Fever is a rather unpleasant process caused by infection of the body with various infectious and viral diseases. A high temperature is accompanied by very, very poor health, such as fever or chills, weakness, headache, dizziness, and general human malaise.
Various antipyretic drugs come to the aid of this unpleasant phenomenon, which can often be purchased without consultation or a doctor’s prescription. Such products do not relieve inflammation and the source of infection, but only lower the temperature, helping a person feel better. This article contains the best remedies that have an antipyretic effect and a general improvement in the human condition.
How to bring down a fever without antipyretics
There are other ways that help reduce fever without medication. Let's look at them below.
- Remove excess clothing.
- Wipe yourself with water. Place a wet compress on your forehead and armpits.
- Move less. Excessive physical activity reduces strength and also causes overheating.
- Drink more fluids. Unless, of course, you are pregnant or suffer from edema.
- Take a warm shower. The water temperature should be 36-37 degrees. Colder water may cause chills.
Critical situations - what to do?
Sometimes there are cases when the patient has an incredible fever, the thermometer shows prohibitively high numbers. In such situations, immediate action must be taken.
Fever injections will work the fastest (and most effectively). For adults, the lytic mixture can be administered intramuscularly.
It consists of a combination of ampoules:
- "Analgina" - 2 ml;
- "Diphenhydramine" - 2 ml.
If there are no such drugs in your first aid kit, call an ambulance immediately. They will give such an injection.
The drugs "Paracetamol" with "Analgin" for fever in adults in combination with an Aspirin tablet will help. However, remember that this is extremely harmful to your body.
It is best to call an ambulance if the thermometer readings are prohibitive. If you fail to bring down the high temperature, it can provoke extremely serious consequences. As a result of hyperthermia, the patient sometimes experiences convulsions and vascular spasms. In some cases, breathing may stop and even death may occur. Therefore, it is best to transfer a person “burning” from hyperthermia into the hands of professional doctors.
Now let’s look at which fever pills for adults will bring the most relief.
Rating of the TOP 7 best antipyretics
Below are the means that differ from their analogues in their effectiveness and speed of impact on the pressing problem. This TOP of the best includes the following products:
- Paracetamol;
- Voltaren;
- Ibuklin;
- Cefekon D;
- Nurofen;
- Panadol;
- ASK.
Let's take a closer look at the presented assortment.
Paracetamol
One of the most reliable ways to get rid of high thermoregulation of the body is the presented drug. The time-tested remedy is the best, since it does not contain any harmful components and the contraindication is chronic alcoholism and individual intolerance to some components of the drug. The product begins to act 40 minutes after use, reduces thermoregulation, and eliminates headaches. Intended for audiences over 16 years of age.
| Contraindications | personal intolerance to components, chronic alcoholism |
| Duration of effect | up to 4 hours |
| Application | without a doctor's prescription |
| View | pills |
Price category: from 20 to 40 rubles.
- eliminates headaches;
- reduces body thermoregulation;
- a well-known and proven remedy over the years.
- increases body sweating.
Paracetamol - for all occasions. Cheap, eliminates headaches immediately after taking. It relieves fever for 6 hours, that is, taking it before bed is the best thing, as it is easier to fall asleep, and in the morning the body’s thermoregulation goes away on its own. Good product, tested.
Voltaren
The presented suppositories are a bright, non-steroidal representative of antipyretics. The main ingredient in the composition is diclofenac sodium, which in a matter of minutes eliminates pain and reduces body temperature to normal. Voltaren suppositories begin to act within 10 minutes after use, due to the rapid absorption effect. They help relieve pain even from rheumatism, migraine, neuralgia, etc.
| Duration of effect | 8 ocloc'k |
| Application | after consultation with a doctor |
| View | candles |
| Contraindications | peptic ulcer, proctitis, asthma, personal intolerance to the components of the composition, pregnancy, lactation |
Price: from 300 to 400 rubles.
- eliminates pain and fever in 5-10 minutes;
- relieves inflammation;
- relieves pain during migraines.
- Possible side effects (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea).
I often do not use this remedy, as there are strong side effects from it. Usually the temperature goes away quickly, but I pay for it with the toilet. Maybe it’s not suitable for me personally, because it contains many unknown components, and, apparently, some of them are poorly absorbed by my body. But there are no complaints about the effect, the pain and fever are relieved instantly, and thank you for that.
Ibuklin
This drug has an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effect on the body. Under its influence, the amount of prostaglandins decreases both at the site of the inflammatory process and in healthy tissues. The presented dual-action drug has a powerful analgesic effect, reduces body thermoregulation, and improves the general well-being of the patient. Helps with toothache, headache, bruises, neuralgia, flu and colds. Normal temperature remains for 6 hours after using the drug.
| Application | over-the-counter |
| View | pills |
| Contraindications | pregnancy, lactation, individual intolerance to components |
| Duration of effect | 6 hours |
Price category: from 165 to 220 rubles.
