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Children’s Motrin
Overview
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Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension Dye-Free Berry, Ibuprofen, Fever Reducer
- Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to the common cold, flu, sore throat, headache, and toothache.
- Temporarily reduces fever.
- Contains ibuprofen.
- Dye-free liquid with berry flavor.
- Lasts up to 8 hours.
- For children ages 2 to 11.
- Two 4-ounce bottles.
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When kids’ energy is low, and their fevers are high (over 102°F), you know something’s up. They may be battling an infection, but here’s how you can help take that fever down.
1. Run a bath with lukewarm water.
Have your kids come out if it makes them shiver, though, as chills can make their temperature rise.
2. Offer lots of water to drink.
Fevers and dehydration can go hand in hand. But have kids stay away from soda – the caffeine will just dehydrate them more. -
3. Call your pediatrician if your child:
Has a temperature over 100.4°F.
Has a temperature over 100.4°F plus any of these symptoms:- Severe headache.
- Sore throat or ear pain.
- Repeated vomiting or diarrhea.
- Stiff neck.
- Strange rash.
- Looks very ill, or extremely drowsy or fussy.
- Has been in a very hot place (like an overheated car).
- Has underlying immune system problems, seizure history, or takes steroids.
- Seems to be getting worse, even after being treated.
To stop the fever-causing bug from spreading, make sure everyone at home washes their hands often, and doesn’t share utensils, glasses or towels.
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Practices, parties, projects and playdates. Your kids look forward to a lot – and neither of you wants them to miss out because of a cold. Along with extra drinks and rest, these tips can help kids get well sooner:
- Use saline nose drops. They’ll loosen the congestion and clear the stuffiness.
- Run a warm bath. It can make breathing easier and help with muscle aches. Taking in the steam from a shower’s good, too.
- At night, turn on a cool-mist humidifier or vaporizer. You’ll help break up chest and sinus mucus and speed up relief. Just remember to clean it often.
To keep kids in school and out of the doctor’s office once they’re well:
- Dial up hand-washing. And teach them to keep it up – classmates with a cold are most contagious 2-4 days in, but they can still spread it up to 3 weeks later.
- When a family member’s sick, make a no-sharing rule. That goes for utensils, glasses and towels.
- Replace their toothbrushes. Post-illness is the perfect time.
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To help prevent medicine-related accidents, be sure to:
- Always read and follow the medicine label.
- Reread the directions before every dose; don’t try to rely on memory.
- Use only the dosing device that comes with the medicine.
- Wait the full amount of time between doses.
- Write down all doses given. Find a medicine tracker here.
- Store all medicines up, away, and out of sight. For more storage tips click here.
- Program the Poison Help number into your phone: 1-800-222-1222.
For more information, visit www.getreliefresponsibly.com, which provides tools to help you choose, use, store, and dispose of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines safely.
Use these charts to find the right dose
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A few reminders:
When giving any medicine, always read and follow the label carefully.
- Find right dose on chart.
- If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
- Only use the dosing device provided with the medicine. Do not use any other dosing device.
- Do not give more than directed.
- If needed, repeat dose every 6-8 hours. But, do not use more than 4 times a day.
- Shake well before using.
- mL = milliliter.
- Each 5 mL contains: sodium 2 mg.
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