Guest guest Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 I just grind up a regular Tylenol tablet (you need to figure out how many mgs your child would need and get as close as you can to the exact dose... not giving too much). I buy regular strength Tylenol for my daughter ... you can buy the Jr. strength if that works out better (not the flavored chewables) milligram-wise. Plain Tylenol tablets are not without a bit of starch filler.... but if you just need it for a fever with an illness... this is not something your child will be taking every day, long term or anything. Elaine always said we should not worry if our child needs a medication and we aren't able to get it without a little bit of filler. Anyway, I grind up the Tylenol and mix it in applesauce. At least that is way better than the liquids or chewables. This is something my daughter rarely needs to take, but I don't worry about it. The suppositories would probably be okay for occaisional use, too... though they *may* have some bit of illegal filler, too.... and I don't know how that would affect the gut. I have used them.... the brand is " FeverAll " . These are a good option if you have a kid who has a tummy flu and is vomiting... can't hold anything down. Of course, it would be ideal to have the med compounded without anything added, but that's not always a viable option when an illness pops up. Patti Fever Reducer I think my mail was sent before I was finished - sorry for the repeat message. My question is about finding an SCD approved fever reducer. I contacted my son's pediatrician about prescribing a compounded form of acedeminifren (sp?), and he suggested a suppository form, instead. That sounds like a great alternative, but I find it interesting that I didn't read anything about that option on previous posts regarding controlling fevers. Would the suppository be legal? , Mom to Jack, ASD, 7 weeks SCD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 , The suppository would be legal but many of us including myself get d when having a fever too and keeping that in is so hard. Regardless any fever reducer including acetaminophen has starch in it and whether you take by mouth or by suppository its going to go in the colon. I bought straight acetaminophen powder from my pharmacist and there is no starch in that. You may be able to find a compounding pharmacy to get it done with out fillers etc. Charlene UC 8 years SCD almost 6 years I think my mail was sent before I was finished - sorry for the repeat message. My question is about finding an SCD approved fever reducer. I contacted my son's pediatrician about prescribing a compounded form of acedeminifren (sp?), and he suggested a suppository form, instead. That sounds like a great alternative, but I find it interesting that I didn't read anything about that option on previous posts regarding controlling fevers. Would the suppository be legal? , Mom to Jack, ASD, 7 weeks SCD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.3/447 - Release Date: 9/13/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 I called my local compounding pharmacy and they said they can do it with stevia and a flavoring oil. I read on the BTVC website stevia in miniscule amounts is ok (for supplements only), but I'm not sure about the flavoring oil. Maybe the powder would be better. Can I get that at a regular pharmacy? Re: Fever Reducer , The suppository would be legal but many of us including myself get d when having a fever too and keeping that in is so hard. Regardless any fever reducer including acetaminophen has starch in it and whether you take by mouth or by suppository its going to go in the colon. I bought straight acetaminophen powder from my pharmacist and there is no starch in that. You may be able to find a compounding pharmacy to get it done with out fillers etc. Charlene UC 8 years SCD almost 6 years I think my mail was sent before I was finished - sorry for the repeat message. My question is about finding an SCD approved fever reducer. I contacted my son's pediatrician about prescribing a compounded form of acedeminifren (sp?), and he suggested a suppository form, instead. That sounds like a great alternative, but I find it interesting that I didn't read anything about that option on previous posts regarding controlling fevers. Would the suppository be legal? , Mom to Jack, ASD, 7 weeks SCD ---------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.3/447 - Release Date: 9/13/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 I would not bother with the oil or the stevia. Why not just get the powder (measured doses in capsules??) and open them and mix into fruit sauce? We've done all supplements and medications this way for YEARS at our house. Patti Re: Fever Reducer I called my local compounding pharmacy and they said they can do it with stevia and a flavoring oil. I read on the BTVC website stevia in miniscule amounts is ok (for supplements only), but I'm not sure about the flavoring oil. Maybe the powder would be better. Can I get that at a regular pharmacy? Recent Activity a.. 27New Members Visit Your Group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 I don't know if I've missed it in this thread, but aceteminophen (Tylenol) should be avoided with ASD individuals as it depletes glutathione. Ibuprofen is better. My son's allergies are severe, and he cannot take commercial Motrin. I had our pharmacy