Pediatric colds can be treated with medications such as antipyretics, antivirals or antibacterials.
1. Antipyretic and analgesic drugs: Children may have fever, sore throat and other symptoms when they have a cold, which can be treated with drugs such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. The above drugs may cause nausea and epigastric discomfort and other adverse reactions.
2. Antiviral drugs: Pediatric colds may be caused by influenza virus infection, which can be treated with oseltamivir phosphate (not recommended for infants under 1 year of age).
3. Antimicrobials: Pediatric colds can also be caused by bacterial infections, which can be treated with drugs such as azithromycin (not recommended for infants under 6 months of age).
The symptoms of pediatric colds are many, you should go to the hospital in a timely manner, follow the doctor’s instructions to choose the appropriate medication, and do not change the dosage of medication.