2 month shots-tylenol question

Re: 2 month shots-tylenol question

• AsOctoberFalls member

  November 2011

  No.  They make acetaminophen for infants.  The brand I saw on shelves around here is called Little Fevers.

  I'd be mindful of giving acetominaphen.  I did after DS's 2 month shots because he seemed uncomfortable, but he probably didn't really need it.  After I switched pediatricians I learned that there is some speculation that acetominaphen can actually cause asthma in kids.  It's proven that it makes asthma symptoms worse in kids who already have asthma.  Google it.
  

  

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• TeaForMe member

  November 2011

  The kind we got (generic oral liquid acetaminophen) was confusing, too. It says "Infant drops" right on the front, but also says "for ages 2-7". Huh?? My husband assured me it was the only acetaminophen he could find (for babies). It is probably the same kind you got. It *is* the correct kind, but be careful on the dosing - be sure to check the mg/mL listed on the front. I guess most have switched to 500mg/5mL for their strength, but some are still 80mg/.8mL, including the brand we bought. The dosing chart the doctor gave us was for the 500/5 so if I had given him the dose recommended, it would have been more than twice the correct amount. Luckily my doctor warned me about the change in strength so I checked, double checked, and then went ahead and brought the bottle with me to his appointment to make sure and get the proper dosage because I wasn't trusting my math skills. I think it ended up to be .4mL ever 4-6 hours but don't quote me on that. You can always bring it in with you and ask while you're there, just to be safe!
  

  Hopefully there was something helpful in the middle of my rambling there.
  

  

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• jcia1208 member

  November 2011

  My DD got her 2 month shots yesterday and her little thighs were swollen and sore. she was crying and I could tell she was in pain. We also bought medicine ahead of time just in case. We bought the Walgreens brand of infant pain reliever/fever reducer. Our doctor told us to give her .4 ml. We only needed to give her one dose last night around 8:00 and she was comfortable the rest of the night. We will see how today goes, but her thighs look back to normal.

  

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• ClickMama

  November 2011

  There used to be different strengths for infant vs toddler and there was a lot of confusion on the dosing so the manufacturers pulled it all. I believe there is only one out there not for infants and toddlers so there is no confusion. I bought some to have but did not end up using it. She was fine and no temp. 

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• backinpgh member

  November 2011

  The reason it says ages 2-7 is because you REALLY should talk to your pedi before giving your baby tylenol. They don't want people to just be giving to their babies whenever because it can cause other problems. Ask your pedi about it first. ours advised us on a specific dosage to give the baby.
  

  
  
  

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• ethanconnor

  November 2011

  My son had his two month shot already. My doctor said before she gave him the shots that he might has some reactions like fever or so. They have now something new. Its called Pedia Care and its Fever reducer for Infants 0-36 months. I bought it but my LO was fine. I didn't need it. But its always good to have it at home in case you need it you don't need to go to the store.
  

  

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• lwogsland member

  November 2011

  my pedi said no tylenol til AFTER shots as needed

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• backinpgh member

  November 2011

  ethanconnor:

  My son had his two month shot already. My doctor said before she gave him the shots that he might has some reactions like fever or so. They have now something new. Its called Pedia Care and its Fever reducer for Infants 0-36 months. I bought it but my LO was fine. I didn't need it. But its always good to have it at home in case you need it you don't need to go to the store.
  

  FYI, Pediacare fever reducer is still tylenol.
  

  
  
  

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• ethanconnor

  November 2011

  Yes, but FYI its for INFANTS 0-36 months and not like Tylenol for children age 2....! IF  I have to give my LO medicine like that I rather give the one which is actually for the age of my child. That's my opinion !
  

  

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• iverske9 member

  November 2011

  My pediatrician said to bring the tylenol with me and they will dose it for me according to there weight and give it to little one before he gets the shot. I suggest bringing it so no mistakes are made :-)

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• backinpgh member

  November 2011

  ethanconnor:

  Yes, but FYI its for INFANTS 0-36 months and not like Tylenol for children age 2....! IF  I have to give my LO medicine like that I rather give the one which is actually for the age of my child. That's my opinion !
  

  It's still not any different. Probably just has a different dropper with the dosages on it.

  ETA: From the Pedicare website:

  PediaCare? Children's Fever Reducer / Pain Reliever with Acetaminophen

  Active Ingredients (in each 5 mL)*
  Acetaminophen 160 mg

   

  PediaCare? Infants Fever Reducer / Pain Reliever

  Active Ingredients (in each 5 mL)*
  Acetaminophen 160 mg

   

  So basically they ARE in fact the same thing, but have a different dropper inside so it's easier to give the correct dosage. The directions even still say to ask a pediatrician for babies under age 2.
  

  
  
  

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