👉 Antipyretics are medications that help reduce fever and other symptoms associated with a cold or flu. They work by blocking the transmission of viruses and bacteria, which helps to suppress the body's immune response and slow down the spread of infection. Antipyretics can be taken orally, topically, or injected into the bloodstream, depending on the severity of the symptoms and the type of virus causing them. Common antipyretics include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), acetamin