I have a fever. How do I take so many drugs?
Under what circumstances can antipyretic drugs be used?
How often should I take it?
What drugs are used for adults and children?
What is the difference between ibuprofen and acetaminophen?
Can ibuprofen and Lianhua Qingwen be eaten together?
Under what circumstances can antipyretic drugs be used?
The current drugs are symptomatic and supportive. They do not directly treat COVID-19, but can only alleviate symptoms. Patients or people infected with COVID-19 should not overdose. Many drugs are too much to eat. The virus is a self-limiting disease that can heal itself without special intervention for about a week.
Generally speaking, if the temperature exceeds 38.5 ℃, you can take antipyretic drugs. If it is between 37.5 ℃ and 38.5 ℃, it is recommended to physically cool down, such as using antipyretic patches and warm water for bathing.
Elderly people and children who have a body temperature not exceeding 38.5 ℃ but experience mental depression can also take antipyretic drugs.
Antipyretic drugs are generally taken once every 4-6 hours, not more than 4 times a day, and take antipyretic drugs for 3 days. If symptoms still persist, seek medical attention in a timely manner.
What is the difference between ibuprofen and acetaminophen?
Ibuprofen is a commonly used antipyretic drug, which is represented on the market by Merrill Lynch, ibuprofen capsules, etc. It is not recommended to use ibuprofen in infants younger than 6 months of age, as children under 6 months of age have relatively weak renal function, and the risk of renal toxicity may be increased when using ibuprofen.
Acetaminophen is a relatively safe antipyretic drug, and currently the representative drugs on the market are Tylenol, Baimiphene, etc. Its antipyretic effect is proportional to the dose, and excessive doses can cause liver toxicity. It is not recommended for infants younger than 3 months of age.
① Time of onset: Ibuprofen takes effect within about 1 hour, and acetaminophen takes effect within half an hour to 1 hour;
② Duration of action: ibuprofen 6-8 hours, acetaminophen 4-6 hours;
③ Age: Ibuprofen is suitable for children and adults over 6 months old, while acetaminophen is generally used for people over 2 months old;
④ Route of administration: Ibuprofen can be taken orally, suppositorially, or intravenously, while acetaminophen is commonly used orally or as a suppository.
*Pregnant women and infants should follow medical advice when taking medication.
Compared with acetaminophen, ibuprofen has slightly increased antipyretic effect and action duration, and has more obvious antipyretic effect, so it is more suitable for high fever caused by infectious diseases.
