When alternating tylenol and motrin...?

Question

my daughter has an ear infection and a bad fever, we've been to the doctor and they told me to alternate tylenol and motrin but didnt tell me how long to wait in between. i know i should have remembered to ask but its hard to think when you have a very unhappy baby in your arms. and now the doctors office is closed. how long do you wait in between. i gave my daughter motrin at 4:00 pm, what time can she have tylenol?

Answer 1

You wait 4 hours in between the two. Motrin is supposed to be taken every 8 hours, and tyelnol (aka acetamenophin) can be taken every 4 hours. You will be putting an 8 hour hold on both medications. Which is ok according to most doctors.

Answer 2

hi there,

Always alternate between tylenol and motrin every 2 hours. Your childs fever should break fairly soon. Did your doctor prescribe an antibiotic for the ear infection itself?
After the fever breaks, use only one or the other and follow the directions

Answer 3

You can give your child Tylenol every 4 hours, but can only give Motrin every 8 hours. If you gave the Motrin at 4p.m. then you can give the Tylenol a 8 p.m.

Answer 4

my son had the same thing... i think you wait 3 hours apart.. but my sons ear infection was so bad and he was in so much pain, that my doctor told me to wait and hour after the one that was given and then rotate them as directed on the labels.. tylenol every 4 hours, and motrin every 6.. you may want to give your doctor a quick call... though... to be sure. normally the person answering calls can answer a question like that.

Answer 5

tylenol only lasts for 4 hours then give motrin it is good for 6 to 8 hours.id give her motrin in 4 hours.to make yourself feel better about your baby just call any pharmacy and speak with a pharmacist for free they will help you good luck

Answer 6

She can have the tylenol at 6 and then give the tylenol every four hours and motrin every6/8.. whichever the bottle says.

Answer 7

Acetaminophen side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
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Stop taking acetaminophen and call your doctor at once if you have:
- nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite;
- dark urine, clay-colored stools; or
- jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Answer 8

Give her tylenol, then four hours later give her motrin. then six hours later, more tylenol, then four hours later, more motrin.

Answer 9

Correct, every 4 hours, enough for each seperate medicine to digest and metabolize. Acetaminophen (tylenol) and Ibuprofen (motrin) have been known to cause stomach bleeding when taken together, so just as long as they're not being digested at the same time she should be alright. However, aspirin and tylenol has been known as a safer mix and can be taken together (excedrine). I hope this helps!

Answer 10

it is every two hours - if you gave her motrin at 4 pm, give her tylenol at 6 pm, motrin at 8 pm, etc

Good luck!