I don't want ibuprofen...

kidzcare · Mar 8, 2017

I'll take any of the generics, but must admit I prefer the liqui-gels. It may be in my head, but it feels like they work faster.

I think that is the idea of a liquid gel. The outer casing is broken down easily in the stomach so that the medicine can be absorbed more quickly

JenTheSchoolRN, BSN, RN · Mar 8, 2017

I had a parent tell me, "I only by Motrin. I don't do generic."

Well then, parent, you can provide me with that more expensive bottle of Motrin, thank you very much :sarcastic: .

djh123 · Mar 8, 2017

I'm trying not to laugh or giggle on the phone when she said this. "Ma'am, those names I said are Tylenol and Motrin, they are just the generic names they usually have." I heard silence for a while and she said, "Well you could've just said that instead of them fancy names." I apologized and then we kept having the conversation as if this exchange never happened.

Well now, ibuprofen is a purty fancy name, ain't it now? Ha ha.

kidzcare · Mar 8, 2017

There are many realms of the world that I do not know all the technical terms for. I forgive this parent for not knowing that acetaminophen means Tylenol and such.

DEgalRN · Mar 8, 2017

There are many realms of the world that I do not know all the technical terms for. I forgive this parent for not knowing that acetaminophen means Tylenol and such.

By the time the kids go through 4 years with me they will know acetaminophen is Tylenol and ibuprofen is Advil! I don't care if they learn anything else in their high school careers! lol

Amethya · Mar 9, 2017

There are many realms of the world that I do not know all the technical terms for. I forgive this parent for not knowing that acetaminophen means Tylenol and such.

Oh yeah, I understand that sometimes they don't know the actual names for generic, but since this exchange I say Tylenol and Motrin to make sure they do understand me and not to make them feel dumb or anything.

NanaPoo · Mar 9, 2017

I have a middle school girl (whose mom consistently points out the fact that she owns 9 properties and her children do NOT struggle academically) who will only take grape-flavored Motrin. Walmart brand ibuprofen tastes horrible to her and she refuses to take it. She just CAN'T!! Oh, the horror!

And then there are the kids who say ibuprofen works for them but not Advil. I say, "you know they are literally the same thing."

I know, but they just don't work the same.

"Yes, they do. Because they are the same exact thing."

I know, but still..

"But still what??"

BeckyESRN · Mar 9, 2017

I have a middle school girl (whose mom consistently points out the fact that she owns 9 properties and her children do NOT struggle academically) who will only take grape-flavored Motrin. Walmart brand ibuprofen tastes horrible to her and she refuses to take it. She just CAN'T!! Oh, the horror!

Time for someone to learn to swallow pills like a big girl! M&Ms and tic tacs are good practice.

JenTheSchoolRN, BSN, RN · Mar 9, 2017

Time for someone to learn to swallow pills like a big girl! M&Ms and tic tacs are good practice.

I have 12th grader that still takes chewable OTCs. We have been trying for years to work up to pills. Nothing has worked. Student brings in their own supply of chewables, though :).

MrNurse(x2), ADN · Mar 9, 2017

I have a middle school girl (whose mom consistently points out the fact that she owns 9 properties and her children do NOT struggle academically) who will only take grape-flavored Motrin. Walmart brand ibuprofen tastes horrible to her and she refuses to take it. She just CAN'T!! Oh, the horror!
And then there are the kids who say ibuprofen works for them but not Advil. I say, "you know they are literally the same thing."
I know, but they just don't work the same.
"Yes, they do. Because they are the same exact thing."
I know, but still..
"But still what??"

Refer her to Becky.

allnurses Guide · Mar 10, 2017

To make matter more confusing for lay people, now each brand has multiple generics: Tylenol, Tylenol PM, Tylenol Cold & Flu, Tylenol Sinus & Headache, Pain & Fever, Simply Sleep, etc.

I just yesterday saw an elderly patient complaining of weeks fatigue and it turns out her daughter was giving her Tylenol PM twice a day for her arthritis.

kidzcare · Mar 10, 2017

I just yesterday saw an elderly patient complaining of weeks fatigue and it turns out her daughter was giving her Tylenol PM twice a day for her arthritis.

Oh no! Zzzzzz