What medicine should be given for a baby's dry cough?
Disease description:
Hello, my friend's baby has had a dry cough recently. What medication should be taken?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
When a baby has a dry cough, some Chinese patent medicines or Western medicines can be used for treatment. Common Chinese patent medicines include Shuanghuanglian oral liquid and Lanqin oral liquid, which have the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, relieving cough, and eliminating phlegm. Western medicines such as Compound Liquorice Oral Solution may also be used to treat dry cough. However, it is important to note that medication for infants should be administered only under a doctor's guidance to avoid serious consequences such as liver or kidney damage due to drug misuse. Additionally, dietary adjustments are also important; giving the baby适量 amounts of stewed pear with rock sugar or honey pomelo tea can help moisten the lungs and relieve coughing.
