Question
My son had a body temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius last night, and I gave him Merck because I was worried that the neck and head temperature needed to be added by 5 degrees, which means the actual temperature reached 38 degrees. However, according to the medication instructions, the body temperature needs to be above 38.5 degrees Celsius before taking Merck. I want to know if I mistakenly gave my son the medication. What adverse effects might occur if Merck is taken when the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius? Could it harm his body?
Answer
It is generally recommended not to rush to use fever-reducing medication when the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius. The medication you mentioned is ibuprofen, which is a fever reducer with relatively few side effects. If your child does not experience vomiting or other discomfort after taking it, there is no need to worry too much. If your child is in good spirits and shows no other abnormalities, then everything is fine. However, if your child sweats a lot, make sure to wipe the sweat dry promptly to prevent the body temperature from dropping too low. In the future, when the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, you can frequently use warm water to wipe down to cool down, avoiding premature medication due to excessive tension. I hope this helps you; wishing you good health!