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A member asked:

I have fever over 40c. i also have soarth troath and i've already took a shower to cool myself down. what is that and how can i lower the fever?

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Acetaminophen : This will help lower the fever. Also known as paracetamol in Europe. You should probably see you general practitioner however. Make sure to stay well hydrated! Hope this helps!

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Answered 3/17/2015

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