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November 18, 2007 at 11:13 pm #45595

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Ariella’s been miserable these past few weeks. I’ve been giving her Tylenol once a day when the teething gets really bad. I really hate giving meds and I try to do it as less as possible since she’s already on Prevacid. Poor girl..I was brushing her teeth today and noticed that all 4 canines are coming in at the same time. No wonder she’s been so cranky lately. How much Tylenol is ok to give?

November 19, 2007 at 4:02 am #45600

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I’m no expert of course. But one of my friends little girls has been diagnosed with juvenile arthritis. Her dr OKed ibuprofen at the reccomended dose around the clock. He told her there was no evidence of long term effects from this. Hopefully one of the pharmacists out there will chime in, but my understanding is as long as you stick to the correct dose you should be Ok.

BTW, I’m glad she finally likes wearing shoes!

November 19, 2007 at 6:45 am #45602

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As long as you don’t give it more than recommended ( I think it is either 4 or 6 times/day) per the bottle you should be fine. She probably needs 1.2 mls each dose. According to DH (a pharmacist) this is the dose that they stay at for a whileonce they get to it. That is what Cooper takes. I try to only give it to him at naps and bedtime just to help him sleep better.

November 19, 2007 at 5:41 pm #45607

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The recommended dose of Tylenol for infants and children based on weight:

6-11 lbs: 40 mg

12-17 lbs: 80 mg

18-23 lbs: 120 mg

24-35 lbs: 160 mg

36-47 lbs: 240 mg

48-59 lbs: 320 mg

60-71 lbs: 400 mg

72+ lbs: 480 mg

The “infant” Tylenol is 80 mg/mL and the “junior” strength is 160 mg/5mL (160 mg per teaspoon). Similarly, the “infant” meltaways are 80 mg per tablet and the “junior” meltaways are 160 mg per tablet. You can give Tylenol every 4-6 hours, but it isn’t recommended to give more than 5 doses per day. Hope this helps!

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November 19, 2007 at 6:26 pm #45609

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and, just in case sheri isn’t here to help us

http://www.askdrsears.com has dosing by weight for all the ‘major’ over-the-counter meds for infants/toddlers/children

(click on ‘medicine cabinet’)

but we need sheri!!

November 19, 2007 at 9:54 pm #45613

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Thank you ladies. I’ve been giving her .8 mgs before she goes to bed every night. Even though I give it to her once a day, I still feel guilty doing it since she’s getting Prevacid as it is. I guess I’m just too paranoid about the meds but I don’t want to damage her liver so early in life. Last night she woke up at 12:30 am and did not go back down until 4:30 am!!!! Oh, I’m exhausted! Sorry to complain again :(((

November 19, 2007 at 10:39 pm #45615

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Therese, it took her literally 3 days to get used to the idea. We were thrilled that she got used to them so quickly.

November 20, 2007 at 3:39 am #45617

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I could be wrong but I think damage to the liver is a byproduct of overdosing? As long as you keep in her therapeutic range (dose per weight) she’s probably OK. I think its also important not to underdose because there won’t be enough of the drug to help. Again I’m not a pharmacist.

Next thing you know she will be trying to get into your shoes!!!

November 24, 2007 at 12:20 am #45727

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I believe it was the drsears website that Laura mentioned that said tylenol isn’t dangerous unless you give SEVEN TIMES the recommended amount. That would be QUITE a mistake! As long as you are staying within the recommended guidelines, she’ll be fine.

We’re not there yet, but I’ve heard several mommies say those eye teeth are the WORST! I hope she feels better soon!

(and YAY for shoes, too!)

November 24, 2007 at 8:01 pm #45735

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Amy, her right lower molar came in (I didn’t even know that it was coming out) and her upper 2 canines are peaking through. Her lower canines are about to erupt as well. She basically is getting 5 all at the same time. DH was saying that maybe she’ll just get all of her teeth before this baby is born :)) Haha, yeah right. We should be so lucky.
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