Does Ganmao Ning Granules for Children distinguish between wind-cold and wind-heat?

Xiaoganmaoning Granules for Children do not directly distinguish between wind-cold and wind-heat colds, but work by relieving common symptoms of colds in children. If a high fever persists due to a cold or is accompanied by other serious symptoms, you should seek medical attention immediately.

Colds are generally divided into wind-cold colds and wind-heat colds, and the symptoms of the two are slightly different. Wind-cold colds are often manifested by clear runny nose, sneezing, fear of cold, and headache; while wind-heat colds are accompanied by sore throat, fever, runny yellow and thick nasal discharge, etc. In terms of drug selection, some Chinese patent medicines will be refined for these two categories. However, the main function of Xiaoer Ganmao Ning Granules is to clear away heat and detoxify, dispel wind and dissipate heat, and symptomatically treat the common discomfort of colds, so it is more suitable for relieving the symptoms of wind-heat colds.

However, when choosing medicines, parents do not need to worry too much about the specific classification. The key is to observe the child's symptoms to determine whether the child has a fever or severe throat discomfort. If the symptoms are mild, such as sneezing and runny nose of the common cold, without obvious fever, etc., you can use Xiaoer Ganmao Ning Granules in combination with other care measures, such as drinking more warm water, keeping the room ventilated and at a suitable humidity, and avoiding cold stimulation. When the symptoms are obvious or continue to show no improvement, it is not recommended to rely solely on medication.

When buying medicines, be sure to read the instructions and give the medicine according to age and weight to avoid overdose. Some children may have allergic reactions to the ingredients, so parents should closely observe them after use. If the symptoms do not improve after three days of medication or if there is a worsening high fever, severe sore throat, or mental depression, take the child to the hospital for a doctor's examination as soon as possible to avoid delaying the condition.