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dm24angel
Happiness
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Donna
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Motrin or Tylenol
which is best for nighttime for teething hel;p?
I can see Noahs one tooth is just breaking through and thats why I think hes having troubles with sleep, Which is best?
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KSJ1210
LIF Infant
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shannon
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Re: Motrin or Tylenol
I think I used the motrin with Jenna it wa every 6 hours
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| Posted 1/16/08 8:49 PM |
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SkyzTheLimit
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Jamie
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Re: Motrin or Tylenol
Motrin works the best. I just gave it to Kara earlier.
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| Posted 1/16/08 8:50 PM |
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Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!
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Diana
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Re: Motrin or Tylenol
I have never used Motrin - bc I haven't had to since he turned 6 months - but with my nieces/nephews motrin is baby crack.
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| Posted 1/16/08 8:52 PM |
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dm24angel
Happiness
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Donna
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Re: Motrin or Tylenol
If I gave him Tylenol at 7 pm...
can I give motrin as well?
How doe sthat work?
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| Posted 1/16/08 8:53 PM |
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Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!
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Diana
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Re: Motrin or Tylenol
i think it might be too soon but i'm not positive - i would wait for other replies. sorry!
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| Posted 1/16/08 8:54 PM |
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cgdg61606
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Christine
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Re: Motrin or Tylenol
I haven't given DS Motrin yet. Ped said to only use it for fevers above 102. I think as long as he's 6 months, you CAN give Motrin, and it will last longer than Tylenol.
I'd wait 4 hours after the last dose of Tylenol before giving Motrin.
Good luck!! I hope he sleeps!!
 
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| Posted 1/16/08 8:57 PM |
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MyChip-n-Dales
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aeriell
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Re: Motrin or Tylenol
yes, motrin!!
and as per the ped you can alternate motrin and tylenol..
tylenol every 4 hrs and motrin every 6hr.
hope it gets better!
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| Posted 1/16/08 8:57 PM |
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itkocak
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Re: Motrin or Tylenol
Message edited 11/15/2011 9:54:52 PM.
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| Posted 1/16/08 8:57 PM |
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lbelle821
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Re: Motrin or Tylenol
Posted by dm24angel
If I gave him Tylenol at 7 pm...
can I give motrin as well?
How doe sthat work?
according to my ped. and the ER staff you can give both motrin and tylenol at the same time.
The only reason I know is because DS was spiking a 104.6 fever two weeks ago and I had already given him tylenol before I called the ped. but like a half hour later when the ped. called she told me to give him motrin because it'll last longer (through the night) and that they are different drugs. If you are hesitant you can try calling any pharmacist and they can confirm either way.
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| Posted 1/16/08 8:59 PM |
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lolagranola
LIF Adolescent
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Re: Motrin or Tylenol
I prefer Motrin, which lasts up to 8 hours. Seems to work better at night. You can give it up to 10 days in a row.
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| Posted 1/16/08 9:27 PM |
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Bxgell2
Perfection
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Beth
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Re: Motrin or Tylenol
Motrin is better for teething - it lasts longer. Though, for any kind of cold/virus, our pediatrician recommends we only use tylenol because the anti-inflammatory properties of motrin can interfere with the body's natural way of fighting the infection.
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| Posted 1/16/08 9:36 PM |
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btrflygrl
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Shana
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Re: Motrin or Tylenol
motrin...it's ibeprofen (spelling??) which is anti-inflammatory (anti swelling). That's what causes pain with teething...the swelling of the gums and pressure of the tooth breaking through.
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| Posted 1/16/08 9:40 PM |
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an9elic
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Re: Motrin or Tylenol
Posted by lbelle821
Posted by dm24angel
If I gave him Tylenol at 7 pm...
can I give motrin as well?
How doe sthat work?
according to my ped. and the ER staff you can give both motrin and tylenol at the same time.
The only reason I know is because DS was spiking a 104.6 fever two weeks ago and I had already given him tylenol before I called the ped. but like a half hour later when the ped. called she told me to give him motrin because it'll last longer (through the night) and that they are different drugs. If you are hesitant you can try calling any pharmacist and they can confirm either way.
yep, ITA.. they are different drugs so you can piggyback them.. hope your DC feels better
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an9elic
♥ HJ ♥
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Re: Motrin or Tylenol
oh ps-- tylenol is easier on the stomach.. so i always did tylenol 1st and then if i really needed something more i would go for the motrin but make sure they dont have an empty stomach.
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| Posted 1/16/08 9:56 PM |
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ckone
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Re: Motrin or Tylenol
I always used Infant Tylenol but Motrin is known for being a pain killer.
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| Posted 1/16/08 10:04 PM |
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Diane
Hope is Contagious....catch it
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D
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Re: Motrin or Tylenol
Motrin
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| Posted 1/17/08 7:27 AM |
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chelle
It's a Good Life
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Isn't it obvious?
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Re: Motrin or Tylenol
We gave Bella Tylenol
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| Posted 1/17/08 7:48 AM |
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Re: Motrin or Tylenol
Motrin is by far the better of the 2 for my DD when she is teething. Tylenol does nothing for my DD. As long as your DS is over 6 months he can take Motrin.
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