Question
A 7.5-year-old boy reported feeling weak all over, dizzy, having a headache, coughing, and sweating yesterday. His temperature was measured at 39 degrees Celsius. He took pediatric paracetamol and antihistamine granules and Lianhua Qingwen, but he had a severe fever again at midnight after taking ibuprofen granules. He still has a fever of 38.5 degrees Celsius this morning. What medication can he take? I’ve been reluctant to give him antibiotics. If I don’t use antibiotics for the anti-inflammatory medication, what other drugs should be paired with it? Do I still need to take Qingkailing if I’ve given him Lianhua Qingwen?
Answer
If the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, give the baby a fever-reducing medicine. Generally, it should be taken every 4 to 6 hours. Choose either Lianhua Qingwen capsules or Qingkailing; if the fever recurs, a routine blood test is required. If there is inflammation, antibiotic treatment must be used. Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium granules or cefaclor granules can be taken. These are the suggestions for the question ‘What medication should a child take when they have a persistent fever?’ I hope this helps you, and wish you health!