Which statement is true about acetaminophen and ibuprofen safety in infants?

• A. They are recommended for infants under 6 months OTC
• B. They are safe with no weight consideration
• C. Ibuprofen is not recommended in infants under 6 months
• D. Both should be avoided entirely in infants

Answer: (C)

Ibuprofen is not recommended for infants under 6 months because it’s not approved for that age and there isn’t sufficient safety data to support its use there. Dosing in young children is strictly weight-based, and health professionals typically avoid ibuprofen in the first six months. Acetaminophen, on the other hand, does have established dosing guidelines for infants (based on weight) and is commonly used for fever or pain in younger infants under medical guidance. So the statement that ibuprofen should not be used in infants under 6 months is the correct guidance. The other ideas ignore age-related approvals and the need for weight-based dosing, which is why they aren’t appropriate.