During the cold season, many people get sick and suffer from flu symptoms - a runny nose, cough, sore throat. In parallel with this, the body temperature rises - sometimes up to 38-39 degrees. Such high rates need to be brought down. How to do it as quickly and safely as possible? This article provides a list of antipyretic drugs that will help almost anyone.
When is it time to take medication to lower the temperature?
If the indicator on the thermometer has not reached 38 degrees, you should wait. Human immunity fights the infection independently and effectively, as a result of which the temperature rises. Such a process not only does not harm the state of he alth, but also benefits it.
It's time to turn on antipyretic drugs if the thermometer rises above 38 degrees. You can find out which drug to choose by reading the entire article.
In which case you need to urgently contactambulance?
Often the temperature rises not only because of viral diseases, but because of serious pathologies of the internal organs of an infectious nature. In this case, you cannot self-medicate, you need to take antibiotics.
Self-administration of antipyretic drugs in case of an infectious process in the body will not help, the patient will get worse and worse. After all, the cause of a high temperature is not a virus, but an infection. To overcome it, you need special antibacterial drugs.
Here are dangerous symptoms that should call an ambulance:
- temperature is too high - the thermometer reaches 40 degrees;
- patient has fever, fever, hallucinations;
- severe tremor of the limbs, sweating (there is a violation of the water-s alt balance, which is extremely dangerous);
- drawing pain in the lumbar region (indicates pyelonephritis, glomerulonephritis, discharge of sand and stones);
- severe swelling of the face and limbs (indicates problems with the outflow of fluid from the body);
- severe muscle pain.
There is no point in suppressing this symptomatology with antipyretic drugs for adults - in a few hours all the unpleasant sensations will appear again. To get rid of this, you must first conduct a competent diagnosis, and only after that choose drugs for treatment.
What are antipyretic drugs?
Any of the drugs of the NSAID group (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) against fever can be usedonly on doctor's orders. Alas, until now, many patients self-medicate and choose a medicine for treatment themselves. With this approach, you should always carefully read the instructions for use in order to choose the right dosage. In no case should the drug be used if the patient has a disease indicated in the list of contraindications.
Antipyretic drugs for children and adults are available in the following pharmacological forms:
- pills;
- capsules;
- powder for suspension;
- ampoules for injection;
- syrups;
- suppositories (candles).
Patient reviews show that children tend to prefer sweet syrup. Adults often opt for tablets and capsules. And ampoules for injection are the most effective - the active substance bypasses the gastrointestinal tract and enters the bloodstream immediately, which ensures a rapid decrease in temperature and relief from pain.
"Paracetamol" at high temperature
Who doesn't know the name of these pills? Each of us took, if not paracetamol in its pure form (this is the main active ingredient of the Paracetamol tablet preparation), then at least powder products based on it:
- "Fervex";
- "Theraflu";
- Coldax.
These preparations are available as a powder with a pleasant citrus aroma, which should be filled with hot water and then drunk as a tea. Half an hour laterall symptoms of a cold disappear, the temperature drops to normal levels.
"Paracetamol" can be taken simply in tablets. Patients claim that it is much cheaper than their powder counterparts. A package with 10 tablets will cost only twenty rubles.
It should be remembered that "Paracetamol" has many contraindications and side effects. Doctors emphasize that in the UK this drug is prohibited for free sale and is included in the list of potent drugs. This is done in order to prevent poisoning with this drug. Already after taking four or five tablets in a row, the strongest toxic effect on the liver develops.
You can not take "Paracetamol" with the following diseases:
- liver failure;
- chronic renal failure;
- blocked bile ducts;
- presence of kidney stones;
- cirrhotic condition.
Aspirin and its derivatives
Acetylsalicylic acid is the component by which antipyretic drugs have their effect. Therapists and cardiologists especially often prescribe such drugs to their patients. Medicines based on acetylsalicylic acid can thin the blood.
Aspirin substitutes differ not only in the name and form of release, but also in the content of the active substance, here are the most effective by this criterion:
- "Upsarin-UPSA";
- "Aspicor";
- "Acecardol";
- Acetylsalicylic acid.
"Fluspirin" is considered less effective, as it contains a smaller amount of acetylsalicylic acid. Many patients who used the drug also talk about this.
All these antipyretic drugs have the ability to bring down even the highest temperature in just twenty to thirty minutes. They have a minimum of contraindications. Before self-use, you must carefully read the instructions.
