What are the medicines for children to cough and phlegm

Children can follow the doctor's advice to use medications such as Pediatric Pulmonary Heat Cough and Asthma Oral Liquid, Pediatric Cough and Asthma Ling Granules, Ambrotorol Oral Solution, Acetylcysteine Granules, Baikejing Syrup, etc. for cough and phlegm reduction. Coughing and phlegm accumulation in children may be related to respiratory infections, allergic reactions, bronchitis, and other factors. It is recommended that parents take their children to the hospital in a timely manner, choose appropriate medication under the guidance of a doctor, and avoid self medication.

1. Pediatric Pulmonary Heat Cough and Asthma Oral Liquid

Pediatric Pulmonary Heat Cough and Asthma Oral Liquid is composed of traditional Chinese medicine such as ephedra, bitter almonds, and gypsum. It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting lung function, and stopping cough. It is suitable for children with cough, phlegm, and sore throat caused by wind heat invading the lungs. This medicine has a relieving effect on phlegm and heat symptoms that occur in the early stages of influenza or bronchitis, and spicy and greasy foods should be avoided during use.

2. Xiao'er Kechuanling Granules

Xiao'er Kechuanling Granules contain ingredients such as ephedra, honeysuckle, and Isatis root, which can promote lung heat clearing, eliminate phlegm, and relieve asthma. They are mainly used for children with cough and phlegm caused by upper respiratory tract infections, as well as wheezing and shortness of breath. Granules are easy for children to take, but children with diabetes should be cautious, and slight gastrointestinal reactions may occur after taking the medicine.

III. Ambrotorol Oral Solution

Ambrotorol oral solution is a Western medicine compound preparation, in which ambroxol hydrochloride can dilute sputum, and clenbuterol hydrochloride can dilate bronchi. It is suitable for patients with acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma and other diseases that cause thick sputum and difficulty in expectoration. The dosage of this drug should be strictly adjusted according to body weight to avoid co administration with beta blockers.

4. Acetylcysteine granules

Acetylcysteine granules exert expectorant effects by breaking down the disulfide bonds of mucin in sputum, and have significant effects on thick sputum in children with diseases such as bronchopneumonia and bronchiectasis. This medicine may cause gastrointestinal irritation and should be taken after meals. Children with asthma should use it under the supervision of a doctor.

Five, Baikejing Syrup

Baikejing Syrup is made from traditional Chinese medicine such as mulberry bark, Scutellaria baicalensis, and Baibu. It has the effects of clearing heat and phlegm, relieving cough and asthma, and is mainly used to treat paroxysmal cough in children with pertussis, chronic bronchitis, and other diseases. Syrup formulations have a good taste, but high sugar content. After taking the medication, attention should be paid to oral hygiene. Parents should pay attention to keeping indoor air moist and increasing the intake of warm water to dilute sputum when caring for children with cough. The diet should be light and easy to digest, and appropriate consumption of snow pear, white radish and other lung moistening ingredients. If coughing persists for more than a week or symptoms such as fever and shortness of breath occur, seek medical attention immediately. All medications must be used under the guidance of a doctor and the dosage cannot be adjusted or mixed at will.