Sachin Sharma Sachin Sharma Asked 7 months ago

What medicine to take for fever?

My wife has a mild fever today, not very high but enough to make her feel unwell. We want to know what medicine to take for fever that is commonly available and effective.

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Sunita Singh Sunita Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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I once took a common fever medicine and it masked a much bigger issue, leading to complications later. Please, don't just take anything. It's really important to see a doctor so they can figure out the cause of the fever and prescribe the right medicine. Don't take chances.

Sameer Kulkarni Sameer Kulkarni Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Yaar, fever ke liye actually paracetamol is what most docs suggest for basic relief. But if it's not going down or you have other symptoms, then you definitely need to see a doctor, especially with all these viral things going around. Don't wait too long.

Priya Reddy Priya Reddy Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Fever makes you feel so drained, I know. For general fever, usually paracetamol helps bring it down, but that's just a temporary fix. It's always a good idea to consult a doctor to understand why you have a fever and get proper treatment. Take care.

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Deepa Menon Deepa Menon Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Hope you feel better soon. For fever, it's best to ask your doctor what medicine to take. They can guide you properly.

Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Hello, for fever, a simple paracetamol tablet like Dolo 650 or Crocin usually works to bring down the temperature. But remember, this only treats the symptom. If the fever persists for more than a day or two, or is very high, please see a doctor to find the underlying cause. Stay hydrated!

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Meera Jain Meera Jain Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Having PCOS, I'm always extra careful about what medicines I take because of hormonal impacts. For fever, while many people take paracetamol, I'd strongly suggest speaking to a doctor first, especially if you have other health conditions. It's safer to get professional advice.

Vikram Singh Vikram Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

For fever, my quick go-to is usually a paracetamol if it's mild, just to manage the symptoms. But if it lasts, or I start feeling really unwell, I immediately call my doctor for a teleconsultation. Don't want to waste time feeling worse when proper treatment can help.

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