Children's Advil Suspension
Written: Jul 27 '00 (Updated Jul 27 '00)
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Pros: Works quick to bring fever down and lasts long
Cons: Potential Allergic reaction
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| ctinhan's Full Review: Children's Advil Suspension |
Disclosure: Please seek medical advice from your doctor before giving this medication to your child.
As I stated in some earlier epinions, my daughter had been very sick for over five months. She suffered from multiple colds, ear infections, and mono. She also had all the aches and pains that are associated with those illnesses. I was used to giving my daughter Children's Tylenol for relief of her symptoms but her pediatrician suggested I use Children's Advil Suspension during some of her sicker times.
Although I have used Advil products for myself, I was still a little leary about giving my daughter this product due to the possible side effects that she could have faced. The doctor did not think that my daughter would experience any problems with this medication, so I grudgingly decided to give it a try.
Children's Advil Suspension comes in two different flavors to make the medicine a little more pleasing to your child's palate. We have tried both the fruit and grape flavor but my daughter seems to prefer the fruit flavor more.
The ingredients in Children's Advil Suspension are as follows:
Ibuprofen 100 milligrams per 5mL (teaspoon)
artificial flavor
carboxymethylcellulose sodium
citric acid
edetate disodium
FD&C Red No.40
glycerin
micro-crystalline cellulose
polysorbate 80
purified water
sodium benzoate
sorbitol solution
sucrose
xanthan gum.
The main purpose of this medication is to provide your child with temporary relief of the minor aches and pains that are associated with colds, sore throat, headaches, and toothaches. It will also reduce any fever they may have. On the occasions that I gave this product to my daughter, it always worked very well on her. It seemed to make her feel more comfortable as well as reduced her fever within an hour of her taking the medicine.
Children's Advil Suspension comes in a 4 ounce plastic bottle with a safety cap on it. It also comes with a measuring cup that should only be used with this specific medicine. The reason being that this product is very thick in consistency and the lines on the measuring cup take into account the amount of medicine that will be left clinging to the sides after your child takes the recommended dose. If you did use this measuring cup with another medicine you could potentially harm your child with overdosing them.
The recommended dose of Children's Advil Suspension is stated on the back of the package. The manufacturer suggests you use your child's weight as the primary guide to figure the correct amount of medicine to give your child. They also break the dose down by age but, the age factor should come in secondary to the child's weight when figuring the dosage.
The recommended dosages are as follows:
Less than 24 pounds or under two years of age-consult your physician.
24-35 pounds, age 2-3, give 1 teaspoon.
36-47 pounds, age 4-5, give 1 1/2 teaspoons.
48-59 pounds, age 6-8, give 2 teaspoons
60-71 pounds, age 9-10, give 2 1/2 teaspoons
72-95 pounds, age 11, give 3 teaspoons
Children's Advil Suspension may be given to your child every 6-8 hours, not to exceed 4 doses in a 24 hour period. If your child experiences an upset tummy after taking this product then the manufacturer recommends that you give the medicine with food or milk to combat this problem.
When first purchasing this product, it is important to make sure the plastic safety wrap that encloses each bottle is intact. If it isn't, do not use any of the medication. Also, please take note of the expiration date that is imprinted on the bottom of the package. If the date is past, please purchase a fresh bottle.
My concern with this product is because of the potential risks with the use of this medication. The risks and warnings stated by the manufacturer are as follows:
Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include: hives, asthma, wheezing, facial swelling and shock.
Do not use this product if your child has ever had an allergic reaction, problem or if they have experienced any serious side effects to any pain reliever/fever reducer.
Do not use this product if your child is dehydrated due to continued vomiting, diarrhea or lack of fluid intake.
Consult a physician before giving this product to your child if your child is under a doctor's care for any serious condition or is taking any other drug.
Consult a physician if any redness or swelling is present.
Do not take give this product to your child if they are taking any other product that contains ibuprofen, or any other pain reliever/fever reducer.
Consult your physician if your child has stomach pain.
You should stop giving your child this medication if your child experiences any of the following:
Should an allergic reaction occur, seek medical help right away.
If fever or pain lasts for more than 3 days.
If your child does not get any relief within the 24 hours of treatment.
If pain or fever get worse.
If any new symptoms appear.
The main concern I have with the above warnings is that this product is recommended for children as young as two years old and at that age it may be difficult for them to communicate what actually hurts them and to what degree.
Although all medications have side effects, I much prefer to give my daughter Children's Tylenol for the relief of her symptoms. Children's Advil does work quicker and lasts longer than Children's Tylenol but there are just so many warnings that I am leary about this product being used without a physician's recommendation.
If you do give your child this medication, be sure to pay special attention to the symptoms that your child has before taking the medication so you can compare them to what happens after your child takes it. Also, to avoid potential overdose please keep this medication out of reach of children. In case of overdose, contact a poison control center right away.
Although I have used this product on occasion, it is not one that I am comfortable giving my daughter unless her pediatrician tells me to. When my doctor tells me to give this to my daughter, I do give it to her and it provides her with long lasting relief of her symptoms.
Recommended:
Yes
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