Email from my Ped saying what you can use in lieu of the recalled products

What should I give my child for pain or fever?

You may use generic alternatives of the liquids or switch to the chewables where appropriate.


The generic for Tylenol is acetominophen. Tylenol Chewables are still available.

The generic for Motrin is ibuprofen. Motrin Chewables are still available. Advil is a brand of ibuprofen and therefore equivalent to Motrin. Advil has infant and child formulations that can be used.

The generic for Benadryl is diphenhydramine. As well, brand Benadryl comes as a chewable which has not been recalled. One teaspoon of the benadryl liquid (12.5 mg) is equal to 1 chewable (12.5 mg)

The generic for Zyrtec is cetirizine. As well, brand Zyrtec is available as a chewable which has not been recalled. One teaspoon of the Zyrtec liquid (5mg) is equal to 1 chewable (5 mg.)
Claritin is another allergy medicine which can be used.

Tylenol & Motrin Dosing

Allergy Med Info

Re: Email from my Ped saying what you can use in lieu of the recalled products

Thank you. This is exactly what i did. I went to rite aid and got all generics. I know the zytec chewables werent recalled, but im not using it. I switched to Claritin this morning for my ds.

Re: Email from my Ped saying what you can use in lieu of the recalled products

I got the same email. good thinking to post!

Re: Email from my Ped saying what you can use in lieu of the recalled products

thank you, my dd is running a slight temp from shots yesterday!!!!