alternating Tylenol and Motrin for fever
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alternating Tylenol and Motrin for fever
| Wed, 05-04-2005 - 7:53pm |
DD (4) has had a high temp on and off for 2 days. They did a strep test but it was neg, will wait for culture results in 2 days. Her temp ranges anywhere from 100-104. Our pediatrician doesn't believe in alternating Tylenol with Motrin due to potential for toxicity. I have had our kids see our local family physician when I can't get into Peds clinic and they recommend alternating for a high fever. It's so confusing, I don't know who to believe anymore. What does other doctors recommend? TIA Ann

here's an article that might help... sounds like it's better to stick to one or the other
http://www.southnassau.org/healthykids/
Hope she feels better soon!!!
I would definitely stick to one or the other. I personally do not give Motrin anymore to my children ever since my 8yr old dd had a severe allergic reaction around 2 yrs ago and after I saw that it left a young girl blind (it came on the news). I sure hope she gets to feeling better. ((HUGS to her))
Olivia
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I think you should do what you think is best and also what the ped tells you is good.