Which medicine for fever?

Urgency: prompt

Fever

High temperature with quick triage: hydrate, monitor and know dengue/malaria season risks.

Educational triage only — never a diagnosis.

Possible categories (to discuss with a doctor)

Viral feverUTIThroat/chest infectionDengue/malaria (seasonal)

Questions to consider

How high and how many days?
Rash, bleeding, severe body ache?
Burning urine, cough or throat pain?
Recent travel or mosquito exposure?

Care guidance

Paracetamol + fluids; avoid NSAIDs if dengue suspected
Seek care if >3 days, breathless, dehydrated or with rash/bleeding

FAQs

Paracetamol is first-line, especially if dengue is possible. Avoid self-antibiotics.

Related diseases

Fever Guide Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dehydration

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