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A member asked:

Can you alternate tylenol (acetaminophen) and motrin for a child with a fever?

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Yes: You may not only alternate tylenol (acetaminophen) and motrin, you may also give them together if needed.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/2/2019

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Yes: But please remember, fever is a symptom, not an illness. It is much more important to assess how your child feels and acts, and treat accordingly.

Dr Altman and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 3/15/2017

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My daughter has had a fever. Says she's chilling but no pain. Alternating between tylenol (acetaminophen) and motrin. Why fever?

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My son has a fever of 103 and I'm having a hard time with breaking it. I have given Motrin and rotated with Tylenol (acetaminophen). What could this be?

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My 9 month old has had a fever for 24 hrs, i've been alternating with motrin and tylenol, (acetaminophen) but hasn't broke. What should I do, its spiked to 103.

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My baby got 6mth shots has 101.9 fever how often can I rotate infant Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Motrin. Gave Tylenol (acetaminophen) at 9:00 when is safe to give Motrin?

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How often to rotate tylenol (acetaminophen) and motrin on a 4 yr old whose fever spikes back after only 2 1/2 hrs after dose?

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