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The only reason to reduce temperature is if it is too high - over 104/40. High temperature can cause brain damage.
Pathogens often can only function in a narrow temperature range. Elevated temperature serves to kill them. People who race for fever reducers prolong their illness.
What else can I help you with?
Does Advil reduce fever?
Yes, NSAIDs can reduce fever, to varying degrees.
Does Benadryl reduce fever in a baby?
Benadryl for chicken pox relief and will it reduce fever as well?
Does Aleve reduce fever?
yes
What are antipyretics drugs?
Antipyretic drugs act to reduce a fever (pyrexia = fever)
What is the function of antipyretic medicine?
To reduce fever.
Does Excedrine Migraine reduce a fever?
Some of the ingredients in Excedrine Migraine can help lower fever.
What medicinal use is salicate?
Used for pain relief, to reduce inflammation and to reduce fever.
Can suboxone reduce fever?
Oxycodone by itself does not reduce fever. Many forms of oxycodone (specifically Percocet/Percodan, Vicodin, or Roxicet) contain a percentage of acetaminophen (a.k.a Tylenol), which is a pain reliever/fever reducer. Together, these two drugs work stronger and the Tylenol can reduce a fever.
What Medication is administered to prevent or reduce fever?
Acetaminophen
Why are aspirin and Ibuprofen anti pyrogens?
they reduce fever
What is the medical terminology of an agent suppressing fever?
Antipyretics are either drugs or herbs that are used to reduce a fever.
What should you do if you have a fever of 103.7?
You should take something to reduce the fever. Aspirin is good, but be careful when taking Tylenol. The other thing is to reduce the fever with a tepid bath. If it goes any higher, consider going to an emergency room.
