Question
The baby has caught a cold with cough and runny nose, experienced diarrhea in the early stage, and now has a runny nose accompanied by cough, with a sensation of phlegm. The baby occasionally coughs and sweats throughout the day. After taking pediatric cough syrup and expectorant for the second day, the effect is not obvious. There is no fever, and the baby is in good spirits. Should the medication be continued? Is it safe to use cephalexin as an anti-inflammatory drug, and what should be the dosage? The child weighs 27 pounds, can it be taken with other medications? I don’t want to take the child to the hospital.
Answer
The child’s condition appears to be a recurrence of upper respiratory infection. It is recommended to focus on symptomatic treatment with medication. Consider using cephalexin as an anti-inflammatory drug, and pair it with antiviral medications such as pediatric paracetamol sulfonamide granules and Haodaiya. If there is phlegm, Muxitan or Fresh Bamboo Decoction can be used. Pay attention to observe for any feverish conditions.