how to get Tylenol into this kid?

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how to get Tylenol into this kid?
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Mon, 10-16-2006 - 2:17pm

Siobhan is spiking a serious fever; 104.2 at the highest count.


She can swallow

-Paula

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Mon, 10-16-2006 - 3:25pm

Have you tried an oral syringe for the liquid? It was the only way I could get my dd's seizure meds down when she was 15 months old. I never realized tylenol didn't have a pill form. How about a generic "tylenol" caplet that you can cut in half (or thirds, etc) or something?

I hope Siobhan gets better soon. High fever is so scary!

The last time my youngest dd had a high fever like that, she was trembling from cold. It was like all her body heat was being revved up to zap her head region with heat and her body was left to be chilly. I covered her with a blanket and put a cool washcloth on her head (in addition to giving motrin, etc).

Nothing is going easy for your family these days. I'm thinking of you though I can't post much.

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Mon, 10-16-2006 - 3:49pm

Wow, Paula, when it rains it pours!

I think tylenol does make a caplet, like LR said, but for adults not kids. But if the problem is she has nausea and is vomiting, that might not work either. What about a suppository? Last year when Eric had a rotovirus kind of thing our ped had us use something that is really for much younger kids, I think it was called "feverall" very small acetominophin suppositories, over the counter. Eric has issues "down there" but he was so sick due to the fever he didn't object. It worked pretty well.

Good luck, I hope everyone in your house will feel better soon!

Katherine

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Mon, 10-16-2006 - 4:55pm

high fevers are so scary.......my first thoughts were suppositories as well......

good luck,
Christie

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Mon, 10-16-2006 - 5:06pm
My dr recomends the regular old adult Tylenol pills to me 6yo when she can't stomach alixers. A single dose, 200 or 250 ml I think.

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Mon, 10-16-2006 - 8:31pm
Tylenol does have the fast melts now and chewables. Stick in mouth no water necessary pills. There is always the other combo crush the pills and mix with applesauce.
All else fails suppository.
Rina
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Mon, 10-16-2006 - 8:44pm

Hi Paula ,

What about the fever all suppositories? They work really well and go up to the rear very fast. Good luck

Jackie~

 


Jackie~  Jacob , Dylan-James, &

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Mon, 10-16-2006 - 11:11pm

Ask your doctor how much of an adult tylenol you can give her. I was told when Mike was leaving the hospital he could have 1 regular strength adult tylenol (not extra strength). If you get a regular tablet you could likely cut it with a pill cutter and give her half, but I would ask the doctor what dose.

Renee

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Mon, 10-16-2006 - 11:24pm

Okay, first...Paula, I hope Siobhan is feeling better by now.


Second...how on earth do you guys get your autistic children to allow you

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Mon, 10-16-2006 - 11:35pm

Thanks all for the suggestions.


As it happens. her fever broke shortly after I posted this, so I didn't need them (this time)!


-Paula

-Paula

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