Can a Child Take Fever Medicine If They Have a Fever and a Rectal Suppository?

Question

Can a child take fever medicine if they have a fever and a rectal suppository?

Answer

Before taking fever medicine, it is advisable to use alcohol for a bath to cool down and identify the cause of the fever. A fever can be caused by infection, connective tissue disease, or malignant tumors. It is not recommended to rush into giving the child fever-reducing medicine without determining the cause. Instead, one should first try to find the cause and treat it accordingly.