The following are some drugs commonly used for common diseases and injuries of infants. You only need to buy a medicine box according to the name of the medicine in this article. Come and have a look.
0 1 antipyretic and analgesic drugs (acetaminophen, ibuprofen)
Acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) and ibuprofen (such as Merrill Lynch) are usually recommended as antipyretic painkillers for babies, but the following three points should be noted when taking drugs.
Babies over 2 months and under 6 months can only use acetaminophen; Babies over 6 months can use acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
It is recommended to prepare drops, suspensions and rectal suppositories, and it is best to take them orally when conditions permit. If the baby vomits or can't take anything orally, you can use acetaminophen rectal suppository.
These two oral dosage forms for children are delicious and should be kept out of the reach of the baby to avoid accidental overdose.
Diarrhea drugs (oral rehydration salts III, zinc oral liquid or granules, montmorillonite, probiotics)
Baby diarrhea is most afraid of dehydration, so it is necessary to supplement electrolytes and water when diarrhea occurs. Oral rehydration salt III is recommended. In addition, zinc oral liquid or granules, montmorillonite and probiotics can also be taken to help fight diarrhea.
Oral rehydration salts can generally be bought in pharmacies. It is recommended to buy oral rehydration salt III for the baby, because it is most suitable for the baby. If he has diarrhea, give him water to drink according to the instructions on the medicine.
Zinc supplementation can reduce the degree of diarrhea and accelerate recovery. If the baby has diarrhea, it is recommended to take oral liquid or granule 10 ~ 14 days.
Montmorillonite can adsorb pathogens and toxins, help intestinal mucosa resist the destruction of pathogens, and can be taken when the baby has diarrhea.
Probiotics can promote the intestinal flora of diarrhea babies to restore ecological balance, resist the reproduction and invasion of pathogenic bacteria, and contribute to the recovery of diarrhea.
If the baby is mentally ill or vomits badly and can't drink anything, he should be sent to the hospital in time.
Relieve nasal congestion (sea salt water, physiological saline)
Cold, sinusitis, allergies, etc. Can cause the baby's nose to be blocked. Sea salt water (such as Norwegian Sea) and physiological saline can be used to relieve the baby's nasal congestion.
When the baby's nose is blocked, it can be sprayed or dripped with physiological saline, seawater spray or nasal drops, which can wash away pathogenic bacteria and allergens, dilute nasal mucus, promote inflammation to subside, moisten the nasal cavity to avoid nasal dryness, and then suck it with a nasal aspirator.
When a child grows up, parents can teach him to wash his nose with normal saline or seawater. Of course, he will wait until he can understand and cooperate. The specific method can be found by clicking on the relevant recommended articles at the end of the article.
04 relieve constipation (kaisailu, lactulose, polyethylene glycol)
Kaisailu is inserted through the anus, which makes the medicine lubricate and stimulate the intestine, stimulate intestinal peristalsis and defecate. Short-term use is relatively safe, long-term use is likely to lead to drug dependence, forming a habit of refusing defecation without strong stimulation.
Lactulose (such as Dumex) is an oral dosage form, which is often used to treat chronic functional constipation.
Polyethylene glycol can also relieve constipation in infants. Pay attention to the age range and dosage before taking medicine.
05 expectorant (ambroxol)
If the child coughs and has phlegm, first of all, we should consider methods such as patting the back and taking expectorants to eliminate phlegm, instead of stopping coughing first, so as not to cause poor expectoration and secondary infection. Ambroxol (such as ambroxol) can be used as an expectorant for infants and has the effect of diluting sputum. Pay attention to the instructions before giving him medicine.
Skin care drugs (calamine, vaseline, aloe vera gel)
If the baby's skin is itchy due to mosquito bites, calamine can be used to relieve itching. Remember to shake well before use, and avoid the damaged parts of the skin when using. If the baby has eczema and itching, it is not recommended to use calamine lotion to relieve itching, because calamine will dry the skin and may aggravate eczema.
Vaseline has a very good moisturizing and waterproof effect, and can also help wound healing, so eczema, red buttocks, skin wrinkles and redness, chapped skin and lips, frostbite, abrasions, anal fissure wounds and so on. You can apply vaseline or use it after daily bathing.
Aloe vera gel can reduce skin inflammation, stimulate skin growth and repair, and is also a good humectant. It is most commonly used to care for minor sunburns and burns, which can relieve the skin and promote recovery. However, some people are allergic to aloe vera. If rash or other discomfort symptoms such as redness and itching appear after application, it is recommended to stop using it.
07 trauma care drugs (iodophor, mupirocin ointment, etc. )
Iodine and alcohol are very irritating to the skin, and the tingling is obvious after application. If you disinfect your baby, iodophor is the first choice, which is very irritating to the skin.
Skin trauma or scratches can be treated with antibiotic ointment after cleaning and disinfecting the wound. Babies can choose mupirocin ointment (such as Baiduobang) and erythromycin ointment.
08 Other commonly used medical equipment
Thermometer, gauze, cotton swab and cotton ball, adhesive tape, band-aid, ice pack, nasal aspirator, medicine feeding syringe, etc. These medical equipment are daily necessities at home. It is recommended to prepare as soon as possible, otherwise you will buy it temporarily when you need it.
thermometer
There are various thermometers on the market, such as electronic thermometer, ear thermometer, forehead thermometer, mercury thermometer and so on. Different age groups are suitable for different thermometers. For details, please click on the recommended content at the end of the article.
Gauze, adhesive tape, band-aid, cotton swab/cotton ball
It is common for babies to collide with each other. Occasionally, when the wound needs to be bandaged, tools such as gauze, adhesive tape and band-aid are needed. You can disinfect your baby's skin with cotton swabs and cotton balls and apply ointment.
ice bag
If the child twists or falls, causing obvious pain, congestion and swelling in muscles and joints, you can use an ice pack for cold compress, which can reduce swelling and pain and reduce bleeding. However, if the skin is cracked, it is not recommended to use ice packs.
Nasal aspirator
The baby's nasal passage is very narrow and it is easy to get stuffy nose. Cleaning with a cotton swab or soft clip may hurt the baby. It is suggested to prepare a nasal aspirator, which can be used to suck out nasal mucus. If the runny nose is dry, you can drop some normal saline or seawater first, and then suck it with a nasal aspirator after the runny nose softens slightly.
Drug delivery tool
Infants and young children's drugs are mostly liquid or granules. Before administration, the number of milliliters of liquid should be accurately measured to avoid overdose. Therefore, it is suggested to prepare a set of medicine feeding tools, including marked syringes and droppers, which can make medicine taking more accurate and can be directly squeezed into the mouth when feeding medicine, which is also very convenient.
Having these drugs and tools at home can deal with your baby's accidents in time, but don't buy too many drugs at once, especially drugs. Before using them, be sure to check the expiration date, and don't use expired ones for your baby.