Question 1

should i use acetaminophen and ibuprofen together in a child to reduce fever?

Accepted Answer

You can - but why?: Fever is a generally beneficial response to infection and helps to fight the infection. The only reasons to reduce fever are that the individual is patently uncomfortable, or that their heart or lungs cannot tolerate it, or that the fever has reached heights in a child which place them at risk of seizures (>105). You can use tepid washcloth baths, low dose pediatric tylenol, (acetaminophen) etc., .

Question 2

can i give my 5 & 7 yr olds tylenol or ibuprofen to reduce flu aches/fever if giving them simulasan cold, mucus & immune relief (homeopathic)? thank y

Accepted Answer

Maybe ok: Truly homeopathic "medications" are made by repeated dilutions, so that the ingredient is not really there anymore (just the "essence" of it remains). That means there is no active ingredient left to cause any benefit. However, that also implies that the homeopathic "medicine" should be pretty harmless, unless some other non-homeopathic ingredient (such as some decongestant chemical) was added.

Question 3

my 1years old baby have fever 39 degress.and the doctor give her ibuprofen for to reduce fever.her weight is 7kg.it is possible to give ibuprofen?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Get the ibuprofen pediatric suspension and follow the directions on the label. Probably just important is to make sure the child is adequately hydrated. If their wedding diapers the probably doing good. You can also alternate the ibuprofen suspension with Tylenol (acetaminophen) every two hours if the child is really running a high fever. Tepid water baths are also helpful to lower body heat.

Question 4

son 6 yr fever of 38.8-40 past two days.  advil (ibuprofen) ineffective this morning do i go toer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: 40 is a high temperature, particularly if not responding to antipyretics, and he should be examined. All the best and I hope he feels better soon.

Question 5

my 4 years has a fever her temperature is 102 this morning. i given her advil (ibuprofen) twice last night, check her temperature around 5:15am it was still 102...please help?

Accepted Answer

Fever: Continue to treat her fever with weight appropriate doses of Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Advil. The Tylenol (acetaminophen) can be used every 4 hours up to 5 times a day and the Advil every 6 hours. Do not over bundle her and give plenty of fluids. If she has other symptoms or her fever remains high; have her seen. All the best.

Question 6

how much children ibuprofen do i giv my 1 1/2 year old child for a fever ?

Accepted Answer

Ibuprofen in kids: Unfortunately, recommendations for dosing of medications is, at least in my state, against regulations since your not established as a patient with my practice.  Making recommendations is ok but actually dosing anything is a line i can't cross.  Contact your pediatrician or primary care physician to get recommendation.

Question 7

i have 9month baby how much infant advil (ibuprofen) should i give him for a fever?

Accepted Answer

Depends on weight: Here is a link to the advil (ibuprofen) site for weight-based dosing.  Good luck!

http://childrens.Advil.Com/infants-advil (ibuprofen)-drops.

Question 8

fever at 102.5, trying to break it with advil (ibuprofen) and fluids. any other suggestions? i need to sleep!

Accepted Answer

Tylenol (acetaminophen): You might try alternating tylenol (acetaminophen) with the advil. If it persists, a lukewarm bath may help. If the fever continues, you should see a doctor to determine the source.

Question 9

i took 2 pills of ibuprofen about and hour and a half ago. i have a fever and i was wondering if it is safe to take dayquil?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Dayquil has a decongestant, cough suppressant and acetaminophen in it. Yes, it can be combined with ibuprofen. However, it may take a couple of hours for the ibuprofen to lower your fever. Also, it's OK to have a low-grade fever, as it's your body's natural way to "kill" a virus or bacteria, and thus, it's not necessary to lower your temperature to a normal level.

Question 10

my husband has cold like symptoms and a fever of 100. he took ibuprofen but it hasnt broken the fever. should i be worried???

Accepted Answer

No, fever is OK: Fever is the body's response to infection or inflammation, and in itself, is not harmful.  Cold like symptoms suggest a respiratory illness, often viral, and some viruses often cause fevers in adults, such as influenza or adenovirus.  If there is an underlying health problem, sore throat, shortness of breath, or ear pain, evaluation is recommended, or if fever lasts more than 2-3 day.

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Should i use acetaminophen and ibuprofen together in a child to reduce fever?

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Can i give my 5 & 7 yr olds tylenol or ibuprofen to reduce flu aches/fever if giving them simulasan cold, mucus & immune relief (homeopathic)? thank y

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My 1years old baby have fever 39 degress.and the doctor give her ibuprofen for to reduce fever.her weight is 7kg.it is possible to give ibuprofen?

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Son 6 yr fever of 38.8-40 past two days. advil (ibuprofen) ineffective this morning do i go toer?

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My 4 years has a fever her temperature is 102 this morning. i given her advil (ibuprofen) twice last night, check her temperature around 5:15am it was still 102...please help?

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How much children ibuprofen do i giv my 1 1/2 year old child for a fever ?

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I have 9month baby how much infant advil (ibuprofen) should i give him for a fever?

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Fever at 102.5, trying to break it with advil (ibuprofen) and fluids. any other suggestions? i need to sleep!

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I took 2 pills of ibuprofen about and hour and a half ago. i have a fever and i was wondering if it is safe to take dayquil?

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My husband has cold like symptoms and a fever of 100. he took ibuprofen but it hasnt broken the fever. should i be worried???

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