Dehydration in Adults (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Dehydration in Adults Overview
- Causes of Dehydration in Adults
- Symptoms of Dehydration in Adults
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Dehydration in Adults Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Medications
If fever is a cause of dehydration, the use of acetaminophen (for example, Tylenol) or ibuprofen (for example, Advil) may be used. This can be given by mouth if you are not vomiting or as a rectal suppository if you cannot take anything by mouth.
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