Common cold in children: treatment

Children are more likely to get flu-like infections than adults because their immune system has yet to be trained. With the onset of the cold season, the risk of infections also increases. But especially in these times, when heightened caution, parents want to protect their children as much as possible from colds.

It can become very uncomfortable for children and parents, especially now, if the child shows symptoms of a cold. Imagine you and a friend chat comfortably on a park bench while your children play together. And suddenly one of the children coughs directly in the face of the other. Reproachful looks on the one hand and embarrassing embarrassment on the other hand are not uncommon in such moments. Especially when nobody really knows which virus is behind a possible disease. Children in particular are often sent home from kindergarten or daycare as a precaution if they have cold symptoms. Most of the time, they do not understand why they are no longer allowed to participate in social interaction with their friends. What follows are feelings of exclusion and stigma.

So that it doesn't get that far, it is helpful to counteract the first signs of a cold, such as the typical scratchy throat. Because the time window is small in which you can specifically strengthen the immune and self-healing powers of your children before the real outbreak of a cold occurs. But which means can also be safely used for children? After all, children have a particularly sensitive organism – it is therefore important to only use drugs that are also suitable for small patients.

Meditonsin: The cold medicine for the whole family *

For this very reason, many parents rely on Meditonsin. The over-the-counter medicine opens up the possibility of very gentle and well-tolerated treatment, from which children and even small children in particular can benefit.

For decades, Meditonsin has proven itself in the fight against colds – in children and adults alike. Meditonsin combines three proven individual remedies that complement each other in terms of their effectiveness and thus cover a wide range of effects. They form the natural tri-complex through which the organism receives targeted impulses to activate the body's own self-healing powers.

Taken early, Meditonsin can ensure that the common cold doesn't break out in the first place.

And if there is a real infection with all its unpleasant symptoms, then Meditonsin is also the remedy of choice. Because Meditonsin can noticeably relieve symptoms such as sore throats, coughs and runny nose and shorten the duration of the illness.

Especially in children, the effectiveness and tolerance of Meditonsin drops has been confirmed in special observational studies. The users are also very satisfied with Meditonsin. More than 90 percent of the respondents describe the effect of the gentle cold medicine as "good" to "very good".

And the results of current market research from August 2020 also prove that Meditonsin works: compared to other products, the willingness to recommend Meditonsin has increased the most among users compared to the previous year.

Also as globules: In addition to the Meditonsin drops, the unique natural tri-complex is also available for the first time in solid form as cold globules. Due to the very good tolerance, the globules from Meditonsin are also approved for self-medication for children from 1 year of age and for babies from 7 months after consulting a doctor and are therefore ideally suited for the whole family.

Good to know: Meditonsin drops and Meditonsin globules are vegan, lactose and gluten free.

Would you like to learn more about Meditonsin? Here you will find background information worth knowing.

General measures: what to look for in children with colds

If a cold breaks out, you should give your child a lot of love and attention in addition to the administration of gentle medication. A few more strokes than usual can't hurt. Perhaps your child would also like to set up their sick bed on the couch in the living room? Your offspring will certainly feel much more at home there. Or how about a nice radio play, an entertaining book or a little music? All of this can quickly awaken new spirits, especially in children, and make the complaints a little forgotten.

These tips have also proven effective for colds, including in children:

• Rest and sleep: Recovery is very important now. Bed rest is only indicated if you have a fever. Romping around and playing outside is definitely taboo for a few days.
• Hydration: Also make sure that your child drinks enough. Warm herbal tea or mineral water are best. If your child complains of a sore throat, orange juice & Co. is not advisable, because the fruit acid could additionally irritate the already strained throat.
• Humidification of the room air: To protect the mucous membranes from drying out, you can place a small bowl of water on the radiator or place a damp cloth over it.
• Ventilation: Ventilate regularly – this will drive the cold viruses out of your own four walls

Supportive home remedies for a cold

In addition to the appropriate medicines for a cold, well-known home remedies can also be used to alleviate the symptoms of a cold.

Here are some tried and tested home remedies at a glance:

• Calf wrap for a fever – only if the child is not shivering. Important: Use water at room temperature to moisten the calf compress and always only apply the compress to one leg. Change after about 15-20 minutes. Repeat several times.
• Linden blossom and elderflower tea: Thanks to the sweat-inducing effect, a real classic for fever.
• Potato wraps for a sore throat: soothing warmth that is good for a sore throat. If there is tonsillitis, a cooling effect is more in demand. Here you can switch to an envelope with quark.
• Sage tea for a sore throat. It is best to gargle several times a day.
• Inhalation for a cold – that dissolves the secretion!

Conclusion: Getting active early is the be-all and end-all

During the cold season, in particular, pay attention to whether your child complains of a scratchy throat, a tingling nose or hoarseness! Because if taken early, Meditonsin can ensure that the typical cold symptoms do not break out in the first place. But even if acute symptoms are already present, Meditonsin can alleviate the typical course of the disease.

The extra tip for parents: The practical red cap on the drops makes it easier to take them on the go. The Meditonsin globules can be dosed precisely in the palm of the hand.

* After consultation with the doctor from 7 months, from 1 year in self-medication

Mandatory text: Meditonsin® drops / Meditonsin® globules. The areas of application are derived from the homeopathic drug pictures. These include: Acute inflammation of the throat, nose and throat. Meditonsin® drops contain 6% alcohol by volume. Meditonsin Globuli contains sucrose (sugar). For information on risks and side effects, read the package insert and ask your doctor or pharmacist. Status: 04/2016 or 04/2017. MEDICE Arzneimittel, 58638 Iserlohn.