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Do suppositories work for fevers of 103 temp?
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Some do: Acetominophen and Ibuprofen containg suppositories will help reduce a fever, while those used for constipation will not. Your pharmacist can suggest some if you are in doubt about what you are using.
Answered 9/12/2014
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