Question
Can excessive wind-cold flu medicine lead to weakness of body coldness? If symptoms of weakness of body coldness have already appeared, should medication be stopped, and the body be allowed to recover on its own? Moreover, if a child has a persistent lack of appetite, could it be due to the excessive intake of wind-cold flu medicine? Now that the mucus has turned from yellow to clear, should we switch to taking wind-cold flu medicine? Please ask why…?
Answer
Overdosing on wind-cold flu medicine may cause weakness of body coldness. It is advisable to visit the hospital for a follow-up consultation as soon as possible and not to take medication randomly to avoid exacerbating the condition. Generally, symptoms of wind-cold flu will naturally improve within 5 to 7 days, including dry or burning sensation in the throat, chills, nasal congestion, and runny nose. If the mucus has turned from yellow to clear, it may indicate that the condition is improving. However, if the child has a fever and the condition is acute, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.