Question
The 4-year-old child has a fever of 39 degrees and has taken a fifth of a packet of Rui Zhi Qing for an hour but it was ineffective. Can the dose be increased to half a packet?
Answer
For a 4-year-old child with a fever, it is important to first confirm the cause and use physical methods for cooling. Medications should be used with caution. Rui Zhi Qing is not recommended for children under the age of 8. Adults are less prone to colds because they have been exposed to more pathogens, thus developing immunity. With the high variability of pathogens, it is necessary to be cautious.