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A member asked:

My 6 year old has scarlet fever, he's on amoxicillin and benadryl. can i give him tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen too?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Definitley tylenol (acetaminophen): at the recommended dosage on the label. Ibuprofen probably safe, but it has more side effects than tylenol (acetaminophen).

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/25/2015

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Yes: If pt has pain or fever you can give tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin

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Answered 11/16/2016

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