Talk to General Physician on Why Do Doctors Prescribe Paracetamol To Reduce Fever ?
Asking for Self, Male, 38 years old, Karachi
Fever usually occurs in response to an infection as with the flu, viruses that causes a cold, strep throat bacterial infection, or most infectious diseases, fever is an indication that your immune system is fighting an effective fight against bacteria and viruses by replenishing body temperature - My Question is then why do doctors prescribe paracetamol to reduce this fever even is 100 degree Celsius?
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Paracetamol is analgesic and antipyretic
Dr. Syed Asif Raza - Family Medicine
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Simple answer: To protect damage to your brain cells in case of high grade fever.
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