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Managing children's pain and fever with ibuprofen

Joyce McSwan, Alana Scarf

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Abstract

Ibuprofen is a first-line pharmacological treatment option for pain and fever in children, as is paracetamol. Here we review the evidence that shows ibuprofen is equally as well tolerated and at least as effective as paracetamol, plus practical advice on paediatric dosing and administration.

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Ibuprofen is a first-line pharmacological treatment option for pain and fever in children, as is paracetamol. Here we review the evidence that shows ibuprofen is equally as well tolerated and at least as effective as paracetamol, plus practical advice on paediatric dosing and administration.

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Ibuprofen is a first-line pharmacological treatment option for pain and fever in children, as is paracetamol. Here we review the evidence that shows ibuprofen is equally as well tolerated and at least as effective as paracetamol, plus practical advice on paediatric dosing and administration.

Key concepts: Ibuprofen, Medicine, Dosing, Acetaminophen, Anesthesia, Antipyretic, Intensive care medicine, Analgesic

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