What is the difference between ibuprofen and acetaminophen?

When can antipyretics be used?

Generally speaking, the body temperature over 38.5 ° C can take antipyretic drugs, if between 37.5 ° C and 38.5 ° C, it is recommended to physically cool down, such as using antipyretic patches, warm water wipe baths, etc. The elderly and children can also take fever-reducing drugs if their body temperature does not exceed 38.5 °C, but they have mental malaise.

Antipyretic drugs are generally taken once in 4-6 hours, no more than 4 times a day, take antipyretic drugs for 3 days, and if the symptoms are still not relieved, you should seek medical attention in time.

What is the difference between ibuprofen and acetaminophen?

Ibuprofen is a commonly used antipyretic drug, representative drugs on the market, there are Merrill Lynch, ibuprofen capsules and so on. Ibuprofen is not recommended for infants younger than 6 months of age, as children under 6 months of age have relatively weak kidney function and may be at increased risk of nephrotoxicity with ibuprofen.

Acetaminophen is a relatively safe antipyretic drug, and the representative drugs on the market are Tylenolin, (pediatric) Bai Ping, etc. Its antipyretic effect is proportional to the dose, excessive dose can cause liver toxicity, not recommended for infants younger than 3 months of age.

(1) Onset time: ibuprofen takes effect in about 1 hour, acetaminophen takes effect within half an hour to 1 hour;

(2) Duration of action: ibuprofen 6~8 hours, acetaminophen 4~6 hours;

(3) Applicable age: ibuprofen is suitable for children and adults over 6 months, and acetaminophen is generally used for people over 2 months;

(4) Route of administration: ibuprofen can be oral, suppository, intravenous, acetaminophen is generally used for oral and suppository.

Pregnant women, infants and young children should follow the doctor's advice.

Compared with acetaminophen, ibuprofen has a slightly longer antipyretic effect and duration of action, and has a more pronounced antipyretic effect, so it is more suitable for hyperthermia caused by infectious diseases.

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