Question
What’s the best medicine for hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
When necessary, hand, foot, and mouth disease patients can take traditional Chinese medicine preparations such as pediatric sore throat powder, Qingkailing oral liquid, and Platycodon root infusion. Patients should go to a local authorized hospital or medical institution for diagnosis and follow the doctor’s instructions for medication. They should also rest in bed. Additionally, patients can apply ice cream or bentonite powder to the oral lesions. Attention should be paid to oral hygiene, cleaning the mouth with physiological saline solution daily. When caring for the patient, avoid letting the patient scratch the skin blisters to prevent skin breakage and transmission.