Treating Fever.

Pediatrics for Parents | October 1, 1999 | Copyright

The latest method used by many physicians and parents for treating a child with a fever is to alternate doses of acetaminophen (Tylenol, Panadol, etc.) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, etc.). The idea is that by using two different drugs that attack the fever in different ways, the results will be better. Is this newer approach a better way to treat fever?

The biggest risk to using both medicines is their action on the kidneys. Both are nephrotoxic - meaning they can cause damage to the kidneys. Although there are no studies on the effects of this combined therapy on ...

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