Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: My daughter has had a runny nose for 10 days, which should be a cold. However, she has already taken cold medicine, but it hasn't been very effective. She doesn't run a fever when sleeping, but often does when awake. Sometimes she doesn't run a fever, but a little cold exposure makes her runny. What should I do? Is it a cold, or is there something else wrong?Doctor's answer:
Infant colds should not be treated with antibiotics casually; antiviral drugs should be chosen instead, as colds are caused by viruses. Common antiviral drugs for children include:A. Viraline (Morphine Guanidine), with a dosage of 10 mg per kilogram of body weight per day, taken in 3 divided doses orally.
B. Radix Isatidis Granules, half a bag each time, 3 times a day, taken with warm water.
C. Amantadine, which can be used in combination with antibiotics for children with viral infections and fever to enhance efficacy.
D. Antiviral Oral Liquid, half a bottle each time.
E. Anticold Detoxifying Granules, half a bag each time, 3 times a day, taken with warm water.