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Pain & Fever Medications in Children

- Summary
- About pain and fever medications
- Types and differences
- Conditions treated
- Conditions of concern
- Potential side effects
- Drug or other interactions
- Symptoms of overdose
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Robert Daigneault, M.D

Conditions treated with pain/fever medications

Fever-reducers and pain relievers may be used to treat many different conditions in children, including:

  • Fever

  • Pain

  • Teething

  • Earaches

  • Headaches

  • Arthritis (including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and other joint-related pain)

  • Sore throat

  • Fibromyalgia (a disorder characterized by muscle and joint pain)

  • Muscle aches

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Review Date: 07-03-2007

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