Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang is not generally used for treating pediatric coughs. In Chinese pediatrics, pediatric coughs are generally categorized into external coughs and internal coughs according to their etiology.
Asako Shi Gan Tang is composed of ephedra, gypsum, licorice, almonds and other drugs, its effect is to calm the asthma and clear the lung, sparing the surface of the pungent and cool, can stop asthma and coughing, and clear the lung heat. It is generally used for asthma and fever.
External cough is divided into wind-cold cough, the main formula is apricot-susan plus or minus; wind-heat cough, the main formula is mulberry chrysanthemum drink plus or minus; internal cough is divided into phlegm-dampness cough, the main formula is Er Chen Tang plus or minus; phlegm-heat cough, the main formula is Qing Jin Huo Phlegm Tang plus or minus; yin-deficiency cough, the main formula is Sha Shen Maidong Tang plus or minus; qi deficiency cough, the main formula is Six Gentlemen’s Zi Tang plus or minus.
In addition, other therapies can also be taken, such as acupuncture, massage, and proprietary Chinese medicines, and common proprietary Chinese medicines include Tangerine Red Phlegm Cough Liquid. Caution should be exercised in cases of Yin deficiency and dry cough. Diet should be light, avoid eating cold, spicy food, avoid smoking and alcohol.
Pediatric cough needs to be identified and then take treatment, do not self-medication. If there is any discomfort, it is recommended to go to a regular medical institution in time to avoid delaying the condition.