Patient's question:
3 days ago, I had a cold with low-grade fever at 37.5°C, mild cough. In the past two days, the cough and sneezing have become worse, sometimes with clear nasal discharge.Test results: Blood test showed mild anemia. Taken Amoxicillin Granules, Cefixime, and Children's Cold Relieving Granules for 2 days. Now the temperature is 36.6°C. In the past two days, the cough and sneezing have been severe, with phlegm in the throat that can't be coughed up. Even after taking Children's Cough and Phlegm Granules, the cough persists. Today, the doctor diagnosed pneumonia and prescribed Children's Paracetamol and Chlorpheniramine Granules, Ribavirin Granules, and Bromhexine Hydrochloride Oral Solution.
Can a 4-month-old baby take Ribavirin Granules and Bromhexine Hydrochloride Oral Solution? What other cough and phlegm relief medications are effective?
Doctor's answer:
The baby can start taking ribavirin granules and ambroxol hydrochloride oral solution at 4 months. It is still the most scientific to use medication under the guidance of a doctor. Additionally, you can cook some radish pear soup for the baby to drink, which should also be quite effective. For anemia, you can buy some iron supplements from a pharmacy or have the mother eat more iron-rich foods like lean meat and chicken liver. The diet should be light, and it's a good idea to give the baby more warm water and let them spend more time in the sun.