What medication should I take for a cough?

Generally, causes of cough may include external irritants, medications, bacterial infections, etc. Treatment may involve the use of medications such as Pentoxyverine Hydrochloride and Ammonium Chloride Syrup, Compound Liquorice Tablets, Amoxicillin Capsules, Oseltamivir Phosphate Capsules, and Loratadine Tablets, under a doctor's guidance. Detailed analysis is as follows:

1. Pentoxyverine Hydrochloride and Ammonium Chloride Syrup

This medication suppresses the cough reflex by inhibiting the cough center or reflex arc, thereby achieving a cough-relieving effect. It is primarily used for dry cough or cough with little or no sputum production.

2. Compound Liquorice Tablets

Compound Liquorice Tablets can increase secretion from respiratory mucous serous glands and reduce secretion from mucous glands, thus lowering sputum viscosity and promoting sputum expulsion. It is primarily used for cough with excessive sputum that is difficult to expel.

3. Amoxicillin Capsules

Amoxicillin Capsules inhibit bacterial growth and reproduction, thereby killing or suppressing bacteria, achieving the purpose of treating cough symptoms caused by bacterial infections. It is primarily used for cough caused by bacterial infections.

4. Oseltamivir Phosphate Capsules

Oseltamivir Phosphate Capsules inhibit viral replication and spread, thereby killing or suppressing viruses, achieving the purpose of treating cough symptoms caused by viral infections. It can be used for cough caused by viral infections, such as influenza and viral pneumonia.

5. Loratadine Tablets

Loratadine Tablets relieve cough symptoms caused by allergic reactions by inhibiting histamine release. It is primarily used for treating cough caused by allergies.

It is recommended to drink plenty of water, ensure adequate rest, and adjust dietary habits in daily life. When undergoing treatment, choose a qualified hospital and follow medical instructions for standardized medication use.