- universal remedy for pain syndromes;
- fast action (30-40 min).
- normal temperature is maintained for 6 hours.
- not found.
A universal remedy that is now available all the time both at home and at work. Helps with any pain, including after bruises. The pain goes away within 30 minutes, your health improves, and fever or chills disappear. Good product, I recommend it.
Tsefekon D
This drug is available in the form of rectal suppositories. Recommended for use in children aged from 3 months to 12 years. The candles have a convenient format; they can be given even to a sleeping child without causing unnecessary discomfort. Eliminates heat in 20 minutes. The dose is prescribed depending on the age of the child: one 100 mg suppository is prescribed per year, and 250 mg at 3 years. In addition to eliminating body temperature, these suppositories have a powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect, relieve headaches, toothaches, and pain from various body injuries (bruises, burns).
| View | candles |
| Contraindications | newborn babies, intolerance to components |
| Duration of effect | 7 o'clock |
| Application | after consultation with a doctor |
Cost: from 40 to 60 rubles.
- comfortable shape, does not cause discomfort;
- suitable for children from 3 months;
- relieves any pain (headache, toothache, etc.).
- not found.
An excellent, inexpensive tool. First aid for various child injuries. In addition to lowering temperature, it has the excellent property of relieving various pain, for example, after bruises, burns, toothache and acute headaches. Thanks to him, my child experiences less unpleasant emotions. Thanks to the manufacturer.
Nurofen
This drug has a pronounced analgesic and antipyretic effect on the body. Thanks to the active ingredient included in the drug, Nurofen tablets help thin the blood and prevent the process of platelets sticking to each other. It is used to reduce temperature during infections, respiratory diseases, and influenza. After using this drug, you should pay more attention to the patient’s behavior, since the drug has many side effects. Intended for children from 3 to 12 years old.
| Contraindications | gastrointestinal diseases, renal failure |
| Duration of effect | 6 hours |
| Application | over-the-counter |
| View | suspension |
Price tag: from 130 to 180 rubles.
- a special syringe is included in the kit;
- sweet taste;
- universal (antipyretic and analgesic effects).
- side effects (diarrhea, nausea, vomiting).
A completely effective and inexpensive remedy, it quickly puts you on your feet and does not cause any allergic reactions, at least in us. Eliminates high fever, headache and general weakness of the body. The child likes its sweet taste so much that he asks for more and has to hide the product. I am satisfied with the drug, thank you.
Panadol
This remedy is also intended to eliminate the child’s fever and headache. Has an immediate analgesic and antipyretic effect. This drug has the form of a suspension and has a pleasant sweet taste that almost all children like. Its effect begins 40 minutes after application and lasts about 4 hours. Recommended for use from 3 months to 12 years. Children from one year old should be given 16 ml per day, at 3 years the number increases to 40 ml, and at 12 already up to 80.
| Duration of effect | 4 hours |
| Application | you need to consult your doctor |
| View | suspension |
| Contraindications | individual intolerance to components |
Price category: from 95 to 120 rubles.
- effectively relieves any pain;
- reduces body thermoregulation;
- pleasant sweet taste and aroma;
- used from 3 months.
- possible side effects.
A product that has a pleasant taste and aroma. Quickly relieves headaches and fever in children. It even helps with toothache, and the effect lasts for 4 hours. A little, of course, but better than nothing. In general, the drug is not bad, I recommend it.
ASK
The remedy can cope with headaches, muscle pain, pain in the joints, and minor toothache and is indicated for acute respiratory viral infections. One effervescent tablet contains 500 mg of acetylsalicylic acid, which has antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, the last two effects being not as well expressed as the antipyretic effect. Any aspirin preparations in a variety of forms can be prescribed only to patients over 15 years of age.
| View | pills |
| Contraindications | childhood, personal intolerance to components |
| Duration of effect | 6 hours |
| Application | over the counter |
Cost: from 30 to 50 rubles.
- copes with pain of any kind (joints, toothache, headache, muscle);
- eliminates fever in 30 minutes;
- improves overall well-being.
- not detected.
An excellent remedy, first on my list of effective medicines. It is cheap, but it helps well and does not cause side effects. Instant action: eliminates fever and severe headache. Improves mood. Thanks to the manufacturers!
The drug "Paracetamol"
This drug has antipyretic, analgesic and mild anti-inflammatory effects. It acts on the body through the centers of pain and thermoregulation.
When bringing down the temperature with this drug, you should strictly adhere to the dosage. For adults and children over 12 years of age, the single dose is 500 mg of Paracetamol. The daily dose should not exceed 4 g. Otherwise, unwanted toxic liver damage may develop. Even this medicine is best used under supervision and on the recommendation of a doctor.
The drug "Paracetamol" is contraindicated for people suffering from:
- chronic alcoholism;
- hypersensitivity to the active substance;
- severe impairment of the kidneys and liver.
