How Long Should I Wait to Take Cold Medicine After Taking Fever Reducer?

Fever-reducing drugs refer to antipyretics. After taking antipyretics, it is generally necessary to wait for an interval of 4 to 6 hours before taking cold medicine. It is generally not advisable to take the medicine too early to avoid mutual influence between the two drugs. The drug components and effects of antipyretics and cold medicine are different, and they generally cannot be used simultaneously, otherwise the effectiveness of the two drugs will be affected, and it will also affect the recovery of the illness. Therefore, a certain period of time needs to be spaced, usually 4 to 6 hours, and cold medicine should be used after the antipyretic drug has been appropriately metabolized. You can go to the hospital for a detailed examination, and then let the doctor formulate a reasonable medication plan and treatment course based on your personal condition, so that the condition can be controlled or improved as soon as possible. During medication, it is necessary to pay attention to dietary adjustment, focus on a light diet, and reduce the intake of greasy or spicy and stimulating foods. At the same time, it is also necessary to drink more warm water, which can timely replenish the water needed in the body and promote drug absorption and metabolism.