Question
A six-month-old baby is showing symptoms of a cold and is currently taking children’s pseudoephedrine drops. However, the baby recently has loose stools, occurring three to four times a day. How should one address this situation?
Answer
Generally, cold medications do not cause diarrhea, and if there are adverse reactions, they are more likely to manifest as dizziness, fatigue, or nausea. However, it is not uncommon for infants to experience diarrhea during a cold. It is advisable to take the child to see a doctor, who may prescribe small doses of cold medicine and anti-diarrheal medicine such as attapulgite powder. When administering the medication, give the anti-diarrheal medicine before meals and the cold medicine after meals to achieve the best therapeutic effect.