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22 month old running a 103.3 temp axillary gave tylenol (acetaminophen) 20 mins ago, sleeping now with stuffy nose. .. go to er??

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Ibuprofen: No. Give ibuprofen as well on top of the Tylenol (acetaminophen) you gave, let him sleep and see your doctor in the morning. Ibuprofen works much faster than Tylenol (acetaminophen) when fever is high

Answered 5/6/2015

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Temperature: An axillary temperature of 103.3 is a rectal temperature greater than 104. If the Tylenol (acetaminophen) decreases his temperature and he seems otherwise well, have him see his MD tomorrow. If he remains unwell, go to the ER.

Answered 4/23/2015

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

With no other: symptoms not quiet yet. If the temperature does not come down in a couple hours, to give the tylenol (acetaminophen) time to work, of if the temperature goes up or other symptoms occur call their physician or go to the ER

Answered 4/23/2015

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