Caution, DHF patients who are treated at home should not take this medicine

Thursday, 21 July 2022 – 03:00 WIB

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There are several drugs that should not be taken by dengue patients who are treated at home. Illustration photo: Ricardo/JPNN.com

jpnn.com, JAKARTA – Patients with dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) who can drink enough, urinate every 4-6 hours, have no comorbidities, and do not show danger signs, such as persistent vomiting, may be treated at home.

However, there are some medications that should be avoided when treating dengue patients at home. This was said by Anggraini Alam, Chair of the Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI) Coordination Work Unit for Tropical Infections & Diseases.

“Do not take drugs containing acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), mefenamic acid (ponstan), ibuprofen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or steroids,” said Anggraini.

Patients who have taken this drug before are asked to consult a doctor.

Not only these drugs, antibiotics are also not needed by dengue patients who are treated at home.

Patients who are treated at home should have adequate fluid intake, at least drinking more than five glasses of water for adolescents.

It is recommended not to give only fresh water, but to supplement it with milk, fruit juice, and isotonic electrolyte fluid, aka ORS.

Rice water or barley can also be given to DHF patients who are treated at home.

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