What medications should patients with type A influenza take for a cold?

Feb 06, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Ren Yi
Introduction
Medications that patients with influenza A can take for cold symptoms include Oseltamivir Phosphate Capsules, Maribavir Tablets, Antiviral Oral Liquid, Ibuprofen Sustained-Release Capsules, and Lianhua Qingwen Capsules. Before taking any medication, it is important to consult a qualified physician or pharmacist to ensure safe and effective use. Additionally, maintaining healthy lifestyle habits and a strong immune system can help prevent influenza A.

Generally, medications that can be taken by patients with type A influenza include Oseltamivir Phosphate Capsules, Baloxavir Marboxil Tablets, Antiviral Oral Liquid, Ibuprofen Sustained-release Capsules, and Lianhua Qingwen Capsules. Detailed explanations are as follows:

1. Oseltamivir Phosphate Capsules

Oseltamivir Phosphate Capsules mainly contain oseltamivir phosphate, which can inhibit the neuraminidase activity of the type A influenza virus, preventing the virus from surviving and spreading in the body. They are suitable for adults and children aged 1 year and older.

2. Baloxavir Marboxil Tablets

Baloxavir Marboxil Tablets mainly contain baloxavir marboxil, which is hydrolyzed into its active metabolite, baloxavir, exerting anti-influenza viral activity. These tablets are suitable for patients aged 12 years and older with type A influenza.

3. Antiviral Oral Liquid

The main ingredients of Antiviral Oral Liquid include Isatidis Radix (Ban Lan Gen), Gypsum Fibrosum (Shi Gao), Phragmitis Rhizoma (Lu Gen), and Rehmanniae Radix (Sheng Di Huang). It has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, and is suitable for relieving symptoms such as cough, fever, and nasal congestion caused by wind-heat type common cold or epidemic influenza.

4. Ibuprofen Sustained-release Capsules

The main ingredient of Ibuprofen Sustained-release Capsules is ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with antipyretic and analgesic effects. It is used to alleviate symptoms caused by type A influenza, such as fever, headache, and muscle pain. It is suitable for both adults and children.

5. Lianhua Qingwen Capsules

Lianhua Qingwen Capsules mainly contain Forsythiae Fructus (Lian Qiao), Lonicerae Japonicae Flos (Jin Yin Hua), Ephedrae Herba (Zhi Ma Huang), and Gypsum Fibrosum (Shi Gao). They have the effects of clearing influenza toxins and relieving lung heat, and are suitable for symptoms such as fever, cough, and fatigue caused by type A influenza. Patients with spleen-stomach deficiency cold should use them cautiously.

Before using any medication, it is important to consult a professional doctor or pharmacist to ensure safe and effective drug use. At the same time, maintaining good lifestyle habits and a strong immune system can help prevent type A influenza.

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