Criteria for choosing a suitable product
Before purchasing medications, you need to study the recommendations for their purchase.
- Compound. Carefully study the components of the antipyretic drug. If there is at least one ingredient that you personally cannot tolerate, move on to choosing another product.
- Brand. Buy products that you are already familiar with or have heard about before. The more popular the drug, the more effective and safe it will be.
- Taste or smell. This factor is also important, especially when choosing medications for children.
- Comfort during dosing and use. Some drugs, especially suspensions, are sold complete with special spoons or marked syringes. This factor ensures the correct dosage and the elimination of errors in application.
When to start lowering the temperature
During a slight increase in body temperature, there is no need to use medications to reduce thermoregulation. This is even harmful, as it can lead to pathologies and a chronic course of the disease. There is no point in loading weak organs with unnecessary medical supplies.
An increase in body temperature to 38.5° indicates the need to reduce it. This can be done with the help of various medications and unconventional methods that are guaranteed to eliminate the fever. The best option is to call the doctor home and get prescriptions regarding the treatment of the main disease and reducing the high temperature.
If the thermometer readings reach 41°-42°, then independent treatment is strictly prohibited. When the turning point of 42° is reached, irreversible consequences begin to occur in the human body, which can cause a negative effect on the organs and systems of the body. In particular, this factor greatly affects the human brain. It is urgent to call an ambulance and undergo the necessary examination.
Medicine "Ibuprofen"
This drug is considered the second safest drug, second only to the drug Paracetamol. Quite often, doctors recommend using the medicine “Ibuprofen” for fever in adults. Especially if the tablets described above provoke allergic reactions or are ineffective. In addition, the drug "Ibuprofen" has an excellent anti-inflammatory effect.
Among the adverse reactions, disturbances in the gastrointestinal tract may occur:
- nausea;
- stomach ache;
- vomit.
The tablets should be taken after eating food. This helps reduce the negative impact on the gastric mucosa. The maximum daily dose for an adult is 1200 mg. Be sure to observe the interval between taking tablets. A repeat dose can be taken only after 4 hours.
This drug is strictly contraindicated for use in the presence of gastrointestinal ulcers.
Things to remember
When using fever pills, adults need to follow some advice from doctors:
- Drinking plenty of fluids becomes mandatory. Antipyretic drugs do not help without proper drinking regimen.
- Of the traditional methods, only wiping the body with water at normal room temperature will be beneficial.
- It is recommended to use fever tablets for adults based on paracetamol, acetylsalicylic acid, ibuprofen and metamizole sodium.
Best lists
In addition to the product presented above, we suggest taking a look at another rating, the products of which differ from each other in their special characteristics. This list includes the following products:
- Fast action.
- For children.
- For adults.
Let's take a look at the range presented.
Ibuprofen - fast acting
A very effective remedy that very quickly copes with lowering the temperature and eliminating headaches. In just 20 minutes after using the tablet, the body’s thermoregulation returns to normal and the effect lasts for 7-8 hours. Contraindications to the drug are erosions, ulcers, bleeding in the digestive tract, renal and liver failure, hyperkalemia.
Price: from 100 to 150 rubles.
Viferon - for children
This drug is based on interferon. The active substance does not have a bactericidal effect, but enhances the activity of phagocytes. These cells destroy pathogenic flora and viruses in the body. Interferon forces cells to change activity, which makes the existence of the pathogen impossible. reduces temperature to normal, relieves headaches. Suitable for children from the first days of life.
Cost: from 450 to 600 rubles.
Coldrex - for adults
The presented product contains the following components: caffeine, paracetamol, ascorbic acid. This drug instantly reduces the body's thermoregulation, relieves acute headaches and relieves cold symptoms. It is not recommended to use the medicine for more than 5 days.
Price tag: from 165 to 200 rubles.
Comparison table of characteristics
In order to compare the presented products, we suggest taking a look at the table below with their characteristics.
| Product name | Duration of action | View | Contraindications | Application | Price, rub) |
| Paracetamol | up to 4 hours | pills | personal intolerance to components, chronic alcoholism | without a doctor's prescription | from 20 to 40 |
| Voltaren | 8 ocloc'k | candles | peptic ulcer, proctitis, asthma, personal intolerance to the components of the composition, pregnancy, lactation | after consultation with a doctor | from 300 to 400 |
| Ibuklin | 6 hours | pills | pregnancy, lactation, individual intolerance to components | over-the-counter | from 165 to 220 |
| Tsefekon D | 7 o'clock | candles | newborn babies, intolerance to components | after consultation with a doctor | from 40 to 60 |
| Nurofen | 6 hours | suspension | gastrointestinal diseases, renal failure | over-the-counter | from 130 to 180 |
| Panadol | 4 hours | suspension | individual intolerance to components | you need to consult your doctor | from 95 to 120 |
| ASK | 6 hours | pills | childhood, personal intolerance to components | over the counter | from 30 to 50 |
