Adults with gastrointestinal colds, i.e. gastrointestinal colds, are treated with antiviral drugs and symptomatic drugs.
1. Antiviral treatment: Banlangen, oral antiviral solution and ribavirin granules can be used, and oseltamivir is needed for those who are caused by influenza virus. For those with bacterial infection, Norfloxacin and Levofloxacin can be added to the treatment as prescribed by the doctor. Pregnant women, teenagers and those who are allergic to the ingredients of this kind of drugs are prohibited.
2. Symptomatic treatment: Gastrointestinal colds are mainly treated with antidiarrheal, rehydration and maintenance of electrolyte balance and other symptomatic treatment.
For patients who still vomit after fasting and water fasting, antiemetic and gastric protection treatment should be given, such as vitamin B6, cimetidine and so on.
For patients with diarrhea, oral rehydration salts or montelukast can be combined, which can better relieve clinical symptoms.
For those with fever, physical and pharmacologic cooling (e.g., ibuprofen) should be given according to the degree of fever to reduce fever.
For patients with nausea, vomiting, limb weakness and other symptoms, patchouli can be used for treatment.
Intravenous rehydration can be given to those who are dehydrated.
Adults with gastrointestinal colds should be treated appropriately under the guidance of a specialist according to their specific condition, and the above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor or pharmacist, avoiding self-medication.