Question
A 2-year-8-month-old baby has been diagnosed with viral oral herpes and is experiencing difficulty sleeping at night due to pain. The treatment plan includes taking acyclovir tablets in the morning and evening, and cefixime in the afternoon, with seven applications of ribavirin aerosol spray from 5 to 9 PM. Is this medication use excessive? How should it be handled?
Answer
Based on the description, if the baby is confirmed to have viral oral herpes, antibiotics (cefixime) are not appropriate unless there is a concurrent bacterial infection. Since the baby’s various organ systems are not yet mature, it is recommended to follow medical instructions or the drug leaflet when using medications. Stay hydrated. These suggestions are for your reference, and wish you health.