#asktheexpert Hello doctor, My son's fever is only getting affected by ibulgesic plus or meftal p. Calpol or other paracetamol tablets are not reducing the fever. Is giving Ibulgesic and meftal safe?

A. Using ibuprofen together with mefenamic acid is generally not recommended. Combining these medications may increase the risk of side effects in the gastrointestinal tract such as inflammation, bleeding, ulceration