What is Childrens Ibuprofen? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Childrens Ibuprofen

• Read the directions and warnings before giving children’s ibuprofen to a child.

• Find the appropriate dose on the dosage chart, directions, or medication guide included with or printed on the medication’s packaging.

• Use weight to determine the correct dose. If the child’s weight is unknown, weigh the child in order to calculate the proper dose. As a last resort, the dose can be based on age, but it is not as accurate or safe as weight-based dosing.

• Ask a pharmacist if you’re unsure how much children’s ibuprofen to give a child.

• When giving children ibuprofen, avoid giving other medications containing ibuprofen or other NSAIDs such as aspirin or naproxen unless under the direction of a healthcare provider. Doing so raises the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding or other problems.

• Check the expiration date on the bottle or package. Expired medicines should be disposed of safely and replaced.

• When administering the oral suspension, always shake the bottle vigorously before drawing out a dose. The ibuprofen may settle to the bottom.

• Use the child’s weight rather than age to determine the correct dose. If the child’s weight is unknown, weigh the child first. In a pinch, use the child’s age to guide dosing decisions.

• Always use the measuring cup or a measuring syringe to measure the dose. Do not use any other kind of devices such as measuring spoons or regular spoons. If you lose the cup, a pharmacy can provide a dosing cup or medicine syringe free of charge.

• The chewable tablets may cause burning in the mouth or esophagus, so keep the child upright for about 15-30 minutes after taking the medicine.

• Give this medicine with milk or food if it causes stomach problems. 

• If possible, have another adult check the dosing chart and the measured dose before giving the medicine.

• For each dose, record the time in a diary or schedule to ensure that the next dose is not given too early.

What to do if you miss a dose of Childrens Ibuprofen

Childrens Ibuprofen contraindications - Who shouldn't take Childrens Ibuprofen?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use if you had an allergic reaction (including asthma) to ibuprofen, aspirin, or another NSAID, or right before or after heart surgery.

Childrens Ibuprofen warnings

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, asthma, lupus or a similar connective tissue disease, or a history of ulcers or other digestion problems. Tell your doctor if you smoke or have heart or blood circulation problems, including high blood pressure, heart failure (CHF), or bleeding problems.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use this medicine during the later part of pregnancy.

• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

• Trouble seeing, blind spots, change in how you see colors

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Bleeding and ulcers in the stomach or intestinesHigher risk of heart attack or strokeLiver damageKidney damageVision problems

• Call your doctor if symptoms get worse, pain lasts more than 10 days, or fever lasts more than 3 days.

• This medicine might contain sugar or phenylalanine (aspartame).

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Severe stomach pain, vomiting blood, bloody or black, tarry stools

• Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, rapid weight gain

Childrens Ibuprofen interactions & what to avoid when taking Childrens Ibuprofen

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine.

• This medicine might contain sugar or phenylalanine (aspartame).

• Call your doctor if symptoms get worse, pain lasts more than 10 days, or fever lasts more than 3 days.

• Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

• Do not use any other NSAID medicine unless your doctor says it is okay. Some other NSAIDs are aspirin, diclofenac, naproxen, or celecoxib.

• Some foods and medicine can affect how ibuprofen works. Tell your doctor if you are also using lithium, methotrexate, a blood thinner (such as warfarin), a steroid medicine (such as hydrocortisone, prednisolone, prednisone), a diuretic (water pill), or an ACE inhibitor blood pressure medicine.