Is there any truth to this? I ask because I give my kid motrin every night (he's a special needs kid, and it helps him sleep rather than be bothered with epilepsy and the tube in his stomach). Anyone know?
There are probably a few isolated cases of children who have this particular bad reaction to the drug. The vast majority, obviously, are just fine if you use the correct dosage.
"Is there any truth to this? I ask because I give my kid motrin every night (he's a special needs kid, and it helps him sleep rather than be bothered with epilepsy and the tube in his stomach). Anyone know?"
A lot of medications can cause that syndrome. However, the incidence is so low as to be almost invisible. I wouldn't be concerned at all.
I would advise if at all possible to give your son a similar colored or (if older) similar tasting placebo for a day and gauge his reaction. If you can, it is best not to administer ibuprofen on a daily basis. P.S., Does he have a Baclofen pump? Just curious.
My daughter recently had an experience with this. The medication did have warnings about Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and said to call the doctor if you developed a rash. She did and we told her to stop the drug immediately. The doctor agreed.
Apparently it is an allergic reaction; if your son has taken motrin before with no ill effects it isn't likely he would suddenly develop a reaction now; if you noticed a reddening of the tongue or mouth lining soon after his ingestion you should immediately seek professional assistance according to the Googled sites I've just scanned.