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Pharyngitis Home Care: Pain And Fever Children

Common medications used at home for pain and fever in children with pharyngitis include:

Acetaminophen

Acetaminophen decreases fever and pain, but does not help inflammation.
Dosing is 10-15 mg per kilogram (5-7 mg per pound) of body weight every 4-6 hours, up to the adult dose.
Do not exceed the maximum daily dose.
Acetaminophen products come in various strengths. Always follow the package instructions.
Avoid this drug in children with liver disease or an allergy to acetaminophen.
Common acetaminophen products include Tylenol, Panadol and many others.

Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen decreases pain, fever and inflammation.
It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID).
Dosing for children over 6 months of age is 7-10 mg per kilogram (4-5 mg per pound) of body weight every 6 hours, up to the adult dose.
Do not exceed the maximum daily dose.

Always follow the package instructions.

Avoid this drug in children with liver, kidney, stomach or bleeding problems.
Brand names include Advil, Motrin and Nuprin.

Naproxen

Naproxen decreases pain, fever and inflammation.
It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID).
Dosing for children 13 and older is 200 mg twice a day with food.
Do not exceed 500 mg per day.
Always follow the package instructions.
Avoid this drug in children with liver, kidney, stomach or bleeding problems.
The brand name for naproxen is Aleve.

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Last Updated: Jul 7, 2009 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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