Labeled for this condition
Medicines for fever
8 medicines have an FDA label indicated for fever; 6 are listed from generic labelers and 0 have a presentation in shortage now (FDA files, October 8, 2026).
Which medicines are labeled for fever?
Each label names the condition in its indications; the record shows the label's words. A list of labeled medicines is not a treatment plan.
| Medicine | Brand names | Generic labelers (all forms) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage | Recalls since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | Advil, Motrin, Caldolor | 245 labelers | $0.0573 per tablet 800 mg tablet | Yes | No current entry | 40 |
| Acetaminophen | Feverall, Tylenol | 89 labelers | $0.0339 per unit 500 mg caplet | Yes | No current entry | 19 |
| Naproxen | Aleve, Naprelan, Bayer | 139 labelers | $0.0565 per tablet 500 mg tablet | Yes | No current entry | 8 |
| Aspirin | none listed | none listed | $0.0142 per tablet 81 mg tablet | No | A presentation being discontinued | 1 |
| Triamcinolone | Kenalog, Triesence, Nasacort | 73 labelers | $0.0452 per gram 0.1% cream | No | Listed; available | 27 |
| Acetaminophen and aspirin and caffeine | Excedrin | 39 labelers | $0.0648 per unit 250-250-65 mg cplt | No | No current entry | 3 |
| Meclofenamate | none listed | 1 labeler | n/a | Yes | No current entry | 0 |
| Dextromethorphan and guaifenesin and naproxen | Mucinex | none listed | n/a | No | No current entry | 0 |
Source: FDA drug labels (indications) via openFDA; NDC Directory; CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026; FDA shortages and recalls (FDA files October 8, 2026)
What do pharmacies pay?
Each medicine's most widely listed form, per unit, in the NADAC survey: what pharmacies paid, not what a patient pays; strengths differ, so compare like with like.
Source: CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) survey, October 7, 2026: what retail pharmacies paid per unit; not a counter price