Can oseltamivir phosphate granules reduce fever?
Disease description:
My wife suddenly developed a fever last night. The only medication available at home is oseltamivir phosphate granules—can this drug reduce fever?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Jun
Oseltamivir is an antiviral medication and does not reduce fever. Based on your description, your wife may have a common cold. If a viral infection has not been confirmed, oseltamivir should not be taken at this time. Could you please clarify her current body temperature? If it is below 38.5°C, antipyretic medications are generally unnecessary; instead, physical cooling methods—such as wiping the armpits, forehead, and bilateral inguinal regions with lukewarm water—may be used. Avoid spicy, stimulating, or greasy foods, and encourage increased intake of plain boiled water. It is advisable to visit a hospital for a complete blood count (CBC) and further evaluation, integrating clinical symptoms to determine the underlying cause and guide appropriate treatment. Wishing you both good health!
