Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My child is 5mths and 16 days old, she's spiked a small fever that's not going away on it's own. is it okay to give infants ibuprofen?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Fever: The issue really is not which fever reducer is ok to use. A baby of that age should not be treated for a fever that won't go away without knowing why? Have her evaluated by a pediatrician. :)
Answered 4/2/2017
3.6k views
Yes, it has been: found to be safe in 6 month old infants, and your baby is close enough. Dose is 50 mg for every 12 # of weight every 6-8 hours. When febrile, it is best to judge baby's behavior, alertness, feeding,breathing problems, etc. to determine the need to be seen by a doctor. A fever more that 2-3 days should be evaluated. Ibuprofen can bother stomach, so caution if vomiting or eating poorly.
Answered 10/15/2014
3.6k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
My 4 yr old child has been having a very high fever. I would like to alternate acetaminophen and ibuprofen. How far apart should they be taken?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
My 3 year old is having fever as high as 103 with cough. Giving her panadol every 6 hours n just started advil (ibuprofen). Can i give these 2 medicines together?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My 19 months old baby has a 100 fever, I gave him an Advil (ibuprofen) 2 hours ago, it went down 30 minutes later and now it's getting up again, what do I do?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I gave my 4 year old daughter similasan 8 hours ago but she has a fever now is it safe to give her ibuprofen.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My son 4 years old has pneumonia. They prescribed him clindamycin for it, At any rate his fever is back can i give him ibuprofen for the fever?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
11 week old had 2 month shot. Doc said give tylenol (acetaminophen) for pain and fever. Can i give her infant motrin also. Since I have some all ready have some.
My 1years old baby have fever 39 degress.and the doctor give her ibuprofen for to reduce fever.her weight is 7kg.it is possible to give ibuprofen?
My baby got 6mth shots has 101.9 fever how often can I rotate infant Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Motrin. Gave Tylenol (acetaminophen) at 9:00 when is safe to give Motrin?
How much children ibuprofen do I giv my 1 1/2 year old child for a fever ?
7 year old child with fever of 103, called pedi, told to alternating ibuprofen and acetaminophen. Fever was as high as 104 is that ER time?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
