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Back Pain Home Care: Pain In Children

Common medications used for pain and fever in children include:

Aspirin should not be used in children.

Acetaminophen

Acetaminophen decreases fever and pain, but does not help inflammation.
Dose is 10-15 mg per kilogram (5-7 mg per pound) of body weight every 4-6 hours, up to the adult dose.
Do not exceed the maximum daily dose.
Acetaminophen products come in various strengths. Always follow the package instructions.
Avoid this drug in children with liver disease or an allergy to acetaminophen.
Common acetaminophen products include Tylenol, Panadol and many others.

Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen decreases pain, fever and inflammation.
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID).
Dose for children over 6 months of age is 7-10 mg per kilogram (4-5 mg per pound) of body weight every 6 hours, up to the adult dose.
Do not exceed the maximum daily dose.
Always follow the package instructions.
Avoid this drug in children with liver, kidney, stomach or bleeding problems.
Brand names include Advil, Motrin and Nuprin.

Naproxen

Naproxen (Aleve) decreases pain, fever and inflammation.
Naproxen is not approved for use in children less than 13 years old.
Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID).
Dose is 200 mg twice a day with food.
Do not exceed 500 mg per day.
Always follow the package instructions.
Avoid this drug in children with liver, kidney, stomach or bleeding problems.

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Last Updated: Sep 13, 2007 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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