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ibuprofen and Chicken Pox

ibuprofen has been researched along with Chicken Pox in 14 studies

Midol: combination of cinnamedrine, phenacetin, aspirin & caffeine

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Ibuprofen is the most widely used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for the treatment of inflammation, mild-to-moderate pain and fever in children, and is the only NSAID approved for use in children aged ≥3 months."4.95Working Towards an Appropriate Use of Ibuprofen in Children: An Evidence-Based Appraisal. ( Boner, A; Chiarugi, A; de Martino, M; De' Angelis, GL; Montini, G, 2017)
" Nonetheless, these data suggest that parents use ibuprofen or ibuprofen together with acetaminophen to treat high fever and severe illness, which seems to identify children at high risk for invasive GAS infection."3.71Invasive group A streptococcal infection and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug use among children with primary varicella. ( Lesko, SM; Mitchell, AA; O'Brien, KL; Schwartz, B; Vezina, R, 2001)
" However, adverse effects should be taken into account in the choice between ibuprofen and acetaminophen."2.44[Ibuprofen in childhood: evidence-based review of efficacy and safety]. ( Cosson, MA; Landre-Peigne, C; Leroy, S; Mosca, A; Pons, G, 2007)
"The 30-day risk of superinfection was 7."1.30Ibuprofen and skin and soft tissue superinfections in children with varicella. ( Choo, PW; Donahue, JG; Platt, R, 1997)
"Ibuprofen use was associated with NF in the setting of primary varicella."1.30A case-control study of necrotizing fasciitis during primary varicella. ( Alexander, ER; Duchin, JS; Koutsky, LA; Rubens, CE; Zerr, DM, 1999)

Research

Studies (14)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's4 (28.57)18.2507
2000's8 (57.14)29.6817
2010's2 (14.29)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
de Martino, M1
Chiarugi, A1
Boner, A1
Montini, G1
De' Angelis, GL1
Moore, ND1
Miller, RJ1
Bailey, J1
Sullivan, K1
Annequin, D1
Carbajal, R1
Leroy, S1
Mosca, A1
Landre-Peigne, C1
Cosson, MA1
Pons, G1
van den Anker, JN1
Rosefsky, JB1
Neutel, CI1
Pless, RP1
Choo, PW1
Donahue, JG1
Platt, R1
Zerr, DM1
Alexander, ER1
Duchin, JS1
Koutsky, LA1
Rubens, CE1
Ford, LM1
Waksman, J1
O'Brien, K1
Schwartz, B2
Lesko, SM2
Vezina, RM1
Mitchell, AA2
O'Brien, KL1
Vezina, R1

Reviews

4 reviews available for ibuprofen and Chicken Pox

ArticleYear
Working Towards an Appropriate Use of Ibuprofen in Children: An Evidence-Based Appraisal.
    Drugs, 2017, Volume: 77, Issue:12

    Topics: Abnormalities, Multiple; Age Factors; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Asthma; Cerebellar Di

2017
Clinical inquiries. Does lowering a fever >101 degrees F in children improve clinical outcomes?
    The Journal of family practice, 2010, Volume: 59, Issue:6

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Chickenpox; Cryotherapy; Fasciitis, Necrotizing; Fever; Hum

2010
[Ibuprofen in childhood: evidence-based review of efficacy and safety].
    Archives de pediatrie : organe officiel de la Societe francaise de pediatrie, 2007, Volume: 14, Issue:5

    Topics: Acute Kidney Injury; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Asthma; Chickenpox; Child; Gastrointes

2007
Use of ibuprofen in paediatric populations.
    Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, 2007, Volume: 100 Suppl 48

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Chickenpox; Child; Fever; Humans; Ibuprofen; Infant, Newbor

2007

Other Studies

10 other studies available for ibuprofen and Chicken Pox

ArticleYear
Paracetamol with ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is a marker of soft tissue infection.
    BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 2008, Oct-13, Volume: 337

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Chickenpox; Child; Fever; Humans; Ibuprofen; Soft Tissue In

2008
[Ibuprofen: a febrile rumor].
    Archives de pediatrie : organe officiel de la Societe francaise de pediatrie, 2005, Volume: 12, Issue:2

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Chickenpox; Child; Child Welfare; Contraindications; Fever;

2005
Necrotising fasciitis, dermal infections and NSAIDs: caution.
    Prescrire international, 2007, Volume: 16, Issue:87

    Topics: Adolescent; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Chickenpox; Child; Fasciitis, Necrotizing; Fran

2007
Varicella and necrotizing fasciitis.
    The Pediatric infectious disease journal, 1996, Volume: 15, Issue:6

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Chickenpox; Child;

1996
Ibuprofen use in children: a benefit or a risk?
    Annals of epidemiology, 1997, Volume: 7, Issue:7

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Canada; Chickenpox; Child; Child, Preschool; Fasciitis, Nec

1997
Ibuprofen and skin and soft tissue superinfections in children with varicella.
    Annals of epidemiology, 1997, Volume: 7, Issue:7

    Topics: Age Distribution; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Chickenpox; Child; Child, Preschool; Coho

1997
A case-control study of necrotizing fasciitis during primary varicella.
    Pediatrics, 1999, Volume: 103, Issue:4 Pt 1

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Case-Control Studies; Chickenpox; Child; Child, Preschool;

1999
Necrotizing fasciitis during primary varicella.
    Pediatrics, 2000, Volume: 105, Issue:6

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Causality; Chickenpox; Child; Fasciitis, Necrotizing; Human

2000
Necrotizing fasciitis during primary varicella.
    Pediatrics, 2000, Volume: 105, Issue:6

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Causality; Chickenpox; Child; Fasciitis, Necrotizing; Human

2000
Invasive group A streptococcal infection and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug use among children with primary varicella.
    Pediatrics, 2001, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adolescent; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Case-C

2001