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My 4 yo has been mentioning a head ache for 4 days with no fever until tonight. her temp is 103.6. i gave her motrin and tylenol (acetaminophen) her temp is still 103?
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Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Kindly see her docto: Or go to ER, high temperature not responding to antipyretics and headache in a 4 years old child, warrant medical assessment, good luck
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Dr. Charles Gordon commented
Specializes in Adolescent Medicine
Most common reason that Motrin and Tylenol fail to work is improper dosing! Motrin (=ibuprofen = Advil) should be given at 10 mg/kg/dose every 8 hours. Tylenol (=acetaminophen =paracetamol) should be given at 10 to 15 mg/kg/dose every 4 hours. If given appropriately they almost always work. Nevertheless your child should be examined for the cause of his fever which is frequently a viral infection
Feb 9, 2016
Dr. Al Hegab commented
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Provided original answer
totally agree with Dr Gordon about the need to give a correct dose before judging failure of treatment with fever reducing meds, and can alternate either medicine every 4 hours, till you see her doctor,
Feb 9, 2016
Last updated Feb 10, 2016
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