Ritu Agarwal Ritu Agarwal Asked 7 months ago

How long does advil last for fever?

My little one has a fever, and I gave her Advil. I'm tracking when I need to give the next dose. How long does Advil typically last for reducing fever?

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Siddharth Roy Siddharth Roy Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Advil usually keeps the fever down for about 6 to 8 hours. Once you feel a bit better and the fever drops, a light stretch or gentle walk inside the room can make you feel fresh, but don't overdo it.

Meera Krishnan Meera Krishnan Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My mother always tells me to drink warm rasam when I have a fever, but for the medicine, Advil usually works for 6 to 8 hours. It is always best to check with your doctor for the exact dosage and timing.

Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

It keeps the fever away for around 6 to 8 hours. I usually take it after having some warm khichdi with ghee so it doesn't upset my stomach, as taking painkillers on an empty stomach is never a good idea.

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Rita Fernandes Rita Fernandes Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

You can expect Advil to help manage the fever for up to 6 to 8 hours. Make sure you don't take another dose before 6 hours have passed, and keep track of your temperature on a notepad.

Vijay Shrivastav Vijay Shrivastav Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

It lasts about 6 to 8 hours. But please, if your fever keeps coming back after the medicine wears off, do not ignore it like I did once. Go see a doctor and get proper blood tests done.

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Savita Patel Savita Patel Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

It generally works for about 6 to 8 hours to keep the temperature low. I recommend taking it with a light, warm meal like porridge to protect your digestive tract from irritation.

Varun Grover Varun Grover Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

You get a solid 6 to 8 hours of fever-free peace with it. Use that time to catch up on your favorite show before the temperature tries to make a comeback!

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