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Antipyretic vs. Febrifuge — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Antipyretic and Febrifuge

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Antipyretic

An antipyretic (, from anti- 'against' and pyretic 'feverish') is a substance that reduces fever. Antipyretics cause the hypothalamus to override a prostaglandin-induced increase in temperature.
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Febrifuge

A medication that reduces fever; an antipyretic.
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Antipyretic

Reducing or tending to reduce fever.
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Febrifuge

Acting to reduce fever.
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Antipyretic

A medication that reduces fever.
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Febrifuge

(pharmaceutical drug) antipyretic
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Antipyretic

(pharmaceutical effect) That reduces fever.
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Febrifuge

A medicine serving to mitigate or remove fever.
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Antipyretic

(pharmaceutical drug) A medicine that reduces fever; a febrifuge.
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Febrifuge

Any medicine that lowers body temperature to prevent or alleviate fever
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Antipyretic

Efficacious in preventing or allaying fever.
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Antipyretic

Any medicine that lowers body temperature to prevent or alleviate fever
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Antipyretic

Preventing or alleviating fever
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