Is it appropriate to take Pediatric Paracetamol and Huang for wind-heat type common cold?

Jul 04, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I feel my child has developed a wind-heat type of common cold over the past few days. We still have Children’s Paracetamol, Chlorphenamine, and Artificial Cow-bezoar Granules at home—would it be appropriate to give this medication for a wind-heat cold?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
Patients with wind-heat type common cold may take Children’s Paracetamol, Artificial Cow-bezoar and Chlorphenamine Maleate Granules. This medication is a compound preparation used to relieve symptoms associated with the common cold, such as fever, headache, sneezing, and rhinorrhea. However, patients must first undergo a thorough medical evaluation at a hospital and use this medication only under the guidance of a physician. Additionally, in daily life, patients should drink adequate amounts of warm water and avoid spicy or irritating foods.