What are the treatments for colds and fevers in children?

Colds and fevers seem to be very common diseases to us, but we should not neglect to treat children who have colds and fevers. So what are the treatments for colds and fevers in children? Let me introduce it to you in detail today.

Theoretically, the cold is a self-limiting disease. Even without taking medicine, most children can recover on their own in about a week as long as they drink plenty of water and receive good care. However, babies have a weaker tolerance to illness and their condition changes rapidly, so even a mild cold should not be taken lightly.

The treatment for colds and fevers is mainly symptomatic, and drugs containing ingredients such as acetaminophen are commonly used. Acetaminophen has antipyretic and analgesic effects; amantadine can resist the "subtype A" influenza virus and inhibit viral reproduction; caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant that can enhance the antipyretic and analgesic effects of acetaminophen. It is suitable for relieving symptoms such as fever, headache, sore limbs, sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, and sore throat caused by the common cold and influenza in children.

Principles of medication for children's cold and fever

1. The dosage should not be too large and the duration of use should not be too long.

2. Drink plenty of water while taking the medicine to facilitate the absorption and excretion of the medicine and reduce the toxicity of the medicine to the child's body.

3. Children under 3 years old, whose liver and kidneys are not yet fully developed, should take the medicine in small doses.

4. Children or their family members who have a history of allergy to antipyretics should not use antipyretics.

5. Do not take antipyretics at the same time as alkaline drugs, such as baking soda, aminophylline, etc., otherwise the antipyretic effect will be reduced.

The above article is an introduction to the treatment methods for children's colds and fevers. By reading the article, you can understand the relevant medication principles for children's colds and fevers, which can reduce the situation where the condition worsens due to medication errors.