[How to treat pediatric fever in 2013 with little evidence-based?]

Rev Med Suisse. 2014 Jan 15;10(412-413):114-5.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Treatment of pediatric fever is based on two main molecules, paracetamol and ibuprofen. Fever should be treated when associated with discomfort. The two molecules have almost similar efficacy and safety. Monotherapy should be preferred to a combined or alternating treatment. Antipyretics do not seem to prevent febrile seizures.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • News

MeSH terms

  • Acetaminophen / administration & dosage
  • Child
  • Evidence-Based Practice / standards
  • Evidence-Based Practice / trends*
  • Fever / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Ibuprofen / administration & dosage
  • Seizures, Febrile / prevention & control

Substances

  • Acetaminophen
  • Ibuprofen