Usual Pediatric Dose for Fever
Last updated on Jan 24, 2024
Maximum Recommended Daily Doses for Children
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Most adults can take naproxen
The recommended total daily dose of naproxen is approximately 10
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For oral dosage form (tablets): For migraine headaches: Adults—One tablet once a day
Children younger than 12 years of age—Use and dose must be The fixed-dose combination pill is often reserved as second-line treatment because of its cost, but using sumatriptan (50 mg) plus naproxen (500 mg) has been found noninferior
Chewables are not recommended for children younger than 2 years old due to the risk of choking
Adults and children 12 years and older • take 1 caplet every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms last • for the first dose you may take 2 caplets within the first hour • do not exceed 2 caplets in any 8- to 12-hour period • do not exceed 3 caplets in a 24-hour period: Children under 12 years • ask a doctor Pain
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Who can take naproxen
Adults and teenagers aged 15 and over can buy it from a pharmacy for period pain
Ages 4 to 5: Speak to your child’s healthcare provider before giving
16 YEARS AND OLDER: Oral: Usual dose: 40 mg orally once a day at bedtime OR 20 mg orally 2 times a day
do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
The usual dose for children aged 12 to 17 years is 200mg to 400mg (one or two 200mg tablets or capsules), up to 3 times in 24 hours
Naproxen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body