Question
A child who was about to turn 4 years old developed cough symptoms recently, and the doctor prescribed Miracle Brand Loquat Cough Granules. However, the drug package insert states “Disable use in children, pregnant women, and lactating women.” After giving it to their children once, the parents noticed this label and stopped giving it. Medicinal ingredients include loquat leaves, poppy shells, rhizome, white root, mulberry bark, platycodon, menthol, etc. Parents would like to ask whether these ingredients are suitable for children under 4 years old?
Answer
From the description, it seems that the child’s body resistance may be reduced due to catching a cold, causing bacteria or viruses to invade, causing bronchitis, with symptoms including cough and phlegm. I suggest giving the child oral azithromycin granules and ambroxol tablets, drinking plenty of warm water, eating a light and easy-to-digest diet, and avoiding spicy and other irritating foods. You can eat pears or boil pear water with rock sugar. Because pears have the effect of moistening and clearing the lungs, you can also use atomization inhalation treatment. Keep the indoor air fresh and humid, avoid the influence of smoke and dust, and pay attention to cold protection and cold prevention to alleviate the condition. Hope my explanation helps you.