Question
The child wants to throw up but can’t, won’t eat. He has already taken children’s paracetamol and chlorphenamine granules, can he still take Wang’s Qubao Pill? How should he be treated?
Answer
Based on your description, for children with good constitution, dietary accumulation, and internal heat due to phlegm, the use of Wang’s Baohuoyan may show significant effects. However, for children with weak spleen and stomach, mixed deficiency and excess, the effects may be not obvious, especially if the dosage is not appropriate, which may lead to abdominal pain and discomfort after taking the medicine. It is recommended that parents use it under the guidance of a professional pediatrician. If a baby wants to throw up but can’t and won’t eat, it is usually caused by dyspepsia and gastrointestinal disorder. Treatment with metoclopramide can be considered, while also ensuring the baby drinks plenty of water, eats more vegetables, and avoids spicy food.