Can children with nasal congestion due to the common cold take Xiao’er Ganmao Keli (Pediatric Cold Granules)?
Disease description:
My cousin’s child has caught a cold and has had nasal congestion for the past few days. May I ask whether children with cold-induced nasal congestion can take Xiao’er Ganmao Keli (Pediatric Cold Granules)?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
Nasal congestion in children following a cold can generally be treated with Xiao’er Ganmao Granules. Nasal congestion may result from wind-heat type common cold, and Xiao’er Ganmao Granules—a traditional Chinese medicine preparation—are primarily indicated for symptoms of wind-heat common cold, including headache, fever, and nasal congestion. However, this medication must be used appropriately under the guidance of a physician; self-medication or indiscriminate use should be avoided.
