Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr Zac Turner explores the truth behind pain relief.

Ibuprofen, also known as Advil or Motrin, is among the first-line drugs of choice to reduce pain and fever. It belongs to the ...

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Ibuprofen treats many kinds of pain, so it might make sense to take it for stomach pain as well. However, our expert says you ...

The following is a summary of “Antipyretic effect of oral dipyrone (Metamizole) compared to oral ibuprofen in febrile ...

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They tend to be associated with a fever, but you help reduce chills if you: Stay hydrated Take medications like Advil (ibuprofen) or Tylenol (acetaminophen) if you have a fever Use lukewarm water ...

Objective: Spalt-Liqua® is a newsoft gelatin capsule containing 200mg of totally dissolved ibuprofen as the active ... for the treatment of pain and fever. The recommended single dose of ...

Tonsillitis itself is not contagious. However, “the viruses and bacteria that cause tonsillitis are highly contagious and can ...

It’s safe to get your flu shot and COVID shot at the same time, if you choose, and in the same arm or different arms. In ...

Ibuprofen is absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract and peak plasma concentrations are reached within about 1 to 2 hours after ingestion. Bioavailability is ≥ 80%. 99% of ibuprofen is bound ...

Gastroenteritis (stomach flu). The stomach flu may lead to vomiting, diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramping. If your symptoms ...