OTC (Over-the-Counter) Drugs Medication
These are non-prescription medicines, meaning you can buy them without the doctor’s instructions. They are relatively safe but need health professionals’ information to ensure that the OTCs are chosen wisely and could address specific health problems. In addition, there are over-the-counter pain relievers such as Ibuprofen, Naproxen, and Aspirin. However, aspirin should not be taken by children below six years old as it could raise the risk of acquiring Reye’s Syndrome (harmful to the brain, liver, and other internal organs of kids.)
These OTC medicines help reduce inflammation, lower fever (if there is one), and soothe pain caused by swelling of the tubes. Two pain relievers (most contain Acetaminophen) should not be taken together (due to high dosage) as they can be very harmful. Children above six years may take Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen to treat the viral infection. However, for children below six years, it is safer for guardians to ask the doctor’s permission first since it may increase the chances of other serious side effects.
Most bronchitis cases are due to viral infections; therefore, antibiotics are not recommended to be taken (unless the doctor says so.)
Whenever side effects occur after consumption, immediately go to the nearest hospital and ask for treatment.
