Patient's question:
I have a cold with a runny nose and cough. I have taken Cold and Detoxifying Granules for five days, three times a day, one bag each time. I have also taken Cefixime 0.125g three times a day, one packet each time, combined with Children's White Pearl Cough Syrup three times a day, 20ml each time, and E for three days, 5ml each time. This has been going on for a week. Now, I occasionally cough with phlegm, have slightly yellow nasal discharge, and nasal congestion. The child weighs 16kg, and I am worried that long-term use of anti-inflammatory drugs may not be good for the child. Can I stop the medication now, and will it recur?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, if the symptoms are currently well-controlled, you can first stop taking the medication, at least you can first stop taking the cephalosporin. The child is still young, and it is strongly discouraged to use antibiotics too early, especially third-generation cephalosporins. However, you can completely focus on taking the Ganmaoqudu Granules for about a week. This is a traditional Chinese medicine, and it basically has no side effects. I suggest you stop taking the cephalosporin and focus on taking the traditional Chinese medicine. I hope my advice is helpful to you. The above is my suggestion for the question "Can the anti-inflammatory medication be stopped now?" I hope it helps you, and wish you good health!