What kind of medicine does a child take for a cold?

What medicine for children’s colds should be distinguished according to the cause of the disease, if it is a viral infection, generally can be self-healing, do not need special medication; if the combination of bacterial infections, the need to eat amoxicillin and other antibiotics; if fever, you can use ibuprofen and other antipyretic drugs, but before taking medication to comply with the doctor’s instructions. 1. Antibiotics: children with colds if it is caused by bacterial infections, there will be sore throat, cough, cough sputum and other serious infections, at this time it is recommended to take antibiotics anti-inflammatory treatment, such as amoxicillin and so on. If it is a viral infection, it can usually heal itself and does not require special medication. 2. Antipyretics: When a child has a cold, he or she will have a fever due to his or her own regulation, such as a temperature of more than 38.5 degrees Celsius, at this time it is recommended to take antipyretics such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen and other antipyretic drugs. In addition, children should drink more water during colds to promote the body’s metabolism, and rest more to promote the body’s recovery. All of the above drugs need to be used under the guidance of a doctor, do not self-medication.