Metamizole sodium as the main active ingredient in fever remedies
In its pure form, it is used relatively rarely, but it is the main active component of many antipyretic drugs. In a number of countries, it is prohibited for free circulation, as it is considered a rather toxic (primarily for the liver) drug. It has an analgesic effect, quickly brings down the temperature (in 15-20 minutes it reduces by about five degrees). Many refuse such a remedy because of its toxicity.
Here is a list of antipyretic drugs based on metamizole sodium:
- "Analgin";
- "Spazgan";
- "Baralgin";
- "Took".
Combined drugs for fever
One-component preparations have been described above. But the best antipyretic drugs are combined(multi-component), which act in several directions. This is confirmed by the reviews of those who were treated with these drugs.
Here is a list of the most popular combination drugs:
- "Rinzasip" and "Rinza" - based on paracetamol, caffeine, ascorbic acid. They have not only an antipyretic effect, but also to some extent strengthen the immune system. Due to the high content of paracetamol, it is prohibited for use by people with chronic liver diseases.
- "Koldakt" has an excellent analgesic and antipyretic effect. The main active ingredients are paracetamol, chlorphenamine, phenylephrine. Not for pregnant women, children and people with chronic liver disease.
- "Coldrex" in its composition is almost completely identical to "Theraflu". The main active ingredients of this drug are paracetamol, caffeine, ascorbic acid.
Second generation drugs
The best antipyretic drugs of this group are based on the action of the active substance - meloxicam, nimesulide or coxib. These drugs have a complex effect not only on the cause of fever, but also have a low anti-inflammatory effect. When choosing a specific drug from this group, you should be guided by the instructions for use and select the medicine for your individual characteristics.
Here is a list of the most popular drugs in this group:
- "Meloxicam" - available in the form of rectal suppositories and tablets for oral use;
- "Nimesulide" - in tablet and encapsulated form;
- "Nimesil" - in the form of a powder for dilution with water.
What medicines can pregnant women take with a fever?
With such a serious situation as pregnancy, you can not prescribe yourself inexpensive antipyretic drugs. After them, as a rule, too many side effects. The information below is provided as a guide. Every woman should remember that she is responsible not only for herself, but also for her child.
Means based on paracetamol can be used once in pregnant women to lower the temperature. If the drug also contains phenylephrine or caffeine, you should refuse to take it. Such a drug may cause toxic effects on the fetus.
What antipyretic drugs are allowed for use at any stage of pregnancy? This is "Viburkol" (rectal suppositories). It is also possible to use "Ibuprofen". Be sure to check with your doctor before using any medicine.
Antipyretics for children
Children's body requires much lower dosages than adults. The following drugs are most commonly used to reduce fever in babies:
- "Children's ibuprofen";
- "Cefekon D" - rectal suppositories withparacetamol;
- syrup "Orvirem";
- "Nurofen for children" for pain and fever in the form of syrup with berry flavor.
Children's antipyretic drugs are characterized by a low concentration of the active substance. This makes it easier to adjust the dose and harder to achieve toxic effects on the body.
Tips for taking antipyretics
Here are simple tips from therapists on how to get the most out of your antipyretics:
- never combine paracetamol-based drugs with coffee and alcohol - this increases the toxic load on the liver;
- after drinking one pill, wait for its effect, no need to rush to take the next one;
- any remedy is best taken on a full stomach to avoid mucosal irritation;
- colds and flu are best tolerated at home, being on your feet all the time can lead to complications;
- when the temperature rises to 39.5 degrees, call an ambulance.
Folk remedies to quickly lower the temperature
Here are simple traditional medicine tips that patients say can replace the use of antipyretics:
- Dip a bandage in a weak solution of vinegar essence and run it over the patient's body - thoroughly wipe the arms, legs, torso. After half an hour, the temperature will drop.
- Cool showers are quite extreme, but are guaranteed to bring down the temperature.
- Hot tea fromrosehip brings down the temperature by several degrees and cleanses the kidneys. The stronger the tea leaves, the more serious the cleansing effect is on the kidneys and bladder.
- During colds and flu, you should drink as much pure water as possible - this helps to reduce the temperature by two to three degrees and reduces the overall intoxication of the body.
- Propolis and bee products will provide an excellent anti-inflammatory effect. You should not expect them to instantly lower the temperature, but they increase immunity.
