Currently, there is no specific treatment for hand, foot and mouth disease, and only necessary symptomatic treatment and enhanced care for the affected children can be administered.
Western Medicine Treatment
Vitamin B2 can be used at a dosage of 5mg, 3 times a day. Levamisole can be administered at a dosage of 1.25mg per kilogram of body weight, twice a day. Topical application of 0.1% Rivanol solution for gargling, 5 times a day; 0.02% Washbittine solution for gargling, 5 times a day; and application of Gentian Violet glycerin paste to the affected areas, 4 times a day.
Life Care
1. During the child's fever period, it is important to rest more, drink plenty of water, and consume easily digestible foods, as well as fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins.
2. The child's skin and hands should be washed regularly, and the nails should be kept short. The child's clothes and bedding should be kept clean, and the child should be prevented from scratching the rash to avoid infection. Gentian Violet can be applied to broken areas.
3. The child's toys and feces should be disinfected. Children with fever can take antipyretics, vitamin C, and Chinese herbal medicines with antiviral effects, such as Isatis Root and Herba Hedyotis diffusae. They can also take Chinese patent medicines for heat-clearing and detoxification, such as Qingwen Jiedu Wan. With proper care, the disease can resolve on its own without the need for medication.
