Remedies for fever

Paracetamol is the most indicated medicine to reduce fever, because it is a substance that can be used in almost all cases, even in children or pregnant women, and the dose should be adapted, especially in the children's age, up to 30 kg. Paracetamol can be found in medicines under the trade names Tylenol, Vick Pyrena, Sonridor or Dafalgan, for example.

However, this active substance may be associated with others, such as caffeine, vitamin C, codeine or antihistamines, which can be found in medicines such as Resfriol, Neolefrin, Tylenol Sinus, Sonridor Caf or Algicod. of the associated substance, potentiate the action of paracetamol, increase the effectiveness in the treatment of pain, or improve other symptoms characteristic of colds and flu, such as sneezing, coryza, allergic cough and weakened immune system.

Other examples of fever remedies are dipyrone, ibuprofen or aspirin, but they have more contraindications and side effects and should therefore only be used with the advice of the physician. However, ibuprofen and aspirin are also anti-inflammatory, which can help in symptoms such as inflamed throat, for example. Understand when it is best to use Paracetamol or Ibuprofen.

The dosage of these medicinal products should be determined by the physician and depending on the dose of the medicine and the age and weight of the person.

Remedy to lower fever in baby

Paracetamol, Dipyrone and Ibuprofen, which can be taken, preferably from 3 months of age, every 6 to 8 hours, depending on the indication of the pediatrician.

Children's fever medicines should only be taken when the child's body temperature is above 37.8 ° C, and the dose should always be calculated according to the child's body weight.

To help reduce the fever in the baby one can remove the excess clothes, offer fresh drinks or wet the child's face and neck with wet towels. See more tips on what to do to get rid of baby fever.

Remedy for fever caused by dengue fever

The drugs that can be used to lower the fever of dengue are paracetamol and dipyrone.

Paracetamol is effective and does not have many side effects, being the most indicated. However, when used in excess, it can cause problems in the liver. Dypirone is indicated for people who can not take acetaminophen due to hypersensitivity to the active substance.

It should be remembered, however, that these medications may increase the risk of bleeding or overload liver function, impaired in dengue, so in suspecting this disease, it is important to undergo a medical evaluation and follow its guidance. Find out which medicines are indicated and forbidden in dengue.

How to prepare home remedy for fever

A great home remedy for fever is to take warm tea from ginger, spearmint and elderberry, about 3 to 4 times a day as it increases perspiration, which decreases fever.

• For tea : Simply mix 2 teaspoons of ginger, 1 teaspoon of mint leaves and 1 teaspoon of dried elderberry in 250 ml of boiling, coarse and drinking water.

Another very effective home remedy is to put a towel or a wet sponge in cold water on the face, chest or wrists, replacing them whenever they are no longer cold. Check out more recipes than doing it at home to lower fever in home treatment for fever.