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    What Meds Does Dr. Jen Give Her Kids?

    Here's a rundown of the over-the-counter (OTC) items I keep in my "medicine cabinet," which by the way, is on the top shelf of my dark and cool linen closet, not in the hot and humid bathroom.

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    What Meds Does Dr. Jen Give Her Kids?

    Here's a rundown of the over-the-counter (OTC) items I keep in my "medicine cabinet," which by the way, is on the top shelf of my dark and cool linen closet, not in the hot and humid bathroom. By Jennifer Trachtenberg, MD

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    Acetaminophen and ibuprofen (Children's Tylenol and Children's Motrin)

    They're my go-to pain relievers and fever reducers. I usually turn to ibuprofen first, because taste matters with kids, especially my kids, and when I try to give them acetaminophen, most of it ends up on the floor or on their pajamas, not in their tummies.
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