Alternating acetaminophen and ibuprofen in children may cause parental confusion and is dangerous

Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2006 Jul;160(7):757; author reply 757-8. doi: 10.1001/archpedi.160.7.757-b.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Comment
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Acetaminophen / administration & dosage*
  • Acetaminophen / adverse effects
  • Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / administration & dosage*
  • Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / adverse effects
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Confusion
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Fever / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Ibuprofen / administration & dosage*
  • Ibuprofen / adverse effects
  • Infant
  • Medication Errors*
  • Parents / psychology*

Substances

  • Analgesics, Non-Narcotic
  • Acetaminophen
  • Ibuprofen