Question 1

my toddler swallowed a 200mg ibuprofen tablet. he vomited immediately and the pill is intact.  will he be ok?

Accepted Answer

Overdose: If you got your pill back, he will be quite fine and the bottle kept out of reach in future.  A single dose would-be unlikely to cause damage.

Question 2

is it possible to get little pills stuck between your nasal passage and your throat. and can it burn your throat if not swallowed.ibuprofen.

Accepted Answer

Yes definitly: Aspirin, ibuprofen, potassium pills and others can cause small ulcers.  In some people the pills get stuck in the tonsils 
but some people have pockets (diverticulae) in the throat or esophagus and some people have narrowing or spasms in the esophagus. 
The enteric coated medications are designed to dissolve lower in the GI tract.  Try that.
If it is a problem you should see a gastroenterologist.

Question 3

whats considered overdose of ibuprofen in a 25 pound toddler?

Accepted Answer

&gt;110mg: The recommended dosage for a 25lb kid is  from 55mg to 110 mg. 1tsp (5ml) of children's Ibuprofen equals to 100mg. The dosing interval is every 6-8 hours as needed.

Question 4

can i give a toddler ibuprofen and benadryl (diphenhydramine) together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They can safely be given together in most situations to an otherwise healthy toddler.

Question 5

can a toddler have ibuprofen and an antibiotic at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Ibuprofen 7 antibiotics do not interfere with each other so they can be taken at the same time.

Question 6

my toddler has had a fever of 102 all day and i haven't been able to keep it down, he just puked ibuprofen and he's been lethargic,  what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Go to hospital now: Lethargy in anyone, much less a toddler, with fever who's puking is never a good thing and shouldn't be managed at home. This is not something that can wait for tomorrow (or monday) morning. So take him to your closest er now. Good luck!

Question 7

is it possible to injure ears w/ infant q tips?  my toddler cried upon my cleaning his ear & it bled. i gave him ibuprofen he was ok. c dr in the am.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Q-tips should NEVER be inserted in an infants ear canal.At best you get a little wax out, but the relative size makes them work like a cannon ram rod,pushing most of the debris inside. You can also scrape the wall and trigger bleeding,or worse.

Question 8

when should i take my toddler to the hospital for fever? hes teething and has a slight wet cough. his rectal temp is 39.1, ibuprofen doesnt seem to help with the teething.

Accepted Answer

Breathing difficulty: If there is breathing difficulty, then please see a clinic or hospital. Treatment with both Tylenol every 4 hours and ibuprofen every six hours may reduce the fever. If the cough or fever persist for three days or more, please see your pediatrician.  Continue to provide fluids, treat fever and observe carefully.

Question 9

my 2 1/2 year old boy swallowed some ibuprofen. i think he took 4. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

: I would contact the poison control center @ 1-800-222-1222. If it was 4 it is not a lethal dose but please consult with the experts at the PCS who can advise you on the issues.

Question 10

what do you suggest if i swallowed an advil (ibuprofen) and i think it went down the wrong pipe?

Accepted Answer

If you are having: difficulty breathing seek urgent medical care. If you don't have symptoms- it is quite unlikely that you aspirated the medicine.

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My toddler swallowed a 200mg ibuprofen tablet. he vomited immediately and the pill is intact. will he be ok?

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Is it possible to get little pills stuck between your nasal passage and your throat. and can it burn your throat if not swallowed.ibuprofen.

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Whats considered overdose of ibuprofen in a 25 pound toddler?

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Can i give a toddler ibuprofen and benadryl (diphenhydramine) together?

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Can a toddler have ibuprofen and an antibiotic at the same time?

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My toddler has had a fever of 102 all day and i haven't been able to keep it down, he just puked ibuprofen and he's been lethargic, what should i do?

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Is it possible to injure ears w/ infant q tips? my toddler cried upon my cleaning his ear & it bled. i gave him ibuprofen he was ok. c dr in the am.

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When should i take my toddler to the hospital for fever? hes teething and has a slight wet cough. his rectal temp is 39.1, ibuprofen doesnt seem to help with the teething.

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My 2 1/2 year old boy swallowed some ibuprofen. i think he took 4. what should i do?

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What do you suggest if i swallowed an advil (ibuprofen) and i think it went down the wrong pipe?

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