Top 17 Medicines for Fever in India (Tablets, Syrups & More) 2021 | Dose4u |

 Medicines (Tablets, Syrups) for Fever 

 

  

 1. Paracetamol: Cures fever

    Brand name – Acimol
    Composition – Acetaminophen 500mg
    Popularity level – 8
    Acetaminophen classified under the Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.It helps to reduce body temperature and it increases analgesic threshold but has a less anti-inflammatory effect.
    Dosage – The dosage of paracetamol tablets is generally 0.5-1g for infants, children 1 to 3 years 80-160 mg, 4 to 8 years 240-320mg and for children 9-12 years 300 to 600 mg is recommended. The tablets are meant to be swallowed whole, preferably after a meal.
    Price – Acimol is supplied as a strip of 10 tablets. The price of each strip is ₹6.

2. Paracetamol syrup: Cures fever in children

    Brand name – Tylenol Syrup
    Composition – Acetaminophen
    Popularity level – 8
    Tylenol is the most commonly used syrup as fever medicine for kids from 2 to 12 years of age. The main ingredient of this baby fever medicine is Acetaminophen. It is a flavored syrup, and some of the flavours are berry, banana berry, grape for 2 to 3 years.
    Dosage – The usual dosage is 5ml. For those kids in the age group of 4 -5 years, 1.5 tablespoon is the advised dosage. For kids above 6 to 11 two and a half to three tablespoons is advised.
    Price – Tynelol is supplied as a 4 Oz syrup bottle costing about $11.20

3. Children’s Ibuprofen: Cures cold and fever

    Brand name – Children’s Motrin
    Composition – Ibuprofen
    Popularity level – 6
    It is another best fever medicine for a child which comes in a syrup form that effectively treats cold and fever. The cold and fever medicine has as its main ingredient, Ibuprofen which is a Painkiller and reduces Fever. It consists of 100mg Ibuprofen. This medicine acts by inhibiting the prostaglandin Synthesis which in turn reduces the inflammatory action and has an antipyretic effect.
    Dosage – This syrup should be taken after eating to reduce acidity. The dosage for 2 to 3 years is1 tablespoon. Form 4 to 8 years one and a half to two tablespoons and for kids from 9 to 11 years to two and a half to three tablespoons.
    Price – Children’s Motrin is supplied as a 4 Oz syrup bottle costing about $9.99

4. Advil Capsule: Cures fever In adults

    Brand name – Advil
    Composition – Ibuprofen
    Popularity level – 6.5
    The main ingredient of the medicine is Ibuprofen. Each capsule consists of 500mg of the Non-selective COX inhibitor which is traditionally a non-steroidal inflammatory drug.
    The maximum dosage for an adult is 3200mg a day.
    Dosage – Overdosage of this fever medicine can lead to complications like intestinal lining damage, bloating of the stomach with gas, constipation etc. Ibuprofen should be avoided by pregnant and heart disease prone women.
    Price – Advil is supplied as a 200mg capsule. A pack containing 100 capsules costs about $11

5. Bayer’s Chewable Baby Aspirin: Cures fever in children

    Brand name – Bayer low dose
    Composition – Aspirin 81mg
    Popularity level – 8
    Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug which is commonly used as an antipyretic drug. Its main action is pain relieving such as common cold, muscle aches, and headaches by preventing the prostaglandin-mediated pain sensation. It has no sedative effect.
    Dosage – The dosage given for kids is very minimal. Children below 12 years this medicine should be taken with doctor’s consultation.
    Price – Each tablet of Bayer low dose contains 81mg of aspirin. A pack of 300 tablets costs $17.34

6. Aspirin For Adults(325 mg coated tablets): For viral fever

    Brand name – Certi Aspirin
    Composition – Acetylsalicylic acid 325mg
    Popularity level – 7
    Aspirin is classified under salicylates. It helps to reduce pain by preventing the pain stimulating the nerve and sensitize the nerve endings. The other effects of this medicine are antipyretic which helps in to reduce the fever which is caused due to viral infection. In viral fever Pyrogens which includes interferons, raise Interleukins are produced which causes a rise in the temperature.
    In case of viral fever, this high dose medicine is given once in a day for 5 days.
    For the asthmatic patient, it is best to consult the doctor before taking the medication.
    Price – A pack containing 150 tablets of Certi aspirin costs $13.95

7. Voltaren: Cures high temperature, inflammation and body pain during viral fever

    Brand name – Voltaren rapid relief
    Composition – Diclofenac sodium
    Popularity level – 7
    This viral fever medicine helps to reduce fever, inflammation, and pain. This three in one medicine is highly recommended among doctor for treating fever and pain caused due to viral infection. Its action is by inhibiting prostaglandins synthesis and COX-2 inhibitors.
    Dosage – Each capsule consists of 100mg. Dosage is twice a day after food to prevent gastric irritation.
    Price – Voltaren rapid relief is supplied as a strip of 10 tablets. Each strip costs around $5

8. Dolo: Cures fever during pregnancy

    Brand name – Dolo 625
    Composition – Paracetamol
    Popularity – 5
    This is another very useful and safe drug prescribed by doctors to expecting mothers or breastfeeding mothers in case of requirement as it does not cause by harm to a foetus, but for accurate dosage, you should always consult your medical practitioner.
    The tablets can be consumed orally and the dosage should be consumed as advised, as it would surely reduce the viral fever and body pain associated with it. Sometimes some kinds of allergy might occur on the skin in that case immediately stop this drug and sell medical advice.
    Price – Dolo 625 is supplied as a strip of 15 tablets. Each strip costs ₹27

