Remedies commonly prescribed for the treatment of influenza in children are analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and/or antihistamines, which have the function of relieving symptoms such as body pain, throat and head, fever, nasal congestion or runny nose.coughing your nose, for example.
In addition, rest is also very important, as well as the consumption of fluids and food rich in water, which help prevent dehydration.
Generally, the doctor prescribes medications indicated for the child’s symptoms:
Fever is a very common symptom of influenza, which is a symptom that can be relieved with antipyretic medications, such as acetaminophen, dipirony, or ibuprofen, such as:
In addition to drug treatment, there are other measures that can help relieve a child’s fever, such as removing excess clothing, placing a wet towel of cold water on the forehead and wrists, or drinking cold water, for example.
In some cases, the flu can cause headaches, throat and muscle aches, which can be relieved with the same remedies used to treat fever, mentioned above, which in addition to antipyretic properties, also have analgesic action:
If your child has a sore throat, he or she may also use a spray, antiseptic and painkiller, such as Flogoral or Neopyidin for example, which should be given locally, but only in children over 6 years of age.
Coughing is one of the common symptoms of the flu and can be dry or sputum, it is very important to know the type of cough, in order to use the most appropriate medication, which must be prescribed by the doctor.
Examples of sputum cough remedies your doctor may tell include
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Here are some examples of dry cough remedies that can be given to children:
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For children with nasal congestion or nasal discharge, your doctor may recommend a nasal wash solution, such as Child Neosoro or Maresis baby, for example, that help wash your nose and dilute secretions.
If the nasal congestion is very severe and causes a lot of discomfort to the baby and the child, the doctor may also prescribe nasal decongestants and / or antihistamines, such as:
Alternatively, your doctor may recommend a drug that has nasal and antihistamine decongestant action, such as the Decongex Plus drinking solution, which can be given to children over 2 years of age and the recommended dose is 2 drops per kg of weight.