Question
The child has a cough that is hoarse. The cough sound is deep and accompanied by hoarseness, and there is sore throat. The child had a fever of 39.4 degrees Celsius and was sent to a children’s hospital where medication was administered. On the third day, the fever was still high. After the fever subsided on the third day, the fever recurred to 38.5 degrees Celsius last night, and the temperature dropped after using a fever-reducing patch. However, the cough and sore throat persisted, with coughing at night and weakness in all limbs. In the morning, the child took Compound Acetaminophen Methylphenidate Syrup and Sunflower Children’s Acetaminophen Chlorphenamine Granules. Can these medications be taken together? The tongue coating is thick and white.
Answer
These symptoms may be caused by a viral cold. The main treatment is symptomatic, focusing on fever reduction, which can be achieved through physical cooling with warm water or alcohol sponge baths. When the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, antipyretic medication can be taken. For coughs, a lung-clearing syrup can be used, and ambroxol can be taken if there is phlegm. For the symptoms, an antiviral combination can be taken. Although both mentioned medications can be taken simultaneously, it is not recommended to give chlorphenamine to a five-year-old child.