Some of the antipyretic patches for children now available in pharmacies have become a physical cooling item for many mothers to prepare for babies with fever. Although this kind of antipyretic patch is convenient, it is also for external use. It is specially designed to reduce fever in children and is patented by Sinopharm. It is conceivable that the effect on the baby is not very big. However, some mothers still have questions when using these antipyretic patches for children, so let’s learn about the common sense about antipyretic patches for children.
Can adults use antipyretic patches?
Yes.
Although various brands of antipyretic patches are mainly aimed at reducing fever in infants and young children, antipyretic patches are physical cooling and are external products. They are equivalent to an ice pack and can maintain a cooling effect of 6 hours. It can also be used by adults without any side effects.
Is the antipyretic patch effective for adults?
The effect is not very good.
The principle of antipyretic patch is very simple, it uses physical heat dissipation to achieve cooling effect. Theoretically speaking, any antipyretic patch that can be used by infants and young children can also be used by adults. However, due to the small size of infants and young children, the antipyretic patch contains less active substances, so the effect may not be obvious when placed on adults.
How to use the antipyretic patch for adults
Adults can apply the antipyretic patch to their forehead, neck, temples or other areas that need cooling or cold compress; they can be cut into corresponding sizes as needed. ; If you want to speed up the cooling, you can add several patches and place them on large blood vessels such as the left and right axillary arteries and the left and right femoral arteries at the same time, which will help reduce fever.
Can young children use adult antipyretic patches?
No.
Adult-specific antipyretic patches cannot be used on infants and young children. Because adult antipyretic patches may contain many chemicals or allergens (such as alcohol, hydroxybenzoic acid), children are more likely to develop allergies when put on them. Therefore, it is not recommended to use adult antipyretic patches. On infants and young children.
Note:
Fever-reducing patches are marketed specifically for children, but many products are suitable for both children and adults. In addition, because children's skin is delicate, thin and rich in blood vessels, when they encounter a fever, the effect of antipyretic patches is better than that of adults.
The antipyretic patch does not contain any other chemical agents and is based on the physical principle of water vaporization and heat absorption for cooling. Therefore, while using the antipyretic patch, you can also take other antipyretic drugs, and they will not react with each other. Let’s take a look in detail!
Can antipyretic patches and antipyretics be used together?
Yes.
The antipyretic patch does not contain any other chemical agents and is based on the physical principle of water vaporization and heat absorption for cooling. Therefore, while using the antipyretic patch, you can also take other antipyretic drugs, and they will not react with each other. If the child's body temperature still does not drop after using the antipyretic patch, parents should take the child to the hospital in time.
Can antipyretic patches and antipyretic suppositories be used at the same time
Yes.
The antipyretic patch is only equivalent to physical cooling, and has a similar effect to applying a wet towel to the forehead. Antipyretic suppositories are antipyretic drugs whose main ingredient is acetaminophen. They are administered through the rectum. There is no conflict between the two, so they can be used at the same time. However, antipyretic suppositories have strong medicinal effects and are generally only used when the baby has a high fever and the body temperature exceeds 39 degrees. And it should be used under the guidance of a doctor.
Is it good to use antipyretic patch and antipyretic medicine together?
The antipyretic patch is equivalent to physical cooling, which is only a partial cooling. It can be used as long as the body temperature rises. The antipyretic medicine is a drug cooling and is generally used when the fever exceeds 38.5 degrees. It is also effective when combined with physical cooling. better. Therefore, the antipyretic patch and antipyretic medicine are used together to reduce fever from the inside to the outside, and the effect is faster.
Under what circumstances can you use antipyretic patches and antipyretics at the same time?
When the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C.
Generally, antipyretics are needed when the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C to avoid convulsions caused by too high a temperature. At this time, using the antipyretic patch at the same time can lower the local temperature of the body and relieve headaches, dizziness and other discomforts caused by high fever. The combined use of the two can accelerate the drop in body temperature and promote recovery.
Can antipyretic patches and antipyretic drugs be used continuously?
Antipyretic patches can be used, but antipyretic drugs should not be used continuously.
The cooling of the antipyretic patch is based on the physical principle of water vaporization and heat absorption. It can be used continuously, and there is no need to pause for a period of time when the two pieces are exchanged.
Compared with antipyretics, because internal medicines contain some chemicals, continuous use is harmful to the body, so you need to wait 6-8 hours between taking them.
I believe the knowledge about antipyretic patches introduced above can be a reference for everyone. Although antipyretic patches can be useful when babies have a fever, people still make some mistakes when using them. However, if the antipyretic patch is used incorrectly and in a different way, it will worsen the baby's fever symptoms. Therefore, you should still follow the instructions when using the antipyretic patch for children.