What medication to take for mesenteric lymphadenitis in children depends on the cause of the disease. If it is a viral infection then it needs rehydration therapy and more rest, if it is a bacterial infection then it needs antibiotics, if it is a tuberculosis infection then it needs anti-tuberculosis drugs. Mesenteric lymphadenitis occurs mostly in children, mostly after respiratory infections, manifested by abdominal pain, nausea, fever and other symptoms. Generally, acute mesenteric lymphadenitis can be cured by itself, after rest, and most of them can be treated conservatively. 1. Viral infection: some children with mesenteric lymphadenitis are caused by viral infections, such as common adenovirus and enterovirus. Viral infections are usually self-limiting. For mild symptoms, bed rest, pain relievers such as acetaminophen and rehydration supportive therapy should be used as prescribed by the doctor. 2. Bacterial infections: for children with bacterial infections, you can follow the doctor’s instructions to use amoxicillin, cefuroxime, cefixime and other antibiotics, the specific type of pathogen type also need to be combined. 3. Tuberculosis infection: mesenteric lymphadenitis in children can also be caused by tuberculosis infection. For this kind of patients, you can follow the doctor’s instructions to give anti-tuberculosis drug treatment, common anti-tuberculosis drugs are rifampicin, isoniazid and so on. The drug treatment of mesenteric lymphadenitis in children is highly individualized, so it is recommended to consult a medical professional to avoid misdiagnosis.