At what body temperature in degrees Celsius should one take red medicine water for fever?
May 16, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Introduction
Ibuprofen suspension is generally used when body temperature exceeds 38.5°C. If body temperature does not exceed 38.5°C, medication is not necessary, as the body has a certain self-regulating ability when fever is mild. When body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, the body can no longer naturally alleviate the fever, and treatment with ibuprofen suspension should be administered according to the individual's condition and under medical guidance.
Typically, "red medicine water" refers to ibuprofen suspension. Generally, ibuprofen suspension should only be taken when fever exceeds 38.5°C. The detailed analysis is as follows:
Ibuprofen suspension belongs to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). After administration, it works by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins, thereby achieving antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects. It can be used to treat fever and headache caused by common colds or influenza in children, as well as to relieve mild to moderate pain such as joint pain, headache, and muscle aches. If body temperature does not exceed 38.5°C, medication is usually unnecessary because the body has a certain self-regulating capacity when fever is mild. However, when body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, the body can no longer naturally alleviate the fever, and treatment with ibuprofen suspension should be considered according to the individual's condition and under medical guidance. During treatment, physical cooling methods may also be used simultaneously, such as wiping the body with lukewarm water or applying cooling patches.
Medication must strictly follow medical instructions. If body temperature continues to rise, the dose may be repeated every 4 to 6 hours, but it is not recommended to exceed four doses within 24 hours.
