Pediatric - OTCs

10 important questions on Pediatric - OTCs

Why are aspirin and salicylate products not recommended in patients </= 18 years?

Associated with Reye's syndrome when used in kids recovering from viral infection

Ibuprofen should be avoided in infants, that are how old?

<6 mo due to risk of nephrotoxicity

How are ibuprofen drops and suspension supplied?

Different dosage strengths for infants and children
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How are acetaminophen infant drops and children's suspension concentrated?

Same conc to help reduce dose errors

Acetaminophen (Tylenol childrens) dosing

10-15 mg/kg/dose every 4-6 hrs
PO liquids: 160 mg/5 mL

Ibuprofen for infants >/= 6 mo

5-10 mg/kg/dose every 6-8 hrs
Infants advil drops
Children's advil 
Motrin infants drops
Children's motrin

Drops for intestinal gas in neonates and infants

Simethicone (Mylicon) drops

Constipation treatment for ages <6 mo

Quick relief: OTC glycerin suppositories

Constipation treatment for ages >/= 6 mo

Intermittent: polyethylene glycol 3350 (Miralax)

Can OTC rectal enemas be used in children <2 yrs?

No, risk of severe dehydration and abnormal electrolytes

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