9. Benylin: Cures cold and fever in kids

    Brand name – Benylin All-In-One Syrup
    Composition – Dextromethorphan, Diphenhydramine, and Levomenthol
    Popularity level – 8
    This syrup is a viral fever medicine and is probably the best medicine for fever for kids. The main ingredients are Acetaminophen which is a painkiller, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide a cough suppressant, Pseudoephedrine HCL a nasal decongestant and an antihistamine which act as a sedative ingredient.
    Dosage – This syrup is advised to be taken during the night. Dosage for kids above 6 to 8 year is 2 tablespoons and above 9 to 12 years of age is three tablespoons per day.
    Price – The syrup is supplied in a bottle containing 270 ml of the medicine. Its price is $15.47

10. Panadol: Cures body pain and reduces high temperature during fever

    Brand name – Panadol syrup
    Composition – Acetaminophen
    Popularity level – 4
    The main ingredient is acetaminophen which belongs to the group of Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory fever medicine for fever and body pain. Acetaminophen is a para-aminophenol derivative. The medicine is commonly available over the counter.
    Dosage – For children dosage is recommended according to body weight and age of the child. The prescribed Dose is given at an interval of every 6 hours.
    Price – Panadol syrup is supplied in a 20 ml bottle costing around $7

11. Citrem: Cures fever and symptoms of flu

    Brand name – Citrum plus
    Composition – Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, Phenylephrine HCL, Ambroxol HCl and Paracetamol
    Popularity level – 5
    This is the best medicine used to treat fever and allergic problems. This medication is used for nasal congestion, allergic rhinitis, and fever with a cold. For an asthmatic patient, this medication is recommended.
    Dosage – This medicine comes in the form of 500mg tablets which are meant to be taken once in a day or as prescribed by the doctor.
    Price – Citrem tablets are supplied in a strip of 10 tablets.  Each strip costs around ₹15

12. Similasan herbal medicine: Cures a cough and fever in kids

    Brand name – Similasan syrup
    Composition – Belladonna, Drosera, RumexCrispus, Sorbitol and Citric acid
    Popularity level – 5
    This is a medicine for fever accompanied by cold and cough with a sore throat. It is used to treat kids above 2 years of age. A  The ingredients used in the syrup is natural. These herbs give temporary relief from dry cold, itchy throat and spasmodic cough which are also seen along with fever which is caused due to bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract.
    Dosage – The dosage is 2.5 ml for kids with 2 to12 years of age. This syrup is generally indicated for kids above two years of age.
    Price – Similasan syrup is supplied in a bottle containing 118ml/ 4Oz of the medicine that costs ₹2919

13. Gravol (Ayurvedic Medicine): Cures  Viral Fever

    Brand name: Gravol syrup
    Composition – Ginger and Willow bark extracts
    Popularity level – 4
    This is a naturally extracted syrup and is an ayurvedic medicine for fever and cold which helps to reduce fever, to reduce pain caused due to fever by the prostaglandin secretion. The main ingredients used in this medicine is Ginger 20mg and Willow Bark 200mg which helps to reduce a headache, indigestion and also prevents vomiting which are the symptoms caused due to fever. This is a non-drowsy medication due to the absence of Dimenhydrinate.
    Dosage – 1 to 2 tablets every 6 hours, medicines indicated for adults only.
    Price – Gravol syrup is supplied in a 75ml bottle that costs $14

14. Nimesulide: Reduces high temperature and cures body pain during fever

    Brand name – Nimulid
    Composition – Nimesulide
    Popularity level – 4
    Nimesulide is an NSAID drug which works wonderfully and has fever-reducing properties in it. In some case along with high fever, some people suffer from acute body pain. This tablet helps reduction of prostaglandins (Chemicals which induce pain) thus relieving you from both pain and fever.
    This medicine for fever and body pain should be taken as prescribed by the doctors or medical practitioner.
    This tablet should be not be consumed by children below 12 years of age.
    This consumption of this tablet should not be continued for a long run as it can have certain side effects.
    Price – Nimulid is supplied in a strip of 15 tablets.  Each strip costs ₹77

15. Piroxicam: Cures cold, fever and body pain

    Brand name – Feldene
    Composition – Piroxicam
    Popularity level – 5.5
    This medicine for cold and fever also helps to reduce pain which occurs during fever as this drug contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory compound which helps to reduce the fever within a small duration of time i.e. this drug shows quick action.
    This dark green olive coloured oblong capsules come in a dosage of 10 gm or 20 gm and should be consumed as prescribed by the medical practitioner till the fever and pain vanish. Sometimes after consuming this medicine people may suffer from dizziness and stomach upset.
    Price – The price range for Feldene 20 mg is $1.08 – $1.99 per pill or unit.

16. Aleve: Cure’s body pain, cold, and fever

    Brand name – Bayer’s Aleve
    Composition – Naproxen sodium
    Popularity level – 5
    Aleve (naproxen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medication that is available over the counter. OTC Aleve comes in caplets, tablets, gelcaps, and liquid gels. It can be used to relieve pain from headaches, muscle aches, arthritis, menstrual cramps, colds, and toothaches as well as bring down fevers.
    Dosage – Aleve is generally taken every 8 to 12 hours.
    Price – A pack containing 320 capsules of the medicine costs around $25

17. Anaprox: Cures fever and body pain

    Brand name – Anaprox 550
    Composition – Naproxen sodium
    Popularity level – 4
    This is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug which reduces body pain and helps in lowering the body temperature during fever.
    Dosage – Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually 2 or 3 times a day with a full glass of water (8 ounces/240 milliliters). Do not lie down for at least 10 minutes after taking this drug. To prevent stomach upset, take this medication with food, milk, or an antacid.
    Price – The cost for Anaprox-DS oral tablet sodium 550 mg is around $1,021 for a supply of 100 tablets.