Panadol/Nurofen question

[Shananaaah]

Hi all,

DD 11mo is teething for the first time and has a temp of around 39.5, along with extremely runny nose and watery eyes. This has been going on since she woke up this morning.

I gave her Nurofen around 9.30am, and she threw it up within a few minutes - I assumed because she had so much mucous and had a coughing fit. I gave her some more about half an hour ago and she threw that up also, so now I think she can't tolerate Nurofen.

Given that she threw it up (and it was a volcanic vomit, there couldn't have been much that got into her properly) do you think I should give her panadol now, or wait 2-3 hours like normal? I don't usually medicate her but this temp has been raging all day, and other methods (bath, cool clothing, wet washcloth, lots of fluids etc) haven't helped at all.

She is eating (although has thrown up twice, she has still kept a few small meals down), is taking fluids pretty well, and has her happier moments (she is playing on the floor right now) so I don't feel the need to rush off to the dr. I'd just like to get her temp down.

Any advice if you have had similar experiences?

[BeatoNo3]

I dont think it is a neurofon intolorance but u can give neuro n panadol together like nero at say 9am then panadol at say 1pm then nuro again at 5pm which would make it 8 hrs if u get me.. But if her temps still high tomoz morn i woujld go to the doctors...

Maybe a cool bath wil help...

Hope she gets better soon

[MummyNanny]

It is safe to give Panadol & Nurofen at the same time, I would give Panadol if I was in the same situation. (to keep the temp down)
Although I would make an appointment with Dr too, as what you have said doesn't sound like teething :confused:

[~BEXTER~]

You can give them both together.
I would wait and hour or two after giving the nurofen then give panadol. Just to be safe

[PhillipaW]

My DS is almost 9 months and had a week worth of the same thing as your bub a couple weeks ago. We just used panadol and that seemed to help. Maybe you can just give your DD half the recommended dose of panadol. I read somewhere on the net that it was okay, but can't seem to find it again for you.
Also us just holding him when he was being grizzly calmed him down, and he lived naked with just a nappy for that week.

[lambjam]

Panadol is known to be gentler on tummies than Nurofen. I had a really bad fever for several days a while ago and took Nurofen at first; after a few days I would vomit as soon as I took it and the dr told me to take Panadol instead. Worked for me!

As for waiting, there's absolutely no need. Panadol and Nurofen are completely different and you will not be doubling up on anything if you give them at the same time.

[Shananaaah]

Although I would make an appointment with Dr too, as what you have said doesn't sound like teething :confused:

I've wondered about that too, but honestly, she has lumps ALL over her gums and I can see white everywhere, plus she has ear issues and our ENT said when she teethes we'd probably be in for a rough trot - she has fluid in her ears at the best of times (which in turn affects watering eyes and runny nose for her) and we are waiting to decide about grommets etc.

But if she's still THIS bad tomorrow I will take her to the docs - just can't go tonight as they are closed and no "late night" clinics anywhere, and don't want to sit in emergency on a Friday night unless I really think there is a problem....

In the meantime, Panadol it is!!

Thanks everyone!! :thumbsup: Cross your fingers :fingerscrossed:

[MummyNanny]

Hope she feels better soon :goodvibes:

[TripleTime]

As for waiting, there's absolutely no need. Panadol and Nurofen are completely different and you will not be doubling up on anything if you give them at the same time.

I agree, no need to wait at all. They are completely different medications

Nurophen liquid is know to cause coughing fits.

[Sheer Bliss]

:yes: You can 'piggyback' panadol and neurofen as they attach different things. It can really helo with high temps, so i'd be giving panadol and neurofen together if my bubbas had a really high temp.

The only thing you need to remember with neurofen is to take it with food, as it is really harsh on the tummy and can cause stomach ulcers if left in the stomach (less chance of happening with it in suspension as a liquid i think) but on the odd occassion I have used neurofen with the kids - always with food.

[em1984]

Noah wont tolerate panadol or neurofen liquids so we use panadol suppositries. As yucky as it may seem they are brilliant and work in record speed as they absorb heaps quicker into their system. It definitely sounds like more than teething, sounds like she has caught a cold. The temp is too high for teething. Hope she gets better soon :)

e.t.a. he does the same as your dd with the liquids, projectile vomits it everywhere, It wont even go past his throat! I think the flavour is too strong or something....

[Shananaaah]

Thanks everyone!! I gave her the panadol which she took without a fight, and within about half an hour was playing, laughing, shouting, happy as a lark! It was wonderful to see after such a crappy day :goodvibes:.

[UmmInayah]

I would be skeptical as to whether your bub is actually teething.. especially considering the watery eyes etc...



IS BABY SICK OR TEETHING? HOW TO TELL
When in doubt, don't attribute baby's behavior to teething. Let your doctor decide. Yet, here are some general ways to tell the difference between teething and an illness such as an ear infection:

1. Teething mucus is clear saliva and doesn't run out the nose. Cold mucus is thick and yellow. A nasal discharge usually means an allergy or an infection, especially if accompanied by eye drainage.

2. Teething rarely causes a fever higher than 101° F (38.3° C).

3. Teething may be confused with an earache. Babies pull at their ears during teething, probably because of pain radiating from the teeth to the ears. Some babies just like playing with their ears. Ear-pulling in babies is an unreliable sign. With an ear infection babies usually hurt more lying down and have accompanying signs of a cold.

4. Babies don't act progressively sicker with teething. As a general rule, when in doubt, have your doctor check it out.


Taken from http://www.askdrsears.com/html/10/t106500.asp#back

[Shananaaah]

Thanks, UmmInayah. I had a bit of a search and it seems viruses are quite common while teething so I'd say that's what it is. And as I mentioned in a PP, she has fluid issues in her ears (for which we see an ENT) and when her sinuses and ears get a bit blocked, her eyes run too. The mucous is completely clear and runny, which is also common with her ear/sinus stuff.

In any case, her fever broke this evening and she has been fine ever since (is asleep now and haven't heard a peep) so I'll see how she is when she wakes and take her to the doc if necessary.

And yep, she's definitely teething, her gums are all lumpy and I can see little bits of white under them!! So exciting!! From no teeth to a bunch of them in a short time by the looks of it - I can see/feel all 4 on the bottom front, and at least 2 (if not 4) up top. So maybe if she has SO many moving at once she has been hit a bit harder than with 1 or 2.

Thank god they don't remember getting their teeth!!!!!

[lambjam]

Hope you both get a good night's sleep :hugs:

[Shananaaah]

Hope you both get a good night's sleep :hugs:

Thanks lamjam00. Just enjoying my peace and quiet for the time being.... ahhh it's lovely to NOT be wiping her nose!!! :D

Night all!