Can I switch from taking Dolo to Combiflam for a fever? Will Combiflam be effective in reducing it? Is it possibly more effective than Dolo? I'm a bit confused about which one to use.

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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-Combiflam contains ibuprofen, while Dolo contains paracetamol. Both can help reduce fever, but they work differently. Ibuprofen (in Combiflam) is an anti-inflammatory, which may help with pain and inflammation in addition to fever, whereas paracetamol (i

Answered 04/07/2025

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