Fever (in Adults): A fever is a body temperature of 100.4 F or greater. A fever may be caused by a virus, bacteria, fungus, blood clot, tumor, drug, or the environment.
Treatment of fever in adults usually involves ibuprofen, acetaminophen, or aspirin.
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Fever (in Adults) Topic Guide - Medications and Vitamins
Medications:
Acetaminophen And PhenyltoloxamineAcetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer...learn more »
Aspirin (rectal)Aspirin is in a group of drugs called salicylates. It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Aspirin also reduces fever....learn more »
Acetaminophen (oral/rectal)There are many brands and forms of acetaminophen available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet...learn more »
NaproxenNaproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Naproxen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body...learn more »
IbuprofenIbuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ibuprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body...learn more »
Fever (in Adults) Topic Guide – Related Topics
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Fever in Children
Fever is defined as a rectal temperature over 100.4 F or 38 C. Fever isn't life-threatening unless it is persistently high - greater than a 107 F rectal tempera...learn more »
