Does motrin break a fever?
My child has a high fever, and usually, I give paracetamol. However, a friend suggested Motrin works faster. Does Motrin effectively break a fever in children?
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5 months ago
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I was looking this up when my roommate had a temperature last night. Yes, Motrin contains ibuprofen which works really well as an antipyretic to bring down fever quite fast.
5 months ago
It does help reduce fever and body aches. However, if you have a sensitive stomach or other hormonal issues, make sure you don't take it on an empty stomach because it can cause acidity.
5 months ago
Yes, ibuprofen in Motrin is very effective at reducing fevers. Just make sure to keep a gap of at least 6 hours between doses and drink plenty of water to keep your kidneys safe.
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5 months ago
Yes, Motrin works fine for fever, usually takes about an hour to start showing results. If the fever is high and doesn't go down after a couple of doses, don't keep self-medicating, just visit a clinic.
5 months ago
Whenever I get a fever with severe body pain, Motrin is what my family doctor usually suggests to help bring it down. It always works well for me within a couple of hours, but I only take it after eating food.