Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Asked 8 months ago

When to give motrin for fever?

My little one, Riya, has a bit of a fever since morning. Someone at the crèche mentioned Motrin is good, but I'm not sure when is the right time to give it to her. Should I wait for it to go really high?

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Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Haan, bachchon ke fever mein motrin kaafi commonly dete hain. Par always check temperature, agar bahut high ho tab hi. Aur haan, kitna dena hai, age aur weight ke hisaab se hi dena chahiye, doc se pooch kar.

Meena Devi Meena Devi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Mere gaon mein toh log pehle gile patti rakhte hain sir pe. Agar phir bhi bukhar na utre, aur bachcha bahut pareshaan ho, tab doctor se pooch kar dawa dete hain. Motrin ke liye bhi doctor se pooch lena chahiye, unko hi sahi pata hota hai.

Rohit Kumar Rohit Kumar Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

See, I can only tell you what we do. For my kids, if the fever crosses 101-102 F and they seem really uncomfortable, we usually give Motrin after consulting our pediatrician. But every child is different, so what works for us might not be right for you.

Shreya Das Shreya Das Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Absolutely, listen to the doctor's advice on dosage and when to give it. They know best for your specific child.

Karan Singh Karan Singh Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Hey! So for fever, if it's really high and kiddo is feeling yucky, then Motrin can help. But like, totally check with your doctor for the right dose and timing! Don't wanna overdo it. Stay safe! 😊

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Deepak Sharma Deepak Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Typically, you'd consider Motrin if the fever is significantly elevated (above 101F) and the child is uncomfortable. It also helps with pain. Just make sure to space it out correctly, usually every 6-8 hours, and confirm the dose with your doctor or pharmacist to avoid issues.

Suresh Rao Suresh Rao Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Beta, bukhar mein pehle toh thande paani ki patti rakho, bahut fayda hota hai. Aur agar bachcha chidchida ho raha hai aur bukhar 100 ke upar hai, toh doctor se puch kar hi dawai dena. Bina doctor ki salah ke khud se kuch mat karna.

Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

The general guideline is to give it when the fever is high enough to cause discomfort, usually above 101°F (38.3°C), but it's really crucial to follow your pediatrician's dosage instructions based on weight and age. Self-medication can be risky, so a quick call to the doctor is always best.

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