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What Causes Profuse Sweating And Cold Cheeks After Having Advil In Children?
Question: 4 year old son had low grade fever before bed- gave him children's Advil. Now he's sweating profusely, has cold cheeks and temp is 96.6! Should i be concerened?
Brief Answer:
better to use Acetaminophen
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Advil is ibuprofen which is a strong antipyretic.
It does cause the fever to come down rapidly.
No need to worry.
The cold cheeks and low temperature will spontaneously come back to normal in a few hours.
If he gets fever again use Acetaminophen or Tylenol.
This is a milder antipyretic.
Use Advil only if temperature is very high and not settling down with Tylenol.
Wishing your child good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
better to use Acetaminophen
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Advil is ibuprofen which is a strong antipyretic.
It does cause the fever to come down rapidly.
No need to worry.
The cold cheeks and low temperature will spontaneously come back to normal in a few hours.
If he gets fever again use Acetaminophen or Tylenol.
This is a milder antipyretic.
Use Advil only if temperature is very high and not settling down with Tylenol.
Wishing your child good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
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