{"id":22358,"date":"2021-12-21T14:01:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-21T19:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kixcare.com\/?p=22358"},"modified":"2023-09-11T15:07:41","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T19:07:41","slug":"advil-or-tylenol-which-is-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kixcare.com\/en\/advil-or-tylenol-which-is-better\/","title":{"rendered":"Advil or Tylenol: Which is Better?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Written by: Dr. Harley Eisman<\/a><\/em>, CMO For Pediatricians<\/a>, Nurse Practitioners<\/a>, and Pediatric Nurses<\/a>, questions about fevers and how to treat them are some of the most common that we get. As not only providers, but parents ourselves, we get it. Having a child that is feeling unwell with a fever or pain is a worrisome thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kids with a healthy immune system generate fever<\/a> to help get rid of infection. The act of the immune system fighting the infection creates heat as a byproduct – it’s hard work! Also the brain signals to increase your temperature so that the body is less hospitable to the germs. Pretty amazing actually. What is important to remember is, fever is never dangerous<\/strong> \u2014 it\u2019s an important immune system tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Therefore, to allow your child\u2019s body to do its best germ fighting work. We should not give Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Advil (ibuprofen, Motrin) with the primary goal of \u201cdriving down the fever\u201d. Instead it should be to give tylenol and advil if your child is feeling unwell. Otherwise, let that body do its work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kids with fever often don\u2019t feel well. They can be quite irritable, with body aches or headaches, along with a poor appetite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We are absolutely not saying that you should avoid treating their fever if your child is unwell. Their immune response will still work perfectly fine<\/a> without the sauna effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Giving them Tylenol or Advil to make them feel better is a good thing to do, because if they feel better, they\u2019ll be less miserable and more likely to drink and stay hydrated. Dehydration<\/a> is a real risk in children who are sick, and optimizing their pain and fever so they can remain hydrated is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plus, if you give them Tylenol or Advil and there\u2019s no improvement in how they feel, it may be time to consult with your KixNurse or your healthcare provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The unsatisfying but truthful answer is that BOTH Advil and Tylenol are very effective for relieving pain and discomfort. Although Advil is better with inflammation(swelling). While both will work on any pain. Tylenol is especially great for aches and pains, headaches, and post surgical pain. Meanwhile, Advil is fabulous for sprains and strains, but also things like erupting molars, that cause swollen painful gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Children under 6 months should not take Advil unless advised by a healthcare professional. Start with Tylenol.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Updated by: Lindsay Peltsch<\/a> on September 11, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nFever \u2014 boon or bane?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How do I help my child feel better?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
So which to give?Advil or Tylenol?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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