Comparative Analysis of Single and Combined Antipyretics Using Patient-Generated Health Data: Retrospective Observational Study.
Yu-Rang ParkHyery KimJi Ae ParkSang Hyun AhnSeyun ChangJae Won ShinMyeongchan KimJae-Ho LeePublished in: JMIR mHealth and uHealth (2021)
Antipyretics combination patterns were analyzed using large-scale data. Approximately 75% of febrile cases used single antipyretics, mostly acetaminophen, but combination usage became more frequent as temperature increased. However, combination antipyretics did not show definite advantages over single antipyretics in defervescence, regardless of the combination. Single antipyretics are effective in reducing fever and relieving discomfort in febrile children.