Comparison 3.

Alcohol compared to tepid sponging (paracetamol given to both arms)

Outcome or subgroup title	No. of studies	No. of participants	Statistical method	Effect size
1 Resolution of fever by 1 hour	1	50	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	2.33 [1.07, 5.09]
2 Resolution of fever by 2 hours	1	50	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	1.09 [0.95, 1.24]
3 Adverse events	1	50	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	2.5 [1.16, 5.39]
3.1 Antipyretic drug in both arms	1	50	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	2.5 [1.16, 5.39]