Question
My baby is two years old and has been a bit runny-nosed for the past few days. The pharmacist gave me Platycodon grandiflorus syrup and Children’s Fenbufen Huangnaomin granules. I’ve been taking the medicine for three days, but the runny nose persists. There are no other symptoms. Could it be that the medication is not suitable? How should I solve this problem?
Answer
It’s indeed worth mentioning that the medication prescribed by the pharmacy may not be appropriate. Firstly, let’s talk about Platycodon grandiflorus syrup, which is a traditional Chinese medicine mainly used for clearing heat and detoxifying. However, for children who have already started to have a runny nose, it is advisable to use drugs that expel cold and relieve exterior symptoms. Treating cold with cold remedies is clearly not appropriate. The paracetamol in Children’s Fenbufen Huangnaomin is mainly a fever-reducing and pain-relieving medication, mainly targeting fever symptoms.