Question

A nine-month-old male infant has phlegm in his throat, fever, and has not had a bowel movement for four days. He also has G6PD Deficiency. The doctor prescribed Qingre Granules, but the baby immediately vomited after taking the medicine. Is it appropriate to continue taking this medication in this situation? If not, can we switch to Cao Gui Qingre Granules instead?

Answer

Children with G6PD Deficiency often experience dry heaves when taking medication due to the bitter taste of the medicine. There is no need to worry excessively. You can try other methods to assist with medication intake, and