“Is Motrin safe for a 3 year old?”
The last time my son had an ear pain, the doctor told me to give him Motrin. It cleared up the pain shortly after he took it, but is this safe for a child to use?
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PediatricianIbuprofen
Motrin is safe to give to most 3 year-olds with pain or fever. The dose is usually 10mg/kg and that generally translates in 100-200 mg for this age group. The only caution is if the child is dehydrated and not urinating much. Motrin can have a negative effect on one's kidneys if you are not urinating frequently.
It is safe to use Motrin per kilo of body weight every 6 hours in proper dose, but I prefer Tylenol in proper dose; it has less side effects.
Motrin is safe for a 3-year-old and good for relieving the pain. Dose is 10mg per kg of weight every 6 hours.
If your child is not allergic then Children’s Motrin should be fine for pain and fever.
Motrin has been studied down to 6 months old and has a good safety profile, especially for a 3 yo. If he has a tendency for nose bleeds or any bleeding, then do not give.
