Patient's question:
Can I add fruit juice drinks to medicine for a 4-year-old child?Previous treatment history and effectiveness: All、、 medications, some of which were slightly bitter, so a little fruit juice drink was added to the powder.
What kind of help do you need: Is this not good? Will it weaken the effectiveness of the medicine?
Doctor's answer:
The best way to take cold medicine is to drink it with warm water to preserve its effectiveness. Mixing it with juice may cause discomfort for the baby. Generally, avoid adding anything to the medicine, especially those with traditional Chinese medicine ingredients. If you must add something, do not use boiling water (100°C) to dissolve it, as high temperatures can accelerate the reaction between the medicine and additives, and even destroy their nutrients. If the taste is unpleasant, you can add a little sugar, or use a medication syringe to squeeze it directly into the baby's mouth.