Can you take antipyretic medicine for fever of 38 degrees?

It is not recommended to take antipyretics when you have a fever of 38°C. Generally, oral antipyretics are only recommended for treatment when the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C. If you feel uncomfortable, you can take Chinese fever medicine to relieve the uncomfortable symptoms, for example, you can take black bean curd and fever granules or cold and fever granules, antelope granules are also available, the effect of reducing fever is not so strong, and the side effects are relatively small. However, for infants and children, especially those with a long history of high fever convulsions, it is recommended to give the child antipyretic medication even if the temperature is 38°C to avoid the phenomenon of high fever convulsions. You can give your child ibuprofen suspension, or acetaminophen suspension to reduce fever. Generally after an interval of 4-6h you can repeat the medication for your child, no more than 4 times a day, and the specific dose should be used according to the child’s weight and in accordance with the instructions.