Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Asked 5 months ago

Does children's motrin help with fever?

My little one woke up with a fever this morning. I usually give paracetamol, but my sister-in-law said Motrin might be better. Is children's Motrin effective for reducing fever in kids?

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Sneha Nair Sneha Nair Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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Yes, Motrin has ibuprofen which is very good for fever, but I always worry about the dosage. Did anyone else feel scared about giving it on an empty stomach? My doctor said to always feed the child first before giving it.

Rajesh Varma Rajesh Varma Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

It definitely helps, but be very cautious because incorrect dosage can cause stomach irritation or worse in young kids. We had a bad scare with dehydration once. Please consult your pediatrician to get the exact dosage based on your kid's weight.

Aditya Shinde Aditya Shinde Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Yeah yaar, Motrin actually works wonders for high fever when Crocin doesn't work. It has ibuprofen which brings down the temperature quickly. Just make sure you don't overdose the kid, ask the doc first.

Shalini Gupta Shalini Gupta Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Yes, Children's Motrin contains ibuprofen, which is an NSAID that effectively reduces fever and inflammation. My child's pediatrician advised that it can be given every 6 to 8 hours as needed, but always calculate the dose by weight, not just age.

Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Yes, it helps a lot. My mother always tells us to use cold compresses first, but for high fevers, our pediatrician suggested Motrin as it acts fast. We always trust the doctor's prescription for the correct millilitres.

Aman Preet Aman Preet Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Yes, it is very effective for bringing down fever in kids. Just consult your doctor for the right dosage.

Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, seeing your child burning with fever is so stressful and scary. Motrin does help to bring down the temperature and soothen their body ache. Just give them a little milk or food before the dose to protect their tummy.

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Meera Deshpande Meera Deshpande Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

As a mom of two, I can confirm Motrin is great for stubborn fevers that don't go away with regular paracetamol. I always keep a bottle in my fridge. Just make sure to write down the times you gave it so you don't accidentally double-dose.

Rahul Mehta Rahul Mehta Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

My sister uses Motrin for her toddler when he gets a fever after vaccination. It apparently works pretty fast and helps the baby sleep. Just make sure to read the bottle instructions carefully.

Nikhil Sen Nikhil Sen Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Children's Motrin is highly effective for reducing fever as it contains ibuprofen. However, self-prescribing can lead to complications, so getting a doctor's advice on the proper frequency is always the safest approach.

Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Yes, it works well to reduce fever. Please stay strong, keep your child hydrated, and let the doctor guide you on the dosage.

Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Yes, it works, thank goodness for these modern syrups! Back in our day, we just had to suffer under wet cloths. Just consult the doctor so you don't end up scratching your head over the dosage math.

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