What medications should be taken for gastrointestinal flu in winter?

When experiencing gastrointestinal flu during winter, appropriate medications should be selected based on specific symptoms. The following categories of medications may be considered:

1. Antiviral drugs: For example, compound paracetamol tablets, which contain ingredients such as paracetamol and are effective for treating viral flu, especially when accompanied by fever.

2. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) preparations: For gastrointestinal dysfunction, TCM preparations with functions of strengthening the spleen and regulating the stomach may be selected, such as Simotang Oral Liquid and Xiangsha Yangwei Pills. These medications help regulate the spleen and stomach and alleviate symptoms such as upper abdominal fullness, acid regurgitation, and heartburn.

3. Probiotic medications: During gastrointestinal flu, intestinal flora may become imbalanced. Therefore, probiotic medications such as lactobacillus tablets may be taken concurrently to restore the balance of intestinal flora.

4. Anti-diarrheal and antiemetic medications: If diarrhea or vomiting is significant, medications such as montmorillonite powder or Bifidobacterium triple viable powder may be used for anti-diarrheal treatment, or antiemetic medications such as metoclopramide tablets or domperidone tablets may be used.

5. Antipyretic analgesics: If body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, antipyretic analgesics such as paracetamol or ibuprofen should be used to relieve fever and pain.

If symptoms are severe or do not improve promptly, timely medical attention should be sought.