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acetaminophen AND ibuprofen?

KateJuly2013KateJuly2013 member
edited February 2014 in July 2013 Moms
DD is one sick little peanut! I have been giving her Tylenol around the clock every 6 hrs, and it is the only thing that seems to help. No real fever but I have been medicating her for pain. She is cutting teeth on top of this chest cold. We have a pedi appt today just to make sure she doesn't have an ear infection or strep throat.

My question is, can I give her Advil too? After 4 or 5 hours she screams and cries, and then it is sooo hard to give her the Tylenol. I was thinking of giving her Advil 3 hours after the Tylenol. She's eating o.k. and is 14lbs 4 oz.

This sick baby shit is for the birds. All the babies should be healthy all the time.

Eta: Advil and Tylenol together. Jeez, can you tell I haven't slept?!?!

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  • Pink724Pink724 member
    Acetaminophen is Tylenol. Advil is ibuprofen. As far as I know, alternating ibuprofen and acetaminophen is ok, but not Tylenol and acetaminophen, as those are the same thing. I'd call the pedi to make sure. I hope she feels better!
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  • KateJuly2013KateJuly2013 member
    Just call me Special Snowflake today :p. I meant alternating ibuprofen and acetaminophen.

    I will talk to the pediatrician later too. Just feeling a little desperate right now :(
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  • KateJuly2013KateJuly2013 member
    @NKaeding we haven't tried ibuprofen before. She only turned six months a couple weeks ago. I know I prefer it over Tylenol for my own aches and pains.
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  • mittensonkittensmittensonkittens member
    I rarely use Tylenol after my LOs are 6 months. Ibuprofen works better and lasts longer.
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  • valstulasvalstulas member
    Yes, you can alternate Tylenol and ibuprofen. If you're tempted to choose one over the other, though, ibuprofen tends to manage pain more effectively.


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  • thegoodpotatothegoodpotato

    I find Advil way more effective.  In Canada, you can use it 4mo and up without consulting a physician, so we've been using it for a while for teething (although Amanda's such a sensitive girl, only the teething gel really gives her any relief).

    I really recommend it, but it's always good to consult a professional.  ;)

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  • KKinATXKKinATX member
    ms.mittens said:
    I rarely use Tylenol after my LOs are 6 months. Ibuprofen works better and lasts longer.
    This.  In extreme cases where they are in a lot of pain or have high fever I do alternate.  But after 6 months my go-to is ibuprofen.
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  • KateJuly2013KateJuly2013 member
    Thanks ladies! Pedi diagnosed an ear infection. The Advil is helping sooo much. She smiled even! Amoxicillin prescribed as well. Now to avoid the inevitable antibiotic diarrhea...

    Thanks again!
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  • Caitable25Caitable25 member
    NKaeding said:
    Our doc said you can alternate Tylenol and Motrin, one every three hours. For us, Motrin is way more effective.
    Ditto


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  • theuntaggablektheuntaggablek member
    Yes @mermomo5 is right that Morton can upset tummies. Belated thanks to you @mermom for pointing that out...my little guy ralphed 10 minutes after every dose. No motrin for him.

    Good luck to you @katejuly2013. Hope your lo feels better soon.
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