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Acetaminophen
This is one of the most commonly used medications to reduce fever in children. It does not cause upset stomach and other side effects that aspirin and ibuprofen have been known to cause. It is commonly known by its commercial name, TylenolŪ.
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Date Last Modified: 08/25/2003 00:00