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What helps you when ill? Need some tips! (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm full of cold or flu. Taken some paraceptamol to reduce the fever. What do you like to do to feel better even for a short period of time. Need some tips! Feeling so crap

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

It is important to drink enough. If your nose is swollen and shut, xylometazoline does handle that. Paracetamol (1000 mg for adults) or Ibuprofene (400 mg for adults) will help against pain and fever.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Far out. 400 ibuprofen is more than enough for most people. Always try the smallest recommended dose first.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

You're right, I updated my comment.I tend to take 600 mg when I have severe pain, but I'm 203cm/110kg.