Question
My baby has a cold with coughing and runny nose but no fever. Now, there is no runny nose but the baby still coughs with phlegm in the throat. Previous treatment and its effect: After starting to cough, the baby took Cefaclor for a week and also took a cough syrup with honey for 5 days. The symptoms slightly improved, but there was still phlegm in the throat. After that, we switched to Fuleshi for two days, but the frequency of coughing increased. I would like to get some help: Should I continue taking Cefaclor? Do I need to change medication?
Answer
Cefaclor is a medication used to treat bacterial infections. It can be used if there is a bacterial infection, and it should be taken according to the prescribed course, generally for at least 7-10 days. It is recommended to have a routine blood test to check the blood count. If there is a decrease in blood count, it can indicate a bacterial infection that can be treated with this medication. Additionally, medication changes should be considered based on the effectiveness of treatment. Generally, if there is no improvement after 3-5 days of treatment, a change in medication can be considered.