is there anything u can give a two year old to help him sleep? is tylenol (acetaminophen) pm safe?

Question

Is tylenol (acetaminophen) pm safe nightly if can't sleep?

Answer 1

Danger: One does not give a child sleeping medication. I am going to be very frank here. But giving a child sleeping medication is extremely unwise and inappropriate. If you need some help managing the child and want some suggestions on how to train children to sleep then a good guidebook is a smart investment or discussing this with your child's pediatrician may be the next step.

Answer 2

Yes- not a sleep med: Tylenol (acetaminophen) PM is safe at the recommended dose for your child. However, it should be used if he or she is sick rather than as a sleep medication. Once in a while that is not a problem. But regular use in that way will not teach your child how to calm down and get to sleep without meds. That is not what it is for. I also suspect that regular use is not safe.

Answer 3

No: Sleep aids are not reccomended in children . Unless he has other neurological or developmental disorders due to which he is having sleep issues then you have to talk to your pediatrician about it.

Answer 4

Length of effect: Both treat fever and pain. Ibuprofen lasts 6-8 hours while Acetaminophen lasts about 4 hours. Sometimes, one seems to work better than the other, either for certain symptoms or for certain children. (for instance, i find Ibuprofen more helpful for sore throats, usually.) pick the one that helps the most for your child, for their symptoms. (the "alternating" idea isn't recommended.).

Answer 5

Motrin or tylenol (acetaminophen)?: Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory medication. It treats pain, fever and swelling. Each dose lasts 6-8 hrs. Acetaminophen relieves pain and fever, but not inflammation. It is given every 4 hrs.

Answer 6

Chemical makeup: Both relieve pain and fever, but they are chemically different. Ibuprofen works in an inflammatory pathway of the body which also makes it a good medicine for inflammation, which Acetaminophen is not. Ibuprofen can cause problems with the stomach lining and with the kidneys because of where/how it acts in the body. Acetaminophen can cause a problem with the liver if taken in excess.

Answer 7

Anti-inflammatory: Both are pain relievers. However, Ibuprofen is both a pain-reliever and an anti-inflammatory. Anti-inflammatory medications help with such things as swollen joints and pulled muscles in a more effective manner than acetaminophen. Also Ibuprofen is broken-down by the kidneys and Acetaminophen is metabolized by the liver. One may need to be avoided in children with kidney or liver disease.

Answer 8

Medication: Acetaminophen is antipyrtec (fever reducer) and pain reliever, Ibuprofen is antipyretic, pain reducer and anti-inflammatory. Acetaminophen works for 4-6 hours, Ibuprofen for 6-8 hours. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is gentle on an empty stomach. If Ibuprofen is taken for a long time on an empty stomach it may cause stomach mucosal irritation.

Answer 9

Little difference: There is little or no visible difference in a child, between taking acetominophen (brand: tylenol (acetaminophen)) or Ibuprofen (brands: advil, motrin). Both are for treating fever, pain, and inflammation. Always be sure the dose is correct, and do not "double-dose" by giving other cold medicines that also contain tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen. Tylenol (acetaminophen) can be used for babies over 2 months, & Ibuprofen over 6 months old.

Answer 10

Ibuprofen/acetaminop: Both reduce fever& pain. Acetaminophen (tylenol/feverall) is easier on the stomach, but lasts only about 4 hours. It's available in rectal suppository (a godsend for the vomiting tot w/ fever). It's very toxic when overdosed, though. Ibuprofen (motrin/advil) also reduces swelling (great for sore throats) & lasts 6-8 hours which improves sleep for everyone ;). Follow the label or ask your doctor.

Answer 11

Time + side effects: The biggest different is that Ibuprofen lasts 6-8 hours, while Acetaminophen dosing is every 4 hours. Ibuprofen can upset an empty tummy and -- rarely -- can harm the kidneys or intestines. A large overdose of Acetaminophen can damage the liver. I personally prefer Acetaminophen for the first six months of life.

Answer 12

Both control fever: Acetaminophen is used for pain and fever, Ibuprofen is used for pain, fever and inflammation. Acetaminophen is cleared by the liver, iboprofen is cleared by the kidneys.

Answer 13

Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen stops inflammation by changing the body response, a pathway that turns on the signals to fight an inflammation. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is purely a medication that stops pain.

Answer 14

Ibuprofen : Is an anti-inflammatory. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is not.

Answer 15

NSAIDs vs Tylenol (acetaminophen): Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti inflammatory that can be used to reduce pain and inflammation. Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Acetaminophen is a anti-pyretic medication used to reduce pain and fever, however tylenol (acetaminophen) does not reduce inflammation.

Answer 16

Both Are Analgesics: Ibuprofen is a NSAID and can help reduce inflammation if taken at the correct dosage. Acetaminophen is an analgesic and does not offer any anti-inflammatory benefits. Both can help reduce a fever and reduce pain.

Answer 17

Thanks for asking!: There is lot of difference - classification - one is for reduction of fever--tylenol, other is lot for arthritis pain complications are different too one injures kidney other stomach.

Answer 18

Difference: Ibuprofen is NSAID while Acetaminophen has some analgesic properties but different mechanism of action.

Answer 19

No: Generally, no. Pregnancy does cause sleep related problems, most notably due to discomfort and/or anxiety, and this can increase problems with depression. After delivery, sleep deprivation can add to this. Good mental health includes personal time, exercise and nutrition and deficiencies in any one do increase your risk.

Answer 20

Not necessarily: I need to have more information what you mean. If you aren't able to sleep (insomnia or early morning wakening with difficulty falling back to sleep) that may be a sign that some depression is starting. However, many pregnant women may have difficulty getting comfortable especially as they get larger or have to awaken to use the bathroom. So i would advise you to discuss this with your ob-gyne.

Answer 21

Yes: Nature has provided wonderful protection for the developing baby -- the amniotic sac (bag of waters) acts as a natural shock absorber, so sleeping on your stomach is perfectly safe. By the time you've reached the third trimester, you won't want to, because you can't!

Answer 22

Yes: Generally women find sleeping on their stomach to be uncomfortable when they are in the third trimester. Women who have high blood pressure or lupus or certain serious medical problems, where getting enough blood to the baby is an issue, are told to sleep on their side because this naturally supplies more blood to the baby.

Answer 23

Yes: If your are comfortable doing that. It may become impractical later in pregnancy.

Answer 24

Sleeping position: At early of first trimester-when you are not yet showing- you can sleep on your stomach without any problem. Once you start showingor at later stage of pregnancy- i dont think you would feel comfortable to sleep on your stomach.

Answer 25

Yes: Ambien (zolpidem) is a pregnancy category c medication, which means to take during pregnancy only if the benefits out weigh the risks. Only the mother and ob/gyn can make that decision. Precautions need to be taken to protect the sleep walking mother such as locking doors to the outside and padding sharp furniture corners.

Answer 26

Sleep Walking: Yes, you may hurt your baby if you are sleepwalkling and happen to drop the baby or roll over in bed and suffocate the baby.

Answer 27

Possibly: Viagra (sildenafil) and any agent used treat erectile dysfunction can induce priapism. If viagra (sildenafil) is taken at night, then it is possible that a normal erection could last longer and cause priapism. Who actually develops priapism depends on their risk factors such as age, comorbidities including diabetes and hypertension, and use of other medications. The more comorbidities a man has, the less likely.

Answer 28

Unlikely: Don't take viagra (sildenafil) if your 23you don't need it.

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