BMJ. 2009 Oct 1;339:b3540. doi: 10.1136/bmj.b3540.

Is combining or alternating antipyretic therapy more beneficial than monotherapy for febrile children?

Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, PO Box 113-6044/C8, Beirut, Lebanon. mn04@aub.edu.lb

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Antipyretic treatment in young children with fever: acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or both alternating in a randomized, double-blind study.
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Acetaminophen (Acephen®, Anacin® Aspirin Free Maximum Strength Tablets®, Capital® and Codeine, ...)
Acetaminophen is used to relieve mild to moderate pain from headaches, muscle aches, menstrual periods, colds and sore throats, toothaches, backaches, and reactions to vaccinations (shots), and to reduce fever. Acetamino...
Ibuprofen (Advil® Caplets®, Advil® Children's, Advil® Gel Caplets, ...)
Prescription ibuprofen is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining of the joints) and rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swe...
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