Question
Can a baby take ibuprofen oral solution if they have already taken antiviral medication for fever?
Answer
Before using medication to reduce fever, it’s important to first use physical methods such as alcohol sponge baths to help lower the baby’s body temperature. Fever is often a sign of the body fighting off an infection, but it can also be caused by other diseases such as connective tissue diseases, malignant tumors, and so on. It’s not advisable to rush into using medication to reduce fever without determining the cause.