The chemical substances used to bring down body temperature in high fever are known as

analgesics

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antipyretics

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antihistamines

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tranquillizers

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The correct option is B antipyretics
Antipyretics are chemical substances used to bring down body temperature in a high fever. These reduce body temperature by internal Mechanism of body. For example, Paracetamol is a common anitpyretic.

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