There are a variety of antipyretic products on the market,and paracetamol and ibuprofen can be regarded as star products worthy of the name.They are antipyretic drugs recommended by the World Health Organization,with a long history of use,high safety,and relatively affordable prices,gradually becoming the king of antipyretic drugs in the eyes of the public.

　　So,are these two drugs in the same category?Whose effect is better?What is the difference between them?We will compare the two from several perspectives,including their work ability(drug efficacy),adverse habits(adverse reactions),and neighborhood relationships(cross reactions with other drugs).

　　The scientific name of paracetamol is"acetaminophen".Both paracetamol and ibuprofen have the effect of reducing fever and pain.They usually do some part-time jobs to relieve headache and toothache.But there are some differences in efficacy:

　　Ibuprofen has a stronger antipyretic effect.ibuprofen also has a very good effect on dysmenorrhea that troubles many women.In addition,ibuprofen also has an anti-inflammatory effect,which can be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis,while paracetamol has no such effect.

　　Acetaminophen is suitable for children and adults over 3 months old.If the fever persists,it can be repeated every 4-6 hours,and should not exceed 4 times within 24 hours.The effect of acetaminophen lasts for up to 6 hours.Ibuprofen is suitable for children and adults over 6 months.The sustained release preparation is 1-2 times a day,the external preparation and oral preparation are 3-4 times a day,and the oral preparation is used with or after meals.ibuprofen can last for 5-10 hours.

　　The common adverse reaction of ibuprofen is gastrointestinal dysfunction,such as indigestion.Acetaminophen has a rare rash phenomenon,which is not easy to cause stomach discomfort or bleeding,and is also relatively safe for gastrointestinal ulcers.

　　However,overall,both types of drugs have high safety under normal use.However,if the daily dosage is exceeded and taken in excess,both drugs can have serious consequences.

　　If ibuprofen is overdosed every day,it will cause liver and kidney damage and bone marrow depression,increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke;Excessive use of acetaminophen can easily lead to liver damage,even liver failure and death.

　　Many people take too much without knowing it,because many compound cold medicines contain acetaminophen.Some people blindly take multiple compound cold medicines in order to make their cold better quickly,which may lead to excessive use of acetaminophen.

　　You can note that cold medicines containing acetaminophen components often have a phenolic character in their names,such as aminophen,phenanthraquinone,paracetamol,and pheniramine.The daily dose of acetaminophen for adults is 2g,and infants and adolescents should have a lower standard based on their weight.

　　Some doctors will choose to use acetaminophen and ibuprofen alternately to reduce fever when they encounter high fever.This method has not yet reached a consensus in the medical community.The more types of drugs used,the higher the risk of medication errors.There is no clear guideline for the alternating use of the two drugs,and there is no clear indication of how much dosage to use or how long to use each other.This only increases the risk of medication use.In addition,studies have shown that alternating the use of two drugs does not improve patient comfort,so the method of alternating the use of two drugs to reduce fever is not very scientific.

　　In terms of neighborhood relations,ibuprofen and acetaminophen are also different.The absorption of acetaminophen will be affected by warfarin,carbamazepine and domperidone,and ibuprofen will reduce the efficacy of antihypertensive and diuretic drugs.

　　In short,each of the two drugs has its own advantages,and the choice of which drug depends on the actual situation of the patient.Reminder:When taking antipyretic medication,be sure to drink plenty of hot water.There are many possible causes of fever.If the condition does not improve after taking antipyretic drugs for more than three days,it is necessary to go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible!