Is children's cough syrup effective?

Some children have coughing symptoms, so they need to pay attention to timely treatment to ensure their health, avoid tuberculosis and other problems caused by coughing, and avoid coughing that causes the patient's condition to worsen. So, is children's cough syrup effective? Let me introduce to you whether cough syrup is effective.

Coughing itself is not an independent disease, but a defensive reaction to clear foreign objects from the respiratory tract. Generally speaking, a mild cough is harmless to the body and can be treated accordingly without the use of cough suppressants. However, when the cough worsens and causes pain to the child, cough suppressants should be used as appropriate.

Children's cough medicines are mostly syrups, the main ingredients of which are ephedrine hydrochloride, ammonium chloride, phenobarbital, licorice, cough suppressant, vitex oil and Chinese herbal cough and expectorant drugs, such as platycodon, fritillaria, radix stemonae, apricot kernel, pinellia, etc. Taking too much or taking it for the wrong purpose will cause certain side effects. Cough and cold syrup contains ingredients such as phenergan hydrochloride and ammonium chloride, which are mainly used to relieve cough and also to reduce phlegm. Because it contains phenergan, it has a certain sedative and anti-allergic effect. It is suitable for children who cough frequently at night, cry and are restless, which affects their sleep. It can help children fall asleep peacefully and reduce coughing, but it is not suitable for frequent use. Chuanbei loquat syrup is made of Chinese medicinal materials such as Chuanbei, Platycodon, almond, loquat leaves, etc. as the main ingredients, and has the function of relieving cough and removing phlegm. Suitable for cough caused by colds, bronchitis, pneumonia and pleurisy.

Kebiqing cough syrup is a non-addictive central nervous system antitussive with mild atropine-like and local anesthetic effects. It is suitable for dry coughs without sputum. If a child coughs with sputum, regardless of whether the sputum is thin or thick, or whether there is a lot of sputum or a little sputum, it should not be taken. Fritillaria cough syrup is made up of Chinese medicinal materials such as Fritillaria cirrhosa, mulberry bark, and tangerine peel. It has the effects of clearing away heat and dispersing nodules, moistening the lungs and resolving phlegm, and is very effective for long-term coughs. Pinellia ternata syrup has the effect of relieving cough and reducing phlegm. It is suitable for various acute and chronic bronchitis, pneumonia caused by cough with excessive phlegm, and thick sputum.

The above is my opinion on this issue. If the child has the above-mentioned coughing problem, it is necessary to pay attention to take the above-mentioned methods for corresponding treatment in time. This will ensure the safety of the child and avoid the deterioration of the disease. Finally, I wish the child a speedy recovery.