Question
How should the pediatric paracetamol, cough syrup, ribavirin, and roxithromycin be taken in different time segments? The child has taken cold relief granules but still has a cough. The doctor has prescribed the above four medications, but the child has never taken Western medicine. How should the medication be used correctly?
Answer
It is not recommended to use the aforementioned medications as Western drugs may have significant side effects on children and can potentially lead to drug resistance over a long period. If the symptoms are not severe, it is suggested to use traditional Chinese medicine such as Feilike cough mixture, Qingfei oral liquid, and Xiao’er Shuangjin Qingre oral liquid for wind dispersal and clearing heat, as well as cooling the lungs and blood. If the cough is severe and affects sleep, cough syrup oral liquid can be used for cough suppression. Drink plenty of water, rest well, and avoid eating cold, spicy, and irritating foods.