what is the reason to alternate between Motrin and Tylenol? NFT

eileen32

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armywife7205

They are different medications that work for a similar goal but in different ways. It is safer than giving the same med at a shorter interval.

https://www.askdrsears.com/html/8/t088900.asp 

kyfirewife

armywife7205:

They are different medications that work for a similar goal but in different ways. It is safer than giving the same med at a shorter interval.

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Clotho!

hmmm think my pedi might be in the minority here he said not to do that b/c it is too easy too od that way

BetchySprout

Clotho!:

hmmm think my pedi might be in the minority here he said not to do that b/c it is too easy too od that way

They are different medications, I don't know how you can OD easier like that. I would think taking the same thing every time would make it easier.

lilliebear

I can see his point if you mistake on medication for the other and give two doses of Tylenol in a row instead of dosing with Motrin for example.  My pediatrician only recommended it once when she had a fever of 104...