Calpol/Nurofen?
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Dont want to start a debate here, although I am not precious enough to know that some people will disagree with me! lol!
How often would you consider it acceptable to give either of these medicines for? The boys are teething really badly, although I only think this is what it is obviously, but I hate giving medicine. I dont take it myself unless I am in desperate pain (I get migranes and have to take meds, but I didnt take any of my painkillers past 7 days after my section as the pain was manageable)
However, I seem to be giving them either of these meds (mainly Nurofen at the moment) quite regularly. It has taken just over a month to almost finish a small bottle of Nurofen (for 2 of them!) My MIL (who I do get on with!) says that, if they are better after the meds then it is obviously helping and so I shouldnt feel so bad about it. Hubby says the same thing. But, as yet, the teeth they are struggling with (they have large top teeth like me it would seem) still havent popped through. I have watched them move down the gum through the month so im sure this is what it is.
What do you think? How often do you give the meds? Are you someone who gives it at the sign of a sniffle to nip it in the bud or do you wait until it's desperately needed?
Be nice ladies please! lol
How often would you consider it acceptable to give either of these medicines for? The boys are teething really badly, although I only think this is what it is obviously, but I hate giving medicine. I dont take it myself unless I am in desperate pain (I get migranes and have to take meds, but I didnt take any of my painkillers past 7 days after my section as the pain was manageable)
However, I seem to be giving them either of these meds (mainly Nurofen at the moment) quite regularly. It has taken just over a month to almost finish a small bottle of Nurofen (for 2 of them!) My MIL (who I do get on with!) says that, if they are better after the meds then it is obviously helping and so I shouldnt feel so bad about it. Hubby says the same thing. But, as yet, the teeth they are struggling with (they have large top teeth like me it would seem) still havent popped through. I have watched them move down the gum through the month so im sure this is what it is.
What do you think? How often do you give the meds? Are you someone who gives it at the sign of a sniffle to nip it in the bud or do you wait until it's desperately needed?
Be nice ladies please! lol
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I've been giving calpol for the last 3 nights before bed and also occasionally during the night if he has gotten up in pain (obviously leaving 4hrs between doses).
It's difficult to know how long to give it for. I haven't given the ibruprofen yet but have it here just in case. I know it says on the box about how long to give it for but I think that may be if your having to give it 4 times a day every day but if your only giving it once or so a day then I personnally would carry on until they are not in pain.
If you are concerned then you could pop into a chemist and talk to the pharmacist-they should be able to give you some professional advice on the medicines and the amount your using.
Hope they feel better soon.
Rafferty had Tonsillitus 3 weeks ago and over 2 weeks he had both Meds every 4-6 hours until i felt he was back to his normal self.
Its so frustrating to not know what is hurting them that i think its best to help them out with any pain, if your boys are not themselves then i dont think giving them medicine will do any harm,
x x x
It is only once or twice a day, and not every day, and I havent given both together, except on the advice of a doctor when they had bronchiolitus.
I do give it on the odd occasion at night, when they are obviously in pain.
Thank you xxx
I do only give it once a day, and not on many days. Maybe im worrying about it too much!
Still with things like coughs and colds though i try and do things like steaming and lemon and honey hot drinks before any meds.
Speak to a pharmacist about any questions, they are far more knowledgeable about meds than most gp's.
I try not to give it to him every day and try cold yoghurts and things first but if he is clearly in a lot of pain I give him calpol. Did I read on FB that you have those food net things? Have you tried putting pieces of frozen melon or banana in them for them to chew on to help? Someone recommended that to me recently.
Did you know you are not supposed to give them nurofen on an empty stomach? Someone told me recently so thought I would share the wisdom!
So don't feel guilty at all Gemmiebaby.
One thing I have been doing is using the herbal Ashton and Parsons teething granules before I was certain it was teething pain as I didn't want to give her Calpol unnecessarily. Coco you saying about your parents being hippy - my family all think I'm some kind of hippy because of the granules and I use Weleda natural products on baby girl
xxx
I used to work for the company that make both Calpol and Calprofen and the testing is RIGOROUS. There is no way anyone is going to sell a drug for babies especially unless they know it is absolutely safe. Paracetamol and Ibuprofen have been around for years and there's loads of data to prove that they are safe.
As long as you follow the instructions and don't exceed the recommended dose there is no problem. These recommended doses are way below the safety limit and Dr's will prescribe them both at higher doses for longer periods of time if necessary.
There's no way I'm going to let my LO suffer when I know there is something in the cupboard that will help. Why would I not give it to her?
B x
- the stated recommended dosage is way below any danger level so just stick to them.
- the teething granules work wonders!! I always try these first, then the panadol or nurofen.
- always give nurofen with or after food (I dont think it says this on the bottle but iboprofen can give stomach ulcers if taken on an empty stomach)
We now have 7 teeth and I have to say those 2 top front teeth were the worst so far, and the longest to actually come through. I also felt at that time i might be giving the panadol/nurofen to my son for too long but I was at the gp for something else and I mentioned it and he wasnt phased.
Bongela is also good to try before the panadol or nurofen (make sure you have the teething one as Ive seen several times that some stores stock the adult one in the baby section!!! :x )
Also, have you tried Anbesol? It's also very effective.