What are the Chinese patent medicines for children with cold and runny nose?

Children with runny nose due to cold can choose Chinese patent medicines such as Lingyang Cold Granules, Qingreling Granules for Children, and Cold Tea for Children, but they should be used under the guidance of doctors according to the specific symptoms, age, and condition of the child, and should not be purchased blindly. In daily care, attention should be paid to keeping warm, adjusting diet, and replenishing water to help the child recover.

1 Antelope Cold Granules

The main ingredients of Antelope Cold Granules include antelope horn powder, honeysuckle, forsythia, and light bamboo leaves. It is suitable for fever, runny nose, cough and other symptoms caused by colds, especially when there is fever. Please pay attention when using it. According to the instructions or doctor's advice, adjust the dosage according to the child's weight and age. It is usually suitable for children over 3 years old. If the child has a cold constitution or diarrhea, it is not recommended to use it.

2. Children's Qingreling Granules

This medicine is composed of Chinese medicines such as Isatis root, honeysuckle, and tangerine peel. It is mainly used to relieve fever, headache, runny nose and throat discomfort, especially for wind-heat cold. It needs to be taken according to the dosage and is usually suitable for infants and young children over 1 year old. Parents should pay special attention to observe whether there is any drug allergic reaction when using it for their children, and avoid using it at the same time with other Chinese medicines for clearing heat and detoxification to avoid affecting the efficacy.

3. Children's cold tea

If the child has mild symptoms, such as a runny nose but no obvious fever, you can choose a pediatric cold tea. This medicine is composed of mild herbs such as mint, honeysuckle, and almonds, which can relieve runny nose and nasal congestion. It is suitable for children of a wider age range, but it should be used with caution in children with allergies or cold bodies. It is recommended to use warm water when brewing, and do not let children take it on an empty stomach.

When using Chinese patent medicine for children, you should also pay attention to daily care. In the early stages of a cold, you can let your child drink more warm water, keep the indoor air circulating, and avoid large temperature differences. In addition, you can use warm water to clean your child's nasal cavity to relieve nasal congestion and runny nose. If your child's cold symptoms last for more than 5 days, or are accompanied by high fever, shortness of breath, etc., you should go to the hospital for treatment in time.

Children's cold medicines should focus on safety and adaptability. Parents should not buy and use large quantities of medicines on their own. Doctors' guidance on rational use of medicines combined with daily care can better help children recover.