compound ibuprofen powder in water with stevia. I tried some myself, and it was like swallowing ground glass. I only gave it to him once when he had a bad fever and I didn't have any options, and he cried all night long. Then I had the pharmacist compound it in cocoa butter suppositories and these seem to work fine. Suzanne > > I called my local compounding pharmacy and they said they can do it with stevia and a flavoring oil. I read on the BTVC website stevia in miniscule amounts is ok (for supplements only), but I'm not sure about the flavoring oil. Maybe the powder would be better. Can I get that at a regular pharmacy? > > Re: Fever Reducer > > > , > > The suppository would be legal but many of us including myself get d when having a fever too and keeping that in is so hard. Regardless any fever reducer including acetaminophen has starch in it and whether you take by mouth or by suppository its going to go in the colon. > > I bought straight acetaminophen powder from my pharmacist and there is no starch in that. You may be able to find a compounding pharmacy to get it done with out fillers etc. > > Charlene > UC 8 years > SCD almost 6 years > > I think my mail was sent before I was finished - sorry for the repeat > message. My question is about finding an SCD approved fever reducer. > I contacted my son's pediatrician about prescribing a compounded form > of acedeminifren (sp?), and he suggested a suppository form, instead. > That sounds like a great alternative, but I find it interesting that I > didn't read anything about that option on previous posts regarding > controlling fevers. Would the suppository be legal? > > , Mom to Jack, ASD, 7 weeks SCD > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.3/447 - Release Date: 9/13/2006 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 There is a down side to either one, unfortunately. Ibuprofen is TERRIBLE for the gut... so, hopefully a fever reducer is needed only rarely. My daughter had an allergic reaction to ibuprofen and can't take it for that reason. Patti Re: Fever Reducer I don't know if I've missed it in this thread, but aceteminophen (Tylenol) should be avoided with ASD individuals as it depletes glutathione. Ibuprofen is better. Recent Activity a.. 27New Members Visit Your Group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 I'm pretty sure that it is legal since the person is not injesting it. It doesn't even actually go up into the intestine. It is inserted just inside the rectum in the rectal sphinctor. It also works really well, and very quickly. We have always used them for iel because he has never been willing to take oral medications. Meleah Fever Reducer >I think my mail was sent before I was finished - sorry for the repeat > message. My question is about finding an SCD approved fever reducer. > I contacted my son's pediatrician about prescribing a compounded form > of acedeminifren (sp?), and he suggested a suppository form, instead. > That sounds like a great alternative, but I find it interesting that I > didn't read anything about that option on previous posts regarding > controlling fevers. Would the suppository be legal? > > , Mom to Jack, ASD, 7 weeks SCD > > > > > > > For information on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, please read the book > _Breaking the Vicious Cycle_ by Elaine Gottschall and read the following > websites: > http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info > and > http://www.pecanbread.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 Thanks, Patti. Fever Reducer I think my mail was sent before I was finished - sorry for the repeat message. My question is about finding an SCD approved fever reducer. I contacted my son's pediatrician about prescribing a compounded form of acedeminifren (sp?), and he suggested a suppository form, instead. That sounds like a great alternative, but I find it interesting that I didn't read anything about that option on previous posts regarding controlling fevers. Would the suppository be legal? , Mom to Jack, ASD, 7 weeks SCD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 Wow, I didn't know that about Tylenol. I'll check out the ibuprofen. Re: Fever Reducer > > > , > > The suppository would be legal but many of us including myself get d when having a fever too and keeping that in is so hard. Regardless any fever reducer including acetaminophen has starch in it and whether you take by mouth or by suppository its going to go in the colon. > > I bought straight acetaminophen powder from my pharmacist and there is no starch in that. You may be able to find a compounding pharmacy to get it done with out fillers etc. > > Charlene > UC 8 years > SCD almost 6 years > > I think my mail was sent before I was finished - sorry for the repeat > message. My question is about finding an SCD approved fever reducer. > I contacted my son's pediatrician about prescribing a compounded form > of acedeminifren (sp?), and he suggested a suppository form, instead. > That sounds like a great alternative, but I find it interesting that I > didn't read anything about that option on previous posts regarding > controlling fevers. Would the suppository be legal? > > , Mom to Jack, ASD, 7 weeks SCD > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.3/447 - Release Date: 9/13/2006 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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