Your doctormay also suggesttakingover-the-counter medications, such asacetaminophen (Tylenol, others) oribuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) tolowera very high fever.
Fever reducers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen(Advil and Motrin) can help, but remember to avoid aspirin, which can cause a serious illness called Reye Syndrome in children with a viral illness.
The upshot was that the newer drugs, including Celebrex and Bextra from rival Pfizer, did less damage to the stomach than older medicines like naproxen (sold as Aleve), ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil) or diclofenac (a Novartis drug called Voltaren).
The upshot was that the newer drugs, including Celebrex and Bextra from rival Pfizer (nyse: PFE - news - people ), did less damage to the stomach than older medicines like naproxen (sold as Aleve), ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil) or diclofenac (a Novartis (nyse: NVS - news - people ) drug called Voltaren).