When to take antipyretics when children have fever

Whether a fever is reduced by medication or not is mainly based on the child’s body temperature. When the child’s body temperature is higher than 38.5℃, oral or intramuscular antipyretic drugs should be actively given, commonly used oral antipyretic drugs include ibuprofen, acetaminophen, etc. Special attention must be paid to the use of these drugs in the process, according to the instructions to grasp the interval of medication. If the child’s temperature increases again during the interval between medications, you can use antipyretic patches and apply them to the forehead and large blood vessels, such as the groin and neck. The main reason for active treatment of body temperature above 38.5°C is to prevent the occurrence of hyperthermic convulsions, which can occur in children with high fever because of their underdeveloped centers. For children with low fever, it is generally recommended to give warm baths or warm baths, and also to use antipyretic patches, which can help reduce fever in children.