Question
Is it okay to add fruit essence drinks to medication for a four-year-old child?
Answer
It’s best to take cold medicine with warm water to maintain its effectiveness. Mixing it with juice may affect the child’s drinking adaptability. It’s generally recommended not to add anything to medication, especially when it contains traditional Chinese medicine ingredients. If it’s necessary to add something, avoid using boiling water, as high temperatures may accelerate the reaction between the medication and the added substance, potentially destroying the nutritional components of both. If the medication tastes bad, you can add some sugar, or use a syringe to squeeze the medication into the child’s mouth.