What is Artichoke? Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) is a plant used in herbal medicine. Typically sourced from the leaf, stem, and/or root of the plant, dietary supplements containing artichoke extract are used to treat a variety of health conditions. One of the most common uses for artichoke is cholesterol management. Related: Natural Remedies for High Cholesterol. Artichoke is said to promote the release of bile from the liver. A type of fluid involved in digestion, bile helps to break down fats into fatty acids.
Ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to relieve pain and reduce fever and inflammation. If your child is allergic to aspirin, do not give him or her ibuprofen.Be sure to follow these medicine precautions: 1  Follow all instructions on the label. 2  If you give medicine to your baby, follow your doctor's advice about what amount to give. Studies have not shown any more benefit from alternating these medicines. 2  If you are giving your child ibuprofen for fever or pain, don't also give your child a cold or flu medicine that contains acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
There are other times when you might want to switch from one to the other, too. Let's say you gave your child ibuprofen an hour or two ago, and her fever is still high or she's no more comfortable than she was before she took the medicine. In this instance, it's okay to give acetaminophen a try now. In fact, because you can't give her ibuprofen again for six to eight hours after the first dose, it may be helpful to try a new tack. If the acetaminophen does the trick, your child won't need any medication at all for another six to eight hours.