Patient's question:
Yesterday, I took my child to the beach to skate. I might have caught a cold due to the sea breeze. Today, when I came down, I noticed he had a slight fever, pale lips, and kept hiccuping. He also had some clear nasal discharge. It might be the early stage of a cold. I want to give him something to drink at home. What is the recommended dosage of children's cold medicine?Doctor's answer:
Having a preparation that combines Chinese and Western medicine, containing the component of diphenhydramine, so it is best not to give it to children aged 4. If a baby in this age group catches a cold due to cold exposure, it is better to use children-specific cold remedies, such as small granules or pediatric paracetamol and phenylephrine granules, among others. During a cold, children should pay attention to preventing cold exposure and drink more water to recover quickly.