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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