What medicine should I take if I have a cold?
The weather has changed frequently recently, and colds and colds have become one of the hot topics. Many people experience symptoms such as nasal congestion, coughing, and headache after catching a cold, and they urgently need to know how to use symptomatic medicine. This article will combine the hot discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out the medication guidelines and precautions for colds and colds.
1. Typical symptoms of cold and cold
| Symptoms | Performance characteristics |
|---|---|
| Congested nose and runny nose | Watery nasal discharge, accompanied by nasal itching |
| cough | Dry cough or less phlegm, aggravated at night |
| headache | Swelling and pain in forehead or temples |
| Fever | Mostly low fever (37.5-38.5℃) |
| General malaise | Muscle aches, fatigue and chills |
2. Recommendations for commonly used cold and cold medicines
| Drug name | Main ingredients | Applicable symptoms | Usage and dosage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ganmaoqingre granules | Schizonepeta, Fangfeng, Bupleurum, etc. | Headache, fever, stuffy nose and runny nose | 1 bag/time, 2 times/day |
| Zhengchaihuyin granules | Bupleurum, tangerine peel, fangfeng, etc. | Chills, fever, no sweat and headache | 1 bag/time, 3 times/day |
| Tongxuanlifei Pills | Perilla leaves, Frontendax, Platycodon, etc. | Cough with white phlegm, stuffy nose and runny nose | 6g/time, 2 times/day |
| Fenghanmao granules | Ephedra, cassia twig, almond, etc. | Severe aversion to cold, mild fever | 1 bag/time, 3 times/day |
| Xiaoqinglong granules | Ephedra, peony, asarum, etc. | Cough, asthma, excessive phlegm and thin phlegm | 1 bag/time, 3 times/day |
3. Dietary therapy auxiliary program
In addition to drug treatment, dietary therapy methods that have been hotly discussed on the Internet recently are also worthy of attention:
| Dietary therapy | Preparation method | Efficacy |
|---|---|---|
| ginger syrup | 3 slices of ginger + 20g of brown sugar, boiled | Dispel cold and sweat |
| Green onion porridge | 50g of japonica rice + 3 sections of green onion for porridge | Relieve nasal congestion |
| perilla tea | 5g of perilla leaves brewed in boiling water | Relieves surface and dispels cold |
| Garlic rock sugar water | 3 cloves of garlic + 10g of rock sugar, steamed | Relieves cough and resolves phlegm |
4. Medication precautions
1.Syndrome differentiation and medication: The medicines for wind-cold colds and wind-heat colds are different. Appropriate medicines need to be selected according to the symptoms. The recent "misuse of Lianhua Qingwen" incident that has been hotly discussed on the Internet reminds us that heat-clearing and detoxifying drugs should not be used for colds.
2.Avoid duplication of medications: Multiple cold medicines may contain the same ingredients, and mixing them may lead to overdose. For example, the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen should not exceed 2g.
3.Medication for special populations: Pregnant women, children, and the elderly should take medication under the guidance of a physician. Recent hot searches show that some Chinese patent medicines contain ephedrine, and patients with high blood pressure should use them with caution.
4.Medication contraindications: While taking cold medicine, you should avoid eating cold, greasy food and avoid drinking alcohol. Internet data shows that 38% of cases of improper medication are related to dietary taboos.
5. When Do You Need Medical Treatment?
If the following situations occur, it is recommended to seek medical treatment promptly:
| Symptoms | possible prompt |
|---|---|
| High fever that persists (>39℃) | Possible bacterial infection |
| difficulty breathing | Be wary of lung infection |
| persistent headache | Sinusitis, etc. need to be ruled out |
| Symptoms not relieved for more than 7 days | The condition may worsen |
Recent network data shows that the number of searches for cold and cold medicines has increased by 45% month-on-month, making the popularization of correct medication knowledge particularly important. I hope this article can help you scientifically deal with colds and colds during the cold season and get back to health as soon as possible.
Warm reminder: This article is for reference only. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist for specific medication. Recently, the State Food and Drug Administration reminded that when purchasing drugs, please look for formal channels and be wary of false drug advertisements on the Internet.
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