Researchers say ibuprofen trumps paracetamol for babies.

Researchers in New Zealand have reviewed the evidence on using ibuprofen or paracetamol to treat fever or pain in children under the age of two.

Their results, drawn from over 240 000 children, suggest that ibuprofen is more effective than paracetamol at reducing temperature and pain within the first 24 hours.

Both drugs were found to be equally safe, but the authors say more studies are needed to assess their use in babies less than 6 months old.

The study is accessible here.