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Hi, luca is on fever today and complaining about his stomach hurting... we have him some ibuprofen but he vomited.. it is been around 3 hours since the ibuprofen and his fever continue high. is it ok to do tylenol now?

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Dr. Paul Williams answered

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Fever in a child: Yes at this point its ok to give him tylenol. Is he taking fluids?? - sometimes a fever will break after fluids are given - not a large quantity - as he may vomit but something like a water ice or even sucking on an ice cube. But to answer your question - yes its safe.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Hi, luca is on fever today and complaining about his stomach hurting... we have him some ibuprofen but he vomited.. it is been around 3 hours since the ibuprofen and his fever continue high. is it ok to do tylenol now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Williams answered

Dr Zimon and another doctor agreed

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