Pranav Mishra Pranav Mishra Asked 7 months ago

Does acetaminophen reduce fever?

Feeling quite feverish today, and my body aches are bad. I have paracetamol at home. Can someone confirm if acetaminophen is good for reducing fever?

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Saraswathiamma Pillai Saraswathiamma Pillai Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Yes, it is very good at reducing fever. Keep your mind calm, drink warm water, and let the medicine do its work. May God bless you with a speedy recovery.

Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

My mother always tells me to drink pepper rasam during a fever, but for bringing down the temperature, she also trusts paracetamol. It is very effective. Just make sure to consult your doctor if the fever doesn't go away.

Sanjay Dutt Sanjay Dutt Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Yes, it works like a charm. At this age, a simple fever makes me feel like my battery is at 1%, but this medicine helps to reboot the system. Just take it and rest, don't try to be a hero.

Sandeep Banerjee Sandeep Banerjee Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

It is clinically proven to reduce fever by acting on the heat-regulating center in the brain. My doctor always advises not to cross 3000 mg in a day to keep it safe for the liver. It's highly effective when used correctly.

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Ritu Singhal Ritu Singhal Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

It definitely reduces fever, but please don't make the mistake I made. I kept taking paracetamol for a week to ignore my fever, and it turned out to be severe typhoid. Get yourself checked by a doctor if it keeps coming back.

Ramesh Yadav Ramesh Yadav Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Haan bhaiya, bilkul asar karta hai fever me. Hamare yahan sabse pehle yahi dawa di jati hai garmi utarne ke liye. Isse aaram mil jayega, thoda dhyan rakhein.

Arjun Malhotra Arjun Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Yes, it is the standard antipyretic drug used globally. While it temporarily brings down the temperature, please remember it doesn't cure the underlying infection. Consulting a physician is recommended if the fever persists beyond 48 hours.

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