What medications are used for cough in the later stages of a child's cold?

Jul 19, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

The child has had a cold for some time now and has started coughing. I would like to ask what medications are recommended during the later stages of a cold?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
In the later stages of a child's common cold, dry cough may occur. It is recommended to consider using cough-suppressing and phlegm-resolving medications, such as Loquat Syrup, Paracetamol Pseudoephedrine Dextromethorphan Tablets, etc. 1. **Loquat Syrup**: Loquat Syrup has effects of moistening the lungs, relieving cough, and resolving phlegm. It is suitable for symptoms such as dry cough and minimal phlegm caused by the common cold. Children can take the dosage according to age and weight, following the recommended dosage on the product instructions. 2. **Paracetamol Pseudoephedrine Dextromethorphan Tablets**: This is a compound cough medicine, with main ingredients including paracetamol, pseudoephedrine, and dextromethorphan. It has functions of antipyresis, analgesia, anti-allergy, cough suppression, and phlegm resolution. It is suitable for symptoms such as cough and sore throat caused by the common cold. Usage should follow medical advice and the recommended dosage as indicated in the instructions should be observed. 3. **Other medications**: Cough syrups, Keteling (Cough Relief), etc., can also be used under a doctor's guidance. At the same time, attention should be paid to maintaining indoor air humidity, avoiding irritating odors, and encouraging increased water intake to help alleviate the child's cough symptoms.