What medicine should children take to relieve 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, allergies, climate change, and other factors. It is recommended that parents take their children to the hospital in a timely manner, take 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 almond, gypsum, licorice, etc. It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting lung function, and resolving phlegm. It is suitable for children with cough, phlegm, yellow phlegm, sore throat caused by wind heat invading the lungs. This medicine has an adjuvant therapeutic effect on bronchitis and pneumonia caused by bacterial or viral infections. During the medication period, avoid eating spicy, raw, and cold foods.

2. Xiao'er Kechuanling Granules

Xiao'er Kechuanling Granules contain ingredients such as ephedra, honeysuckle, bitter almonds, etc., which can promote lung heat clearing, relieve cough and phlegm, and are mainly used for cough and asthma caused by upper respiratory tract infections and acute bronchitis in children. Granules are easy for children to take, but children with diabetes should be careful to use them, and slight nausea and other gastrointestinal reactions may occur after taking them.

III. Ambrotorol Oral Solution

Ambrotorol oral solution is a Western medicine compound preparation containing ambroxol hydrochloride and clenbuterol hydrochloride. It can dissolve mucus and dilate bronchi, and is suitable for children with acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, and thick sputum. This medicine may cause side effects such as palpitations and hand tremors. Infants and young children under 2 years old should strictly follow medical advice when using it.

4. Acetylcysteine granules

Acetylcysteine granules exert expectorant effects by decomposing mucin in sputum, and are effective in treating thick phlegm obstruction caused by bronchitis and pneumonia in children. This medicine can be used in conjunction with antibiotics, but children with asthma should use it with caution. After taking the medicine, they should drink plenty of water to promote sputum dilution and avoid using it together with strong cough suppressants.

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 suitable for children with paroxysmal cough caused by diseases such as pertussis and bronchitis. Syrup has good taste, but high sugar content. You should clean your mouth after taking it. Children with diabetes need to consult a doctor to adjust the dosage. Parents should pay attention to maintaining good air circulation in their children's living environment and avoid exposure to irritants such as smoke and dust. On diet, you can eat some lung moistening ingredients such as snow pear and white radish to avoid greasy sweet food aggravating phlegm. If coughing persists for more than a week or symptoms such as fever and shortness of breath occur, immediate follow-up should be sought. All medications must be used under the guidance of a doctor, and the dosage cannot be changed or mixed at will. During the medication period, observe whether children experience adverse reactions such as rash and diarrhea.