Question

What should I do if my child suddenly develops a fever, and both antipyretic medications and alcohol wiping are ineffective, along with abnormal liver function test results?

Answer

If a child has a fever of 42 degrees Celsius, alternating the use of paracetamol and ibuprofen can help reduce medication side effects. The specific method of use is: after taking paracetamol for 4 hours, you can administer ibuprofen. If the fever recurs after 6 hours, you can take paracetamol again. If the fever rises again within 4 hours, do not repeat the same antipyretic medication and switch to another drug. If there is a high fever with convulsions, you can use both medications simultaneously at the same dose.