Patient's question:
The child has been coughing for a long time and went to the hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor took X-rays and said the child was infected. The prescribed medications include Qingxuan Qingfei Granules, Xiaor Jinqiao Granules, Cefixime Granules, and Qingfei Lu. Besides two small packs of white pills, the child has taken these medications for a day and a half but is still coughing. This morning, the child had a bowel movement and experienced some diarrhea with foam.Previous Treatment and Effectiveness:
The child had been coughing for a long time and went to the hospital for an X-ray. The doctor diagnosed an infection and prescribed Qingxuan Qingfei Granules, Xiaor Jinqiao Granules, Cefixime Granules, and Qingfei Lu. Besides two packs of white pills, the child has taken these medications for a day and a half but is still coughing.
Type of Help Needed:
Can the child still take cough medicine while having diarrhea? What kind of medicine should be taken for diarrhea?
Doctor's answer:
The child has some nausea and vomiting, which may be caused by indigestion. It is recommended to take infant stomach-strengthening powder and montmorillonite powder. Hydration can be achieved by oral rehydration salts. If the child shows poor mental state or increased bowel movements again, it is best to go to the hospital promptly to prevent dehydration. It is also suggested to have the child's stool tested. The above advice is for the question "Child aged three with diarrhea and foam." It is hoped to be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!