This review evaluates whether giving
Combined and alternating paracetamol and ibuprofen therapy for fever in children
In febrile children we found strong evidence of faster time to fever clearance and more prolonged time without fever in the first four hours favouring the use of
However, it has little scientific evidence to back it up
Compared to giving a single antipyretic alone, giving combined paracetamol and ibuprofen to febrile children can result in a lower mean temperature at one hour after treatment
According to international guidelines the choice of the drug should rely on the child's individual characteristics
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There is some evidence that both alternating and combined antipyretic therapy may be more effective at reducing temperatures than monotherapy alone
Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin are generally safe for reducing fever in adults
Compared to giving ibuprofen or paracetamol alone, giving both medications together is probably more effective at lowering temperature for the first four hours after treatment (
BACKGROUND Health professionals frequently recommend fever treatment regimens for children that either combine paracetamol and ibuprofen or alternate them
The study recommended treating Children should never be given ibuprofen and paracetamol together
Always read the instructions on the bottle and check the correct dosage for the age
BACKGROUND Health professionals frequently recommend fever treatment regimens for children that either combine paracetamol and ibuprofen or alternate them
3 NICE guidelines state that alternating doses of paracetamol and ibuprofen may be considered, but Dual therapy of paracetamol and ibuprofen was used by 45
Do not use in infants less than 6 months old
In Italy, paracetamol and
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Information Combined and alternating paracetamol and ibuprofen therapy for febrile children
Acetaminophen is preferred over ibuprofen in people with stomach ulcers, bleeding from the digestive tract, or bleeding disorders like