What is the syrup used in western medicine to treat children's colds?

Children's colds can usually be treated with children's syrups containing antipyretic, nasal congestion relief or cough suppressant ingredients, but the appropriate medicine should be selected according to the symptoms, while ensuring that the dosage is safe and appropriate for the child's age. Common syrup medicines include cold and fever syrups, antihistamine syrups and cough and expectorant syrups. The specific choice should be based on the advice of the doctor or pharmacist.

1) Common types of cold syrups

Cold and fever syrups are mainly used to relieve fever and general discomfort, such as acetaminophen (such as Motrin Children's Antipyretic Syrup) and ibuprofen syrup. These drugs have mild effects and are commonly used as antipyretic drugs for children. Antihistamine syrups (such as loratadine syrup) are used to relieve runny nose and nasal congestion, and are suitable for nasal symptoms caused by allergic rhinitis or colds. Cough and expectorant syrups can relieve wet coughs and increased sputum secretion, such as ambroxol syrup and acetylcysteine ​​syrup, which are more effective when combined with adequate water intake.

2) Precautions and usage guidelines

When using syrup to treat children's colds, you must strictly follow the drug instructions or doctor's advice, and do not increase the dosage or frequency without authorization. At the same time, the choice of syrup should be based on the type of cold symptoms and the age and weight of the child. For example, certain cold medicines are usually not recommended for infants under 3 months old. The storage of syrup is also important, avoid direct sunlight and high temperatures.

3) Auxiliary care and dietary adjustment

When taking medicine to treat a cold, you should also take plenty of rest, eat a light, easily digestible diet, and drink plenty of water to help your body recover. Humidifying the air, keeping your nose clean, and massaging it can further reduce cold symptoms. Avoid taking too many sugary medicines, which can affect your appetite or cause other problems.

If the child's cold symptoms continue to worsen, with persistent high fever, lethargy, and difficulty breathing, you should seek medical attention immediately to rule out the possibility of serious infection or other diseases. Rational medication under the guidance of a doctor is the key to treating a child's cold. At the same time, you need to pay attention to the details of care during the cold to help your child recover as soon as possible.