what is difference between analgic and antipyretic medicines?

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what is difference between analgic and antipyretic medicines?

2007-01-28 18:22:46 · 4 answers · asked by Dev D 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health

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Analgesic medications relieve pain. Antipyretic medications reduce fever.

2007-01-28 18:26:19 · answer #1 · answered by missingora 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

The answers given you are correct. Some meds are classified as analgesic-antipyretic, hence they can be used either for pain or fever. Paracetamol is an example.

2007-01-28 22:30:53 · answer #2 · answered by Rene B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Don't u mean 'analgesic?' That's for pain; whereas antipyretic fights fever.

2007-01-28 18:30:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

the same as above: Analgesic for pain (eg peppermint), antipyretic for fever (eg feverfew)

2007-01-28 18:48:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