Question
Can fever reducer be used for children with a fever for two days if the medication is ineffective?
Answer
First, it is important to understand that fever in children is usually a sign of inflammation and can be treated with fever reducer medication. The commonly used ibuprofen can be given to children, and it is advisable to perform a complete blood count test to treat the symptoms appropriately. Additionally, encourage your child to drink plenty of fluids and alternate between different fever-reducing medications while also treating for infection. If the fever is caused by a viral infection, oral ribavirin capsules and pu’erh tea extract oral liquid can be taken; if it is due to bacterial infection, oral penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics should be taken for at least three days.