PEDIATRICIAN explains how to calculate tylenol/motrin/advil dosing for kids

Do you know how we get the most accurate dosing for acetaminophen and Ibuprofen for your child?

Do you know when to use these common OTC meds and when they are contraindicated?

This video is useful for parents, caregivers, grandparents, Pediatric residents, nurses in Pediatrics, or anyone who will be administering ibuprofren or acetaminophen to a child.

I go over dosing calculation using dosing formulations found in the US as an example!

Here's what you will find in this video as I break it all down:
0:50-Why is it important to discuss this information?
1:56-When are you giving these medications?
2:55-Do you need to buy brand name medicines?
3:34-Contraindications to acetaminophen and ibuprofen
5:32-The different formulations available and why it's important
7:11-How we calculate the most accurate doses of these mediations (get a pen and paper to follow along)
12:34-Why is aspirin not recommended?
13:13-What does staggering medicine mean?

Make sure to also watch my FEVER 101 Video for more information on fever and when to give medications.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jgZ1Y7gmu8

*****The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If a parent or guardian is concerned about their child, it is their responsibility to seek medical attention with the child’s healthcare provider.*****

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