If you have a cold or flu, you may notice your body temperature increasing – this is a fever and is a common symptom when you’re feeling under the weather. A fever is a side effect of a bacteria or viral infection. It’s a sign your immune system is fighting the illness, as the raised temperature makes it difficult for the bacteria and viruses that cause infections to survive.
If you feel your body heat increasing, check your temperature. For adults, 38°C or above is considered high. You might also experience symptoms, such as:
If you’re concerned your fever is a symptom of COVID-19, get tested and stay at home until you get your result. Read more about how ibuprofen or paracetamol can help relieve symptoms of COVID-19.
fever is a symptom, not an illness or condition. The cause of a fever will have an effect on how you treat it. Consider all of your symptoms and if you’re unsure, speak to your GP. Most fevers will relieve itself in a few days, and there are a number of things you can do to help relieve it at home, such as:
To see the symptoms and relief for fevers in children read Fever in children
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While your body helps to fight any bacteria and viruses there are a few things you can avoid, such as:
In adults, the common temperature is 37°C and there are 4 categories of fever listed below.
Most fevers usually go away by themselves after few days. A reoccurring fever could be a sign of something more serious, even if it’s only a low-grade fever.
Ibuprofen helps to ease pain and it has anti-inflammatory properties to help relieve fevers and reduce inflammation.
Nurofen Cold and Flu Relief tablets 200mg and 5mg, targets symptoms to help ease congestion. It contains ibuprofen to relieve aches and pains, headaches, and sore throats.
There are a lot of things that can cause a high temperature or fever, but it's a sign your body is fighting an infection. The fever is your body's natural response to conditions such as:
Sickness isn’t always the reason you may experience a fever, it can also be caused by reactions to medicines, immunisations, or certain medical conditions.
Most fevers aren't in themselves life-threatening, however there are certain times when you may need to seek medical advice. Speak to your GP or call NHS 24-hour service 111 if you:
All information presented on these web pages is not meant to diagnose or prescribe. In all health matters please contact your doctor. Nurofen Cold & Flu Relief Tablets. Contains ibuprofen & phenylephrine hydrochloride. For cold & flu relief. Always read the label.
