Abdominal pain, bleeding problems and kidney problems are all possible side effects, but this medicine is usually well tolerated. Ibuprofen should not be taken by dehydrated children - they should be drinking and urinating well. Doses are printed on the box. Ibuprofen should not be taken more often than every six hours, and eight hours between doses is preferred. Aspirin is not considered a safe medicine for children, and should not be given to children with headaches.
Some prescription medicines are available for the treatment of migraine headaches.
If your child has migraine headaches, these drugs are best explained directly by your doctor. In some cases, you should bring your child in to see a doctor. Concerning symptoms include night wakenings due to severe headaches, headaches consistently worse after sleeping, a single point on the head that hurts again and again, high fevers, stiff neck, confusion, seizures, persistent vomiting, difficulty walking, or changes in vision. DO observe symptoms that may be associated with childhood headaches, and realize they may be different than those most common with adult headaches. DO try simple maneuvers and medications as described above.