Can children take Huoxiang Zhengqi Water?
Disease description:
My son is 6 years old this year. Recently, the weather has been quite hot. Today he played outside for the entire afternoon. After returning home, I felt that he was somewhat suffering from heatstroke. We have Huoxiang Zhengqi Water at home. Can children take Huoxiang Zhengqi Water?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Under normal circumstances, if children exhibit symptomatic conditions such as heatstroke, they may take Huoxiang Zhengqi Water under a doctor's guidance, but with caution. Huoxiang Zhengqi Water is a traditional Chinese medicine preparation, whose main ingredients include Pogostemon cablin oil, Angelica dahurica, processed Pinellia ternata, and others. It has functions of clearing heat and detoxifying, regulating qi to relieve pain, strengthening the spleen, and stimulating appetite. It is commonly used to treat gastrointestinal disorders and symptoms such as the common cold and fever. Children exhibiting symptoms of gastrointestinal-type colds or heatstroke may use it according to medical advice. However, since children's bodies are not yet fully developed and their liver and kidney functions are relatively immature, their ability to metabolize and excrete drugs is limited; therefore, special caution must be exercised when using Huoxiang Zhengqi Water.
If children need to use Huoxiang Zhengqi Water, it should be done under a doctor's supervision, with appropriate dosage and administration methods determined based on the child's age, weight, condition, and other factors. Meanwhile, parents should carefully monitor the child's response after taking the medication. If adverse reactions such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea occur, administration should be stopped immediately and medical attention sought. Additionally, Huoxiang Zhengqi Water should not be used if the child is allergic to any of its ingredients.
