Spryte Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 DS is sick, and I have a fever question. I'm one that tends to give advil/tylenol if the kiddo is miserable, regardless of fever. So when he woke feeling crummy - sore throat, headache, and body aches, I gave him Advil this morning. Since then he's had a second dose at 3:00 pm. But his temp is hovering just under 102, despite the Advil. Just seems a little high for having Advil in his system, and it always seems to go up more at night. Any tips/ideas/thoughts on what to do/not do this evening? Should I switch to Tylenol, or alternate meds if it goes to a certain degree? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificent_baby Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Yes, alternate. That way when one is beginning to wear off, the other one is kicking in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 Ok, that was my thought. I can't remember the timing though - how do I space them when alternating? Off to google but would like to hear from other moms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinmami01 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I would definitely alternate. I have always had to watch fevers with my boys because of their seizures. I would always alternate between the Tylenol and Advil. I continued to do so for uptick 24 hrs afterwards because of their issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificent_baby Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I do every 4 hours, but you could call and ask a pharmacist just to be sure. It will also be more effective if you dose by weight. Make sure you aren't going over the limit every 24 hours. Also, use cool washcloths, remove clothing, etc. Hope he's feeling better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 Thanks! I'm double checking the dose now, just to be sure I've got it right, using Dr Sears' charts... Thanks a bunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.