When not to take Fever Medicine: Fever is common. Body temperature increases due to change in weather, viral infection or fatigue. When this happens, many people take paracetamol or other medicines without thinking. Let us know whether it is right to take medicine every time there is a fever? What do experts say about this?

What disease is fever?

According to Dr. Anil, Senior Internal Medicine Specialist at Max Super Specialty Hospital, Delhi, fever is the body’s defense system. When viruses or bacteria attack, the body tries to eliminate them by increasing the temperature. Fever up to 99-100 degrees Fahrenheit is normal and there is no need to immediately suppress it with medicine. According to a research published in the ‘Journal of Infectious Diseases’ in 2025, mild fever (100-102 degrees) helps the body fight infection. If the fever is more than 103 degrees or lasts for more than three days, it is important to consult a doctor. Research also found that repeatedly suppressing fever with medicines can weaken the immune system.

Why is it wrong to take medicine every time?

According to Dr. Anil, people take paracetamol or ibuprofen as soon as they get fever, but this habit is not right. Excessive use of these medicines can harm the liver and kidneys. Taking medicine without understanding the cause of fever can be dangerous. For example, if the fever is due to dengue or malaria, then merely reducing the fever will not cure the disease. According to the 2024 report of the ‘World Health Organization’, 60 percent of people take non-prescription medicines for fever. This not only reduces the effect of medicines, but also increases the risk of side effects.

What to do when you have fever?

According to Dr. Anil, in case of mild fever, first try home remedies. Drink plenty of water, eat light food and rest. Fever up to 102 degrees in children can be managed without medicine. Wiping with a wet cloth and wearing light clothes helps. If fever is accompanied by headache, vomiting or difficulty in breathing, consult a doctor immediately. This could be a sign of some serious disease. Measure fever with a thermometer and if the fever is more than 103 degrees, take medicine as per the doctor’s advice.

These methods will be useful

• Hydration is important: In fever the body loses water. Drink water, coconut water or ORS.
• Light food: Eat khichdi, soup or porridge. Avoid fried food.
• Relax: The body needs rest during fever. Don’t work too hard.
• Cleanliness: Wash hands frequently, so that the infection does not spread.

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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.

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Medicines for viral infections: 36 -year -old IT Consultant Rajneesh Kumar was a victim of 103 degree Fahrenheit fever this month. He was advised to take Dolo-650 three times a day for five days a day. But even after two days, there was no improvement in fever. On the third day, he was given additional medication to reduce information and pain with Dolo-650, when the temperature started falling slowly on the fourth day. Like Rajneesh, in hospitals across the country, such patients have increased in this season, whose fever is not being cured by medicines like paracetamol or dolo-650. For a long time, these drugs were considered the first line security against seasonal infections. Let us tell you why this is happening.

Viral infection

Dr. Amit Rastogi, a specialist at PSRI Hospital, New Delhi, says, “Some viral infections are becoming more intense and frequent in this season, so the same drug cannot control fever in all cases.” They further stated that dehydration, nutritional deficiency, low dosage or not following a gap of six hours can also reduce the effect of paracetamol. “Not just every fever is viral. Diseases like dengue, flu, bacterial infections or typhoid can also occur, in which only paracetamol is not enough.”

When to contact a doctor?

Dr. Rastogi says, “If the fever exceeds 48 hours despite the correct dose and interval, or the temperature goes above 102–103 degrees Fahrenheit, seek medical help immediately.” Warning signs for caution are sharp headache, chest pain, difficulty in breathing, vomiting, rash on the skin, abdominal pain or excessive weakness. People with young children, elderly and heart diseases, diabetes or low immunity should also be checked on moderate fever.

What can be the real reason?

Dr. Santosh Kumar, Director, Sanjeevani Clinic explains that changing viral strain is a reason for long fever, but not alone. “Diseases like pneumonia, urinary tract infection or typhoid also do not react to paracetamol.” According to doctors, the problem should not be limited to symptoms only. Investigations like blood count, dengue/flu test, or chest X-ray can be necessary so that the real cause of fever can be known.

Treatment and care

Supporting measures such as adequate hydration, rest, and temperature and oxygen monitoring are still very important. If bacterial causes are found, doctors can prescribe antibiotics. Stubborn viral fever may require other entepieratics or hospital monitoring. Dr. Rastogi says, “Every patient’s condition is different. Quickly diagnosis and correct treatment are the most important.” Paracetamol works in mild fever, but if the thermometer is continuously increasing, it is not enough to take medicines. Find out the real region and seek help from the doctor.

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Disclaimer: This information is based on the opinion of research studies and experts. Do not consider it an alternative to medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, consult your doctor or concerned specialist.

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