What cold medicine should I take if I have a fever? Hot topics on the Internet and scientific medication guide
Recently, "What cold medicine should I take when I have a fever?" has become a hot topic on social platforms and health media. Especially in the context of high influenza season and the spread of new coronavirus variants, rational use of medicine has become the focus of public attention. The following is a scientific medication guide based on the popular discussion data on the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Top 5 popular cold medicine searches on the entire network (data in the past 10 days)
| Drug name | Main ingredients | Applicable symptoms | Hot search index |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | Ibuprofen | Fever, headache, muscle aches | 985,000 |
| Acetaminophen | Acetaminophen | Moderate to low fever, mild pain | 872,000 |
| Lianhua Qingwen | Forsythia, honeysuckle, etc. | Wind-heat cold with fever | 653,000 |
| Compound paracetamol | Acetaminophen + amantadine | Fever caused by influenza | 421,000 |
| Xiaobupleurum granules | Bupleurum, skullcap, etc. | Repeated low-grade fever and alternating cold and heat | 387,000 |
2. Medication recommendations for different types of fever
According to the recent live broadcast data of experts from tertiary hospitals:
| Fever type | core symptoms | Recommended medicine | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| common cold fever | Body temperature ≤38.5℃ with nasal congestion | Acetaminophen | No more than 4 times in 24 hours |
| influenza high fever | Sudden temperature above 39℃ | Oseltamivir + Ibuprofen | Need to take medication within 48 hours |
| Repeated low-grade fever | 37.5-38℃ for 3 days | Xiaobupleurum granules | The source of infection needs to be investigated |
| COVID-19 related fever | Fever with loss of taste | Ibuprofen extended release capsules | Avoid mixing with Chinese medicine |
3. Medication Misunderstanding Warning (Hot Search List)
1.Risks of mixing fever reducers: The Weibo topic #ibuprofen and acetaminophen cannot be taken at the same time has reached 120 million views. Experts emphasize that the two drugs should be separated by more than 6 hours.
2.Chinese medicine abuse problem: The Douyin hot phrase "Lianhua Qingwen Prevention" has been refuted, saying that this medicine is only used to treat confirmed wind-heat syndrome.
3.Taboo for special groups: An explosive article in Xiaohongshu pointed out that pregnant women should avoid compound cold medicines containing pseudoephedrine.
4. Scientific medication schedule
| time period | Medication recommendations | Auxiliary measures |
|---|---|---|
| Early stage of fever (1-2 days) | Mainly physical cooling | Take a warm bath and drink plenty of water |
| High fever period (38.5℃+) | Unilateral antipyretics | Monitor body temperature for 4 hours |
| Persistent fever (3 days+) | Seek medical attention promptly | Routine blood tests |
5. Special reminder from experts
1. Children should choose suspension dosage forms for medication, and the dosage should be calculated strictly based on body weight. The use of aspirin is prohibited.
2. Patients with chronic diseases need to consult a doctor before taking cold medicine to avoid interactions with medicines for underlying diseases.
3. Cases of superinfection of influenza A and COVID-19 have appeared in many places recently. If you have difficulty breathing, confusion and other critical symptoms, you should go to the hospital immediately.
The data in this article are compiled from the hot search lists of the past 10 days on Weibo, Douyin, Baidu Health, Lilac Doctor and other platforms, and are for reference only. Please follow your doctor's instructions for specific medication, and do not diagnose and take medication on your own.
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