Cephalosporin is less likely to be taken in children with herpes pharyngitis.
Generally speaking, children’s herpes pharyngeal herpes are less likely to take cephalosporin, because cephalosporin is an antibiotic for bacterial infections, while children’s herpes pharyngeal herpes are mostly viral infections, so the medications taken are mostly antiviral medications, such as acyclovir granules; but also fever and sore throat and other symptoms with antipyretic and analgesic medications, such as dry suspension of acetaminophen and other treatments.
1. Acyclovir granules: it is suitable for herpes simplex virus infections, and children with herpes in the pharyngeal herpes can use this medicine. Its adverse reactions include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, headache, peripheral redness and swelling, etc. Note that it is forbidden for those who are allergic to this product and its ingredients.
2. Acetaminophen Dry Suspension: It can be used to reduce temperature and relieve pain when children have herpes of the pharyngeal herpes. Its adverse reactions include skin rash, urticaria, etc. It is forbidden for people with severe liver and kidney insufficiency and allergy.
In summary, children’s herpes pharyngeal herpes does not necessarily take cephalosporin, the specific use of medication is recommended to the hospital to consult a doctor.