Untreated pain causes anxiety, depression, irritability and exhaustion and can slow healing.
Children as young as three years of age can identify the intensity of their pain. Children who are engaged in play may still be experiencing pain. Children who ask for pain medicine usually are in pain. Please consult full prescribing information before use. A variety of nondrug techniques, such as distraction, hypnosis or relaxation training can help relieve children's anxiety and pain.