Question
The 2.5-year-old boy had just recovered from a cold 5 days ago. Three days ago, after crying for an hour in the morning, he started coughing again. Currently, the cough has intensified and he has clear nasal discharge. Today, the doctor prescribed cefpodoxime and Pullocough, as well as prednisolone tablets, 2 tablets per day. Previous treatment and effectiveness: The first time the child had a cold and cough, taking anti-inflammatory and cough medicine was not effective. Later, after eating Shuanbei Steamed Pear, the cough stopped. This time, Shuanbei Steamed Pear did not work. Seeking assistance: What is the specific dosage of prednisolone tablets for a 2.5-year-old child?
Answer
If a child has a cough without a high fever, hormones are generally not used; common colds are not suitable for hormone use. Start with one tablet, then half a tablet, and then one-third of a tablet. Stop taking medication after the acute phase is over. It is recommended to take oral cold medicine and gradually reduce the dosage of prednisolone tablets until they are stopped. Avoid taking this medication in the future. The main function of prednisolone tablets: mainly used for allergic and autoimmune inflammatory diseases. It is suitable for connective tissue diseases, systemic lupus erythematosus, severe polymyositis, severe asthma, dermatomyositis, vasculitis, and other allergic diseases, acute leukemia, malignant lymphoma.