How long to take ribavirin for hand, foot, and mouth disease

Patient's question:

I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving and crying non-stop lately. Even the hospital check-up didn't help. How long should I give Ribavirin for hand, foot, and mouth disease?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, according to your description, it is caused by a viral infection. You can take ribavirin for 7-15 days. It is important to pay attention to personal hygiene and wash your hands with clean water every day. Maintain a regular lifestyle. You can use salt water or chlorhexidine mouthwash to rinse your mouth. Take vitamin B and C orally. If you have oral ulcers, you can use or Huasuping for local application, which mainly helps reduce inflammation and promote healing. If the condition is severe, you can take viral for a few days.

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