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Yes, NSAIDs can reduce fever, to varying degrees.
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Is Tylenol or Advil better to relieve inflammation?
Tylenol does not reduce inflammation at all. It is a pain reliever and will reduce fever, but it has no action on inflammation. Advil is one of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) and it will reduce inflammation.
Is Advil good for a fever?
No, Advil, or ibuprofen, is an anti inflammatory. You want a fever reducer such as acetaminophen, or more commonly known as Tylenol. If you have a fever, it is good to consult your physician as well.
Does Benadryl reduce fever in a baby?
Benadryl for chicken pox relief and will it reduce fever as well?
Uses of Advil?
To relieve pain from conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis. It is also used to reduce fever and to relieve minor aches and pain due to the common cold or flu.
What will happen if you have a fever when you get the H1N1 vaccine?
nothing will happen if you have a fever it is just a side effect of the shot and should go down in 2-3 days. you can also take advil to control the fever.
Does Aleve reduce fever?
yes
What are antipyretics drugs?
Antipyretic drugs act to reduce a fever (pyrexia = fever)
Can you take zzzquil and Advil at the same time?
Zzzquil and Advil can be taken at the same time. Zzzquil's active ingredient is diphenhydramine which is an antihistamine that causes drowsiness. Advil is a pain reliever/fever reducer that contains Ibuprofen. Both of these medications are safe to take together.
What is the function of antipyretic medicine?
To reduce fever.
Could Advil affect antihistamine?
No, Advil (ibuprofen) does not affect antihistamines. Advil inhibits the cyclo-oxidase enzymes to reduce inflammation and pain. Anti-histamines block histamine receptors and so decrease allergies. The two are unrelated.
Does Advil have acetaminophen?
No, Advil contains ibuprofen which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Acetaminophen is found in products such as Tylenol.
What medicinal use is salicate?
Used for pain relief, to reduce inflammation and to reduce fever.
