What brings down this fever the fastest?

Health Tip: Ibuprofen has been shown to be the most effective, efficient analgesic to bring down fevers quickly.  Due to it's antiinflammatory effect, it is also irreplaceable as an over the counter for inflammatory pain ( such as toothache, muscle sprain, back aches, tension headaches, etc).


Fevers. Such a common ailment, and yet often, such a scary symptom- especially in young children. Fevers are usually our bodies' way of combatting a viral or bacterial infection. It is our immune system's effective way to fight off invaders. And yet, it can be alarming- especially with those high fevers.

Ibuprofen ( brand name such as Motrin) is an incredibly effective antipyretic (fever reducing) medication, that is available over the counter. While acetaminophen (Tylenol) is helpful, it does not work as quickly to bring down those high temps. The suspension, or liquid form is even more effective, as it is absorbed under the tongue- and goes to work immediately!

An important point to remember with fevers is that fevers dehydrate us. This is especially true for young children. So, work hard to bring that temperature down, and keep pushing liquids whenever your child has a fever- even those small drops of liquid can be absorbed immediately. With every degree of temperature, be even more diligent to keep hydrated.

I hope you find this simple tip helpful as you care for yourself or your sick loved one;-) Here's to a healthy Christmas season. What a joy to know that we have a God that loves us enough to send His Son for us, and that he cares about every small detail of our lives!