During colds, many people get sick and suffer from flu symptoms - a runny nose, cough, sore throat. In parallel with this, body temperature rises - sometimes up to 38-39 degrees. Such high rates must 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 medicine to lower the temperature?
If the indicator on the thermometer does not reach 38 degrees, it is worth the time. 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 health, but also benefits him.
It is time to connect antipyretic drugs if the thermometer rises above 38 degrees. Which drug to choose, you can find out by reading the full article.
In which case do you urgently need to contact an ambulance?
Often the temperature rises, not only due to viral diseases, but because of serious pathologies of the internal organs of an infectious nature. In this case, you can not self-medicate, you need to take antibiotics.
Self-administration of antipyretic drugs during the infectious process in the body will not help, the patient will become worse and worse. Indeed, the cause of high temperature is not a virus, but an infection. To overcome it, you need special antibacterial drugs.
Here are the dangerous symptoms, if any, call an ambulance:
- the temperature is too high - the thermometer reaches 40 degrees;
- the patient has fever, fever, hallucinations;
- severe tremor of the extremities, sweating (there is a violation of the water-salt balance, which is extremely dangerous);
- drawing pain in the lumbar region (speaks of 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.
It makes no sense to suppress this symptomatology with antipyretic drugs for adults - after 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 medications for treatment.
What are antipyretic drugs?
Any of the NSAID drugs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) against temperature can be used only as directed by a doctor. Alas, until now, many patients are self-medicating and choose a medicine for treatment on their own. 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:
- tablets;
- capsules;
- powder for suspension;
- ampoules for injection;
- syrups;
- suppositories (candles).
Patient reviews show that children tend to prefer sweet syrup. Adults more often choose pills and capsules. And ampoules for injection are the most effective - the active substance bypasses the gastrointestinal tract and enters the bloodstream immediately, this ensures a rapid decrease in temperature and pain relief.
"Paracetamol" at high temperature
Who is not familiar with the name of these pills? Each of us took, if not pure paracetamol (this is the main active ingredient of the paracetamol tablet preparation), then at least powder preparations based on it:
These preparations come in powder form with a pleasant citrus aroma, which should be poured with hot water and then drunk like tea. After half an hour, all the symptoms of a cold disappear, the temperature drops to normal levels.
Paracetamol can be taken simply in tablets. Patients claim that it costs much less than its 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 banned for free sale and is included in the list of potent drugs. This is done in order to prevent poisoning with this drug. After taking four to five tablets in a row, a strong toxic effect on the liver develops.
You can not take "Paracetamol" with the following diseases:
- liver failure;
- chronic renal failure;
- clogged bile ducts;
- the presence of kidney stones;
- cirrhotic condition.
Aspirin and its derivatives
Acetylsalicylic acid is the component due to which antipyretic drugs have their effect. Therapists and cardiologists especially often prescribe such drugs to their patients. Acetylsalicylic acid-based drugs can thin the blood.
Substitutes for aspirin differ not only in the name and form of release, but also in the content of the active substance, these are the most effective by this criterion:
- "Upsarin-UPSA";
- Aspicore
- "Acecardol";
- Acetylsalicylic acid.
Fluspirin is considered less effective as it contains less acetylsalicylic acid. This is also indicated by many patients who used the drug.
All these antipyretic drugs have the ability to bring down even the highest temperature in literally twenty to thirty minutes. Have a minimum of contraindications. Before self-use, you must carefully read the instructions.
Metamizole sodium as the main active substance in the means of temperature
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 reduces 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 it."
Combined drugs for temperature
Unicomponent preparations have been described above. But the best antipyretic drugs are considered combined (multicomponent), which have an effect in several directions. This is confirmed by the reviews of those who were treated with these funds.
Here is a list of the most popular combination drugs:
- Rinzasip and Rinza are 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, people with chronic liver diseases are forbidden to use.
- "Coldact" has an excellent analgesic and antipyretic effect. The main active ingredients are paracetamol, chlorphenamine, phenylephrine. It is forbidden for pregnant women, children and people with chronic liver diseases.
- Coldrex is almost identical in composition to Teraflu. 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 choose a medicine for your individual characteristics.
Here is a list of the most popular drugs in this group:
- "Meloxicam" - is available in the form of rectal suppositories and tablets for oral administration;
- "Nimesulide" - in tablet and capsule form;
- "Nimesil" - in the form of a powder for dilution with water.
What medicines can be taken by pregnant women at a temperature?
In such a serious situation as pregnancy, you can not prescribe yourself inexpensive antipyretic drugs. After them, as a rule, there are too many side effects. The information below is provided for informational purposes only. Every woman should remember that she is responsible not only for herself, but also for her child.
Paracetamol-based products can be used once in pregnant women to lower their temperature. If phenylephrine or caffeine is also part of the drug, 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 suppository). It is also possible the use of "Ibuprofen". Be sure to consult your doctor before using any medication.
Antipyretic drugs for children
A child's body requires much lower dosages than an adult. To reduce the temperature in babies, the following drugs are most often used:
- "Children's ibuprofen";
- "Cefecon D" - rectal suppositories with paracetamol;
- syrup "Orvirem";
- "Nurofen for children" from pain and heat in the form of a syrup with a 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 more difficult to achieve toxic effects on the body.
Antipyretic Advice
Here are simple tips from therapists on how to achieve maximum effectiveness with antipyretics:
- never combine paracetamol-based medications with coffee and alcohol - this increases the toxic load on the liver;
- after drinking one tablet, wait for its action, do not rush to take the next;
- any funds should be taken on a full stomach in order to avoid irritation of the mucous membrane;
- colds and flu are best tolerated at home; standing on your feet can lead to complications;
- when the temperature rises to 39.5 degrees, you should call an ambulance.
Folk remedies for rapid temperature reduction
Here are simple tips from traditional medicine, which, according to patients, can replace the use of antipyretic drugs:
- Moisten the bandage in a weak solution of vinegar essence and pass it over the patient’s body - carefully wipe off your hands, feet, and body. After half an hour, the temperature will drop.
- Cool showers are quite extreme methods, but they bring down the temperature guaranteed.
- Hot rosehip tea reduces the temperature by several degrees and cleanses the kidneys. The stronger the welding - the more serious the cleansing effect is on the kidneys and bladder.
- During colds and flu, you should drink as much clean water as possible - this helps to reduce the temperature by two to three degrees and reduces the general intoxication of the body.
- Propolis and bee products provide an excellent anti-inflammatory effect. You should not expect from them an instant decrease in temperature, but they increase immunity.