PremiumLindsey BeverWashington Post·10 Jun, 2026 12:00 AM8 mins to readWhile ibuprofen and paracetamol both relieve pain and reduce fevers, the science suggests there are times when one may have an advantage over the other. Photo / 123rfHere are some tips for choosing an over-the-counter medication for headaches, body aches, fever and more.
Most of us have woken up with a headache, achy back or a low-grade fever and rummaged through the medicine cabinet looking for an over-the-counter solution. And you’ve probably had more than one to
