Ibuprofen dosage -- Please read

[lfran]

Hi all.

 

We are on vacation and DS12 is having fun but also a LOT of tics and/or OCD.

 

I've never tried the ibuprofen route before. Can someone give me recommended dosages and timing for 105 pound kid? Internet access is spotty right now. I'd love any comments.

 

Thanks!

[dcmom]

Normal adult dosing- normally two tablets, 3x per day. The effect is cumulative, so don't miss a dose. Wean off after 5 - 7 days.

 

When PANDAS is just starting to flare, we have seen this be very helpful- when already in midst of a flare not so much.

 

Give it a try, it may at least take the edge off...

[bigmighty]

DS did fine on one tablet 3x daily at that weight.

[smartyjones]

lfran -- tried to send PM, your inbox is full.

[lfran]

Smarty, I cleared some space. Can you try again?

 

I was also wondering if anyone gave 600 mg once in a while to adult sized kids.

[PowPow]

I do give 600mg to my teens every so often. I use this dose for pans and other, more common advil uses (headaches, knee pain, menstrual cramps).

These kids are over 160lbs, post puberty , ages 15 &up

[smartyjones]

sent a PM

good luck.

[Dedee]

I always give 600mg to my 14 year old. He is 5'9" and weighs 150ish. For my 10 year old I give 400mg, she weighs about 75lbs. This is the dose our LLMD told us. We give it every 6 hours.

 

Dedee

[DsMom]

My DS13 is 6'2" 150, he gets 600mg 3x day (every 6 hours), now for 6 months. I hate it but its the only thing I've found that helps, even though its only a 'tiny' help...(Dr.T suggested the dose).

Hope it helps your DS.