I personally found that DS was better with nurofen for this illness, it made him more settled than the panadol. The Dr said he had a red throat, so maybe the anti-inflam properties of the nurofen were better for my DS. I was not sure about the overlaping panadol and nurofen, but for two doses, I did it. But whatever you feel comfortable with.
And if you cant get his temp down, call the DR. xo