Please or to access all these features

Children's health

Mumsnet doesn't verify the qualifications of users. If you have medical concerns, please consult a healthcare professional.

Penicillin and calpol/nurofen

4 replies

Joneseygirl77 · 14/04/2018 22:11

Remind me is it ok to do this for a 4yr old?
Diagnosed with scarlet fever today and prescribed penicillin but only 2 doses in. Struggling with a sore throat and high temp so I want to give some nurofen to get temp down. I can’t remember what the GP advised!

OP posts:
GeorgieTheGorgeousGoat · 14/04/2018 22:13

Yes of course. Completely different medicines.

SmiledWithTheRisingSun · 14/04/2018 22:17

Fine.

Joneseygirl77 · 14/04/2018 22:19

Thanks I’m having a total mind blank tonight so just wanted some reassurance! Hate it when you have poorly DC!

OP posts:
SmiledWithTheRisingSun · 15/04/2018 11:03

Scarlett fever is sooo horrible too!
Calpol, ibuprofen and lots of ice lollies! Hope your DC is better soon OP BrewThanks

New posts on this thread. Refresh page