Question
My daughter is almost four years old and has been coughing recently. The doctor prescribed a bottle of Magic Loquat cough suppressant for her, marked as suitable for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers to discontinue use. I gave her one dose, but after reading the instructions that stated children should discontinue use, I didn’t dare to give her any more. The ingredients listed are loquat leaves, poppy shells, sterculia, white root, mulberry bark, Platycodon grandiflorus, and menthol. I would like to ask if these ingredients are safe for a child under four years old? Thank you.
Answer
I believe your baby may have weakened immunity after catching a cold, leading to bacterial or viral invasion and triggering bronchitis, which is manifested by cough with phlegm. I suggest you give your child oral azithromycin granules and ambroxol tablets, drink plenty of warm water, eat light and easily digestible food, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. You can also eat more pears or drink pear water made with rock sugar, as pears have the effect of moistening the lungs and clearing the lungs. You can also do nebulizer inhalation to keep the indoor air fresh and moist, avoid smoke and dust, pay attention to keeping warm, prevent catching a cold, and relieve the illness. I hope my explanation can be helpful to you.