What is the difference between pediatric acetaminophen and pediatric ibuprofen?
Pediatric acetaminophen and pediatric ibuprofen are both products that can treat fever and pain. Pediatric ibuprofen is a little bit more effective as far as I’m concerned because it has a faster onset of action and it also lasts longer. Ibuprofen lasts 6 to 8 hours and acetaminophen lasts approximately 4 hours. There are also some safety concerns with acetaminophen. It is one of most overdosed drugs and it has very serious consequences when it comes to kidney and liver issues if there is an overdose. When is it appropriate to give these medications? What symptoms will they help? How do you know which medication to give? In general, they are both used for pain and fever reduction. Children’s Advil®, which contains the active ingredient ibuprofen, is indicated for reducing fever and helping with the minor aches and pains due to colds, the flu, sore throat, headache or toothache. If you have other issues beyond those, or if fever lasts longer than a couple of days, you should consult wit
