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How To Reduce High Fever?

i am suffering from fever 100-101 F tried acetoamenophen 500 mg once every 4 hours and cephalexin 250 mg one till now. No decrease in fever. It is also added by continuous dry cough so periodically i m taking Guaifenessin 100 mg syrup. Please advice to reduce fever. G
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Viral fever.

Symptomatic management involves:
1. Analgesic anti-pyretic agents like Paracetamol.
2. Anti tussive preparations for control of cough.
3. Anti histamine preparations can also be used for the same.
4. Maintain adequate hydration & proper nutrition.

If there is no relief even after 02 days, you need to get certain investigations like complete blood count, urine examination, peripheral smear for malaria, Dengue check, blood culture & X ray of chest.
These investigations will be helpful in detecting the pathological cause & formulating further plan of management.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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How To Reduce High Fever?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Viral fever. Symptomatic management involves: 1. Analgesic anti-pyretic agents like Paracetamol. 2. Anti tussive preparations for control of cough. 3. Anti histamine preparations can also be used for the same. 4. Maintain adequate hydration & proper nutrition. If there is no relief even after 02 days, you need to get certain investigations like complete blood count, urine examination, peripheral smear for malaria, Dengue check, blood culture & X ray of chest. These investigations will be helpful in detecting the pathological cause & formulating further plan of management. Wishing you a good health. Take care.