What medicine is good for children with fever?
Recently, fever in children has become one of the hot topics of concern to parents. With the seasonal changes and the arrival of the high influenza season, many parents frequently discuss on social platforms and parenting forums how to safely and effectively deal with fever in children. This article combines the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide parents with structured data and suggestions to help scientifically respond to children's fever.
1. Common causes of fever in children
Fever in children is often caused by infection (eg, viral, bacterial), reaction to vaccination, or environmental factors. The following are the causes of fever that have been discussed more recently:
| Reason type | Proportion (recent data) | Typical symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Viral infections (such as influenza, hand, foot and mouth disease) | 65% | High fever, cough, runny nose |
| Bacterial infections (such as otitis media, pneumonia) | 25% | Persistent high fever and local pain |
| vaccination reaction | 8% | Low-grade fever, local redness and swelling |
| Others (such as wearing too much cover) | 2% | short-term low-grade fever |
2. Commonly used drugs for children with fever
Based on the recommendations of pediatric experts and recent parent feedback, the following drugs are widely recommended (use according to medical advice):
| Drug name | Applicable age | Dosage recommendations | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) | more than 3 months | 10-15mg/kg/time | The interval is 4-6 hours, no more than 4 times in 24 hours |
| Ibuprofen (such as Motrin) | More than 6 months | 5-10mg/kg/time | Interval 6-8 hours, no more than 4 times in 24 hours |
| Chinese patent medicines (such as Xiaoer Chaigui Antipyretic Granules) | 1 year old and above | According to the instructions | Requires identification and use |
3. Things to note that have been hotly discussed recently
1.Controversy over the choice of antipyretic drugs: Some parents believe that Chinese patent medicines are safer, but doctors remind them to avoid blind combination of medicines.
2.Physical cooling method: Warm water bathing (avoiding alcohol) has been mentioned many times, but drug intervention is still needed in cases of high fever.
3.Time to seek medical treatment: Infants under 3 months old who have fever, persistent high fever for more than 24 hours, or are accompanied by convulsions need to seek medical attention immediately.
4. Summary of Expert Suggestions
1. Prioritize the use of single-ingredient fever reducers (such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen).
2. Avoid using aspirin, nimesulide and other prohibited drugs for children.
3. During fever, add more water and keep the environment well ventilated.
4. Record body temperature changes and medication time to facilitate providing data when seeking medical treatment.
The above content is a combination of recent parenting accounts, medical science articles and pediatric guidelines from tertiary hospitals, hoping to provide practical reference for parents. If symptoms persist or worsen, please contact a professional medical institution in time.
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