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Confusion grows on safety of mixing child painkillers
Sep 3 2008, Deepa

Young children suffering from fever get better faster when given ibuprofen rather than paracetamol, say researchers.

Those needing treatment over 24 hours can safely take both painkillers, which could reduce the period of illness by more than four...

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