Alma Ata Pharmacy Study Programme – When entering the transitional period, it is not uncommon for children to be easily exposed to indications of flu and colds. Mums must be vigilant and share the right children’s cold medicine such as the following suggestions.
Cold Medicine Suggestions for Kids at the Pharmacy
Although it is not a real disease when children have a cold, parents usually feel afraid to deal with it. The reason is that the insecurity that children feel when they have a cold can make children cranky. For that, parents need to quickly find the right cure so that the little one’s cold can subside quickly.
So that you don’t have to worry about it, let’s follow these options for children’s cold medicines in pharmacies that are affordable and convenient to eat!
1. Blue Hufagripp Cold Syrup 60 Ml
Hufaagripp Cold Syrup is children’s cold medicine equipped with a mixture of active ingredients Pseudoephedrine and Chlorpheniramine which are suitable for curing colds in children efficiently. It is not bad to give this medicine for 2- 3 days until children recover from a cold. However, if your child does not get better within 3 days, you should see a doctor for further treatment. Terms of use of this medicine are adjusted according to age range. 1 measuring spoon 3 times a day for children aged 2-6 years. On the other hand, children above 12 years of age, share 2 measuring spoons, 3 times a day. It should be noted that this medicine is not suitable for children under 2 years of age.
- Hufagripp Flu & Cough Syrup 60 Ml
Hufagripp Flu & Cough is suitable for children who are not only dealing with a cold but are accompanied by a mucousy cough and high fever.
Like Hufagripp Cold, Hufagripp Flu also has pseudoephedrine HCl and chlorphenamine maleate which help to overcome nasal congestion, and 2 bonus contents are paracetamol (fever reducer) and glycerol (cough suppressant). This cough medicine is enriched with a tutty fruity flavour that children like.
- Iliadin Drop
Iliadin is a nasal medicine containing the active substance Oxymetazoline to treat nasal congestion caused by allergic rhinitis or respiratory tract infections.
Not only in the form of drops or drops, this drug is also available in Iliadin Spray packaging. Iliadin is categorised as a limited-release drug so it can be obtained without a doctor’s formula. However, it is always advisable to use the appropriate dose stated on the packaging or doctor’s recommendation.
Distribute 2- 3 drops in each nostril 2 times a day in the morning and night. Optimally used for 3 days.
- Sanmol Syrup 30 Ml
This medicine is indicated to reduce heat or fever in children, as well as help reduce the pain caused by the flu. For children under 6 years old, you can distribute 1 – 2 measuring spoons or close to 2, 5 – 5 ml of Sanmol Syrup in an orderly manner 3 – 4 times a day. You should not distribute this medicine if your child has hypersensitivity to paracetamol.
- Actifed Syrup
The next good cold medicine for children is Actifed Syrup. This medicine with yellow packaging is convenient for children from 2 years old to the elderly.
The pseudoephedrine content in this medicine can relieve nasal congestion indications in the nasal cavity zone so that your baby’s respiration is relieved.
Not only that, there is also antihistamine content to reduce the allergic response which is indicated by a runny nose and sneezing. Stay away from taking this drug excessively. Long-term use risks liver damage.
