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Can An Infant With High Fever Caused Due To Teething Be Given Tylenol Motrin?

Seventeen months teething fever 103.9 going into day 3, also bleeding from mouth and holds hand to mouth crying. Fever and pain reduces with Tylenol Motrin alternated every 3 hrs. Do not see mouth sores. How many days would this be home treated before consulting doctor?
Fri, 27 Dec 2013
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I read your query and would like to say that you can continue to treat with Tylenol Motrin for other 2 days (5 days in total). If the fever persist after 5 days then you should go to visit your doctor.
Hope i answered to your query.
Dr.Sonila
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Can An Infant With High Fever Caused Due To Teething Be Given Tylenol Motrin?

Hi I read your query and would like to say that you can continue to treat with Tylenol Motrin for other 2 days (5 days in total). If the fever persist after 5 days then you should go to visit your doctor. Hope i answered to your query. Dr.Sonila