Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Asked 4 months ago

Should i take tylenol or ibuprofen for fever?

My little one has a fever. The chemist gave me both Tylenol and Ibuprofen for kids, but which one should I give him first? What's generally better for fever in children?

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Sanjay Sharma Sanjay Sharma Joined May 2026 4 months ago
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For fever, I usually reach for the one that's closer to hand, to be honest! 😅 Both Tylenol and Ibuprofen work. Tylenol is just for fever and pain, Ibuprofen also helps with inflammation. If you have body aches, Ibuprofen might give more relief. But definitely stick to the dosage.

Rahul Mehta Rahul Mehta Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

This always makes me double-guess myself! For fever alone, Paracetamol (Tylenol) is often the go-to because it's generally gentler on the stomach. Ibuprofen is good if there's also pain or inflammation. If the fever is really high or not coming down, definitely call a doctor, don't just keep guessing which pill.

Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Oh, I used to panic about this choice too! Both are generally good for fever. Tylenol (paracetamol) is often recommended first, especially for kids. Ibuprofen (like Advil) also helps with inflammation, so if you have body aches too, it might be better. Just don't take both at the same time without doctor's advice.

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Neha Gupta Neha Gupta Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Please be careful. While both can help with fever, one might be better depending on other symptoms or your health history. I once took the wrong one and had issues. If your fever is high or you have other severe symptoms, please see a doctor immediately. Don't just pick a medicine.

Deepak Kumar Deepak Kumar Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

I just had a fever last month, and my doctor suggested Paracetamol (Tylenol) first. He said it's generally safer and effective for bringing down fever. If that didn't work after a few hours, then we could consider Ibuprofen if there was a lot of body pain too. So Tylenol is usually the first choice.

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Gaurav Singh Gaurav Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Both are effective, but check dosage and any underlying conditions. Consult a doc if fever persists.

Anjali Rao Anjali Rao Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Both Tylenol (paracetamol) and Ibuprofen can reduce fever. However, for those with high blood pressure or certain kidney conditions, Ibuprofen can sometimes be risky. It's always safer to choose Tylenol first. If your fever is persistent, please consult your doctor, especially with BP issues.

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