Indicated and contraindicated remedies for dengue fever

​Medicines that can be used to alleviate dengue symptoms and that are generally recommended by a doctor are paracetamol (Tylenol) and dipyrone (Novalgina), which help to reduce fever, in addition to relieving pain and discomfort.

During dengue treatment it is essential to rest and drink plenty of fluids, including homemade serum and, if the person presents symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, blood in the stool or urine, it is recommended to go to the hospital immediately, as it can be sign of dengue hemorrhagic fever or some other dengue complication. Find out what the main complications of dengue are.

It is important to emphasize that the use of medicines for dengue fever must be guided by the doctor, and self-medication should always be avoided, as it can cause side effects or worsen the disease.

Remedies recommended for dengue

​The remedies that may be recommended by the doctor for dengue are:

• Analgesics and antipyretics, such as dipyrone (Novalgina) and paracetamol (Tylenol), which help reduce headaches, muscle pain and fever;
• Antiemeticssuch as metoclopramide or bromopride, which relieve nausea and vomiting;
• Antihistamines, such as desloratadine, cetirizine, hydroxyzine and dexchlorpheniramine, which are indicated to relieve itching on the body.

In addition to the remedies recommended for dengue, there are also vaccines that protect the body against this disease, and are recommended for people who have never had dengue or who have had dengue previously. Find out more about the dengue vaccine.

Medicines that should not be used against dengue fever

Some examples of medicines that are contraindicated in case of dengue feverdue to the risk of worsening the disease, are:

These remedies are contraindicated in cases of dengue fever or suspected dengue fever, as they can worsen bleeding and hemorrhages.

Homeopathic remedy for dengue

The homeopathic remedy against dengue is Proden, which is made from rattlesnake venom and is approved by Anvisa. This medication is indicated to relieve dengue symptoms and can be used to prevent hemorrhagic dengue fever, as it prevents bleeding.

Home remedy for dengue

In addition to pharmacy medicines, teas that alleviate dengue symptoms can also be used, such as:

• Headache: peppermint, petasite;
• Nausea and nausea: chamomile and peppermint;
• Muscle pain: Saint John’s herb.

It is important to remember that teas made from ginger, garlic, willow, weeping, wicker, wicker, vimeiro, parsley, boldo-do-chile, rosemary, oregano, thyme and mustard should be avoided, as these plants worsen dengue symptoms and increase the chances of bleeding and hemorrhages.

In addition to teas that can be used to alleviate dengue symptoms, it is also recommended to maintain hydration by drinking liquids, such as homemade serum.