Infant or Children's Motrin?

FunkyPhoenix · February 2014

Newly diagnosed with double ear infection, sinus infection and confirmed hand foot & mouth with horrible blisters in his throat. Still congested cough as well. Just terrible. Anyway, I just noticed that the highest dose of infant Motrin says for 18-23 lbs and Ben is over 24 lbs now. Pushing 25. Should I go up or just stay with infant? Im asking primarily bc he is so young... The last dose I gave him didn't help a ton but I'm not sure if its because he has so much going on or weight...?

[Deleted User] · February 2014

I believe that the only difference between the infant and children's is the concentration. The infant's Motrin is more dilute so it is easier to give a smaller dose. You would still give a weight based dose no matter which one you use.

kelly422 · February 2014

For the Infant Motrin (50 mg/1.25 ml concentration), he can get 2.75 ml.

For the Children's Motrin (100 mg/5 ml concentration), he can get 5.5 ml.

This is based on his exact weight in kilos and dosage 10 mg/kg. The packages round to nice numbers to make it easier for parents, but if you want to get close to the exact amount, you can do this. The volume is still less for the infant Motrin, so that's fine to use if you want.

Did your Pedi tell you about Magic Mouthwash? That may help the sores in his mouth feel better.

FunkyPhoenix · February 2014

Thank you ladies! Such a big help.

ColieAnn31 · February 2014

Poor B

I hope he gets to feeling better soon.

kelly422 · February 2014

PSNLS is right. If you want me to calculate exactly how much he should get based on his weight and the exact dosage, let me know!

HeartLikeMine3 · February 2014

Poor Ben, and poor you!!! I can't even imagine how difficult that is. Hoping he feels better really quick. HUGS

FunkyPhoenix · February 2014

Thanks everyone! @kelly422 That would be great. I am walking in to get children's Motrin now. Today his weight is 24 lbs 8 oz

FunkyPhoenix · February 2014

@kelly422 Thank you very much! You are awesome.

A friend me ruined that her son (3 yrs old) was given a numbing mouth wash but our pedi didn't recommend anything like that for Ben. Maybe because he's an infant and would ingest it all versus spit it out?

kelly422 · February 2014

I have babies that see me do the magic mouthwash - just use a tiny bit. It's a 1:1 mixture of Maalox and Benadryl. You can do just a couple ml's and even if he swallows it, it wouldn't hurt him. Either use a syringe that you can aim towards the sores or even a Q-tip to dip them directly (if he cooperates!). It's basically an easy topical anesthestic, so if the mouth sores are really painful and he won't eat because of the, try that and then feed him shortly after.

FunkyPhoenix · February 2014

@Kelly422 You are amazing. Thank you so much!!! One last question: Children's Benadryl, correct?

Also just re-read my above and meant to say "mentioned" not "me ruined". Stupid autocorrect.

kelly422 · February 2014

Yep

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