FreeMD® Gastroenteritis Home Care: Pain And Fever Children

Gastroenteritis Home Care: Pain And Fever Children

Common medications used at home for pain and fever in children with gastroenteritis include:

Acetaminophen: the best drug to use when the intestinal tract is irritated
Ibuprofen: may be used in children, but is more likely to cause side effects in this condition. Ask your doctor first.

Acetaminophen

Acetaminophen decreases fever and pain, but does not help inflammation.
Dosing 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.
It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID).
Dosing 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.