Patient's question:
The baby is ten months old and has a fever. A digital thermometer measured 37.8 degrees in one ear and 38.9 degrees in the other. Should I give them fever-reducing medicine immediately? Except for one time, the child's grandmother used a digital thermometer and measured 39.2 degrees, but didn't verify it again and gave the fever-reducing medicine directly. After drinking it for five minutes, I measured a lower temperature. I want to ask, if the temperature isn't 38.5 degrees, will giving them fever-reducing medicine have side effects?Doctor's answer:
Ibuprofen suspension, ibuprofen oral liquid, or ibuprofen granules all contain the same active ingredient, with the primary effect being fever reduction and pain relief. The most commonly used fever-reducing medications for children include Panadol for Children, Tienqing, which all have brand names. When a child has a fever, taking these medications can help reduce the fever, and when there is no fever, they can be used for anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving purposes. It is recommended to take them with an interval of more than four hours. This is the advice for the question "What should I do if my ten-month-old baby's ear temperature reads 37 degrees?" I hope it helps you, and wish you good health!