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Cough- low grade fever- now runny nose- also vomited once- 3 yr old- any tips on giving liquid motrin? won't take orally- feverall supp- last resort

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Tylenol (acetaminophen) suppository: Just try the tylenol (acetaminophen) suppository if resisting oral medication. Give about 15 mg/kg.

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 8/6/2015

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