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My 9 yearold son is on ethosuximide 250 mg 1 daily, can i give him aspirin for a fever? he has the flue and has a temp of 101.1 and i don't know what he can take for a fever because of his medication
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Aspirin : Aspirin is not typically used for children with a fever because it can cause some problems with the liver (reye's syndrome) in rare cases. Typically, Ibuprofen (advil) or Acetaminophen (tylenol) are used. Discussing the options with a pharmacist can be helpful, and they can recommend exact dosing based on your childs weight.
Answered 10/3/2016
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No aspirin: Never give Aspirin to a child for fever or pain. It can lead to a very serious condition known as reye's syndrome. Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Ibuprofen are considered safe to use while taking ethosuximide.
Answered 6/25/2014
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