Question
My child has a fever of 38 degrees and is not willing to eat. I have purchased pediatric Shuangqing Capsules, Amoxicillin and Paracetamol Oral Solution, and Ibuprofen Suspension. Can these three medications be taken at the same time? The pharmacy staff emphasized that the Ibuprofen Suspension should only be used during high fever, does this mean that taking it with the Shuangqing Capsules and Amoxicillin and Paracetamol Oral Solution may be harmful to the body?
Answer
The Shuangqing Capsules are traditional Chinese medicine, mainly used for antiviral effects; the Ibuprofen Suspension is a fever-reducing medication, suitable only for reducing fever during high temperatures and does not provide a complete cure; the Amoxicillin and Paracetamol Oral Solution is effective for runny nose and sneezing, and also has a mild fever-reducing effect. The Shuangqing Capsules can be taken continuously, while the Amoxicillin and Paracetamol Oral Solution should not be taken if there are no related symptoms. The Ibuprofen Suspension should only be taken short-term when the temperature is above 38.5 degrees. I hope these suggestions can help resolve your concerns, and wish you health.