Abdominal Pain Home page Send to a friend Print this page Search for new topic
Definition
Incidence
Risk Factors
Symptoms
serious signs
Evaluation
fiberoptic procedures
Treatment
specialist
Home Care
constipation
diarrhea
fever
pain
vomiting
warning signs
Outlook
Underlying Cause
Anatomy
Trusted Sites
 Visit Virtual Doctor
Abdominal Pain Home Care: Fever
Acetaminophen is the best medicine for treating fever in those who have abdominal pain.
  • Acetaminophen decreases both fever and pain. Images
  • Adult dose: 2 regular strength (325 mg) every 4 hours, or 2 extra-strength (500 mg) every 6 hours.
  • Maximum dose is 4,000 mg per day.
  • Avoid this drug if you have alcoholism, liver disease or an allergy to the drug. See the package instructions.
  • Common brand names include Tylenol, Panadol, and many others.
Continue to Abdominal Pain Home Care: Pain
View more Abdominal pain, generalized topics
Related Topics:
About freeMD FAQ Terms of Use New Visitor Feedback
freeMD is provided for information purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a physician. Please review our terms of use.

Last Updated: Apr 9, 2007  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
Copyright 1989-2008 DSHI Systems, Inc.   Powered by: freeMD
Site Map
Abdominal Pain References: