What is the most effective medication for children with H1N1 influenza?
Disease description:
A child at home has been infected with H1N1 influenza; what medication is most effective?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lu Haiying
Influenza A (H1N1) is an infectious disease caused by infection with the influenza A (H1N1) virus. After diagnosis, patients may take oseltamivir phosphate granules orally as directed by a physician. This medication can be used to treat both influenza A and B in adults and children aged one year and older. It helps suppress the influenza A virus and exerts antiviral effects. Additionally, if high fever occurs, antipyretic and analgesic medications such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen may be taken. Since fever is a common symptom of H1N1 influenza, these drugs can effectively reduce body temperature.
