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Should i alternate fever medications for a 1 year old child?
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Should-N0: There are many opinions on the treatment of fever in children. Not all fever has to be treated. Acetamenophen is a good fever reducer. Ibuprofen is a good fever reducer. Depending on the age of the child & the weight of the child, either is acceptable. Some physicians recommend alternating a dose of one with the other every 4 hours so that no one drug get in the toxic range. Discuss with pcp.
Answered 6/25/2014
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No: From a strictly scientific analysis of how these drugs work inside the body, the answer is no.A drug builds to a peak in the bloodstream and slowly dissipates. The next dose prevents the blood level from disappearing altogether.Starting another drug needs time to bulid up. Thus alternating, has too many peaks and valleys, whereas 1 drug provides a more even drug level and effect.
Answered 1/25/2012
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