Which is the best medicine for fever?

In the case of a high fever, or a low fever that’s causing discomfort, your doctor may recommend an over-the-counter medication, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others). Use these medications according to the label instructions or as recommended by your doctor.

What is the home remedy for fever?

How to break a fever

Take your temperature and assess your symptoms.
Stay in bed and rest.
Keep hydrated.
Take over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen and ibuprofen to reduce fever.
Stay cool.
Take tepid baths or using cold compresses to make you more comfortable.

How do doctors treat high fevers?

People with high fevers usually feel much better after taking medicine to reduce the fever. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), are options. Your doctor will treat any underlying infection if necessary.

Why Antibiotics are given in viral fever?

Antibiotics are medications that fight infections caused by bacteria, but the flu is caused by a virus. Taking antibiotics when you have a virus may do more harm than good. Taking antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that may resist antibiotic treatment.

Do antibiotics stop fever?

Giving Antibiotics for Viral Infections: What Happens? If your child has a virus, an antibiotic won’t get rid of the fever. It will not help the other symptoms. The drug will not get your child back to school sooner.

What infections are antibiotics used for?

Antibiotics ONLY treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as:

Strep throat.
Whooping cough.
Urinary tract infection (UTI)

What illnesses are antibiotics good for?

Chest Cold (Acute Bronchitis)
Common Cold.
Ear Infection.
Flu (Influenza)
Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)
Skin Infections.
Sore Throat.
Urinary Tract Infection.

What are the side effects of antibiotics?

Common side effects of antibiotics

nausea.
indigestion.
vomiting.
diarrhea.
bloating.
feeling of fullness.
loss of appetite.
stomach cramping or pain.