn't go back down.
A fever starts at a temperature of 100.4 F or above and a temperature of 100.4 F to 102.2 F is a low grade fever and a temperature of 102.2 F or higher is considered a high grade fever.
You should take your child to the ER for a fever if the fever is 102 F or higher and does not go down.
If the child has a fever and it's not going down or they have a higher than normal fever or the child has any abdominal pain, difficulty breathing or swallowing or they are unable to keep any fluids down then they should go to the ER.
If the child is younger than 3 months of age and they have a fever of 100.4 or higher then you should take the child to the hospital.
Most fevers go away on their own without any medical treatment unless the fever gets too high.
The fever is meant to kill viruses in the child's body so a fever can be a good thing unless it does not go down like it should or when it should or when the fever gets too high.
Some ways to reduce a fever in a child include.
Give plenty of liquids to avoid dehydration.
Give acetaminophen or ibuprofen based on the doctor's recommendations.
Never use rubbing alcohol or cold baths to bring the fever down.
Dress your child in lightweight clothing and cover with a light sheet or blanket.
You can also give ibuprofen to your child if they have a high temperature (fever) and they feel distressed or unwell.
For children aged 3 months to 12 years, ibuprofen comes as a liquid (oral suspension) or as chewable capsules.
If your child is age 6 months or older, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) is OK, too.
Read the label carefully for proper dosage. Don't give aspirin to an infant or toddler.
Call the doctor if the fever doesn't respond to the medication or lasts longer than one day.
A few studies have suggested ibuprofen may be better than acetaminophen in helping to treat fevers over 102 – 103 F, while acetaminophen may be better for children who are also having stomach pain or upset, because ibuprofen can sometimes irritate the stomach.
Many illness-causing microbes grow best at a normal body temperature.
A high temperature actually slows the microbes' ability to reproduce.
Some research suggests that letting a fever run its' course may reduce the severity of illnesses such as the flu or a cold.