Question
Can an 11-month-old baby who has been taking a composite zinc lozenge also take Nimesulide? The baby has a fever of 37 degrees and, two hours after taking the composite zinc lozenge, the body temperature has not decreased but has risen to 37.3 degrees. Can Nimesulide be taken again?
Answer
When a baby has a cold, the body temperature may fluctuate between 37 to 38 degrees. It is recommended to drink plenty of water and use antiviral or antibiotic medications based on the symptoms. A baby’s normal body temperature range is 36 to 37 degrees, and it is generally advised to use fever-reducing medication only when the body temperature exceeds 38 degrees. When the body temperature is below 38 degrees, it is usually based on drinking plenty of water and physical cooling methods. Nimesulide is typically taken when the body temperature exceeds 38 degrees and can be used alternately with a composite zinc lozenge.