Lianhua Qingwen Capsules received by Shanghai citizens, photographed by Wei Liu
(Shanghai War Epidemic) Shanghai: How can I use it after I receive Lianhua Qingwen and Chinese herbal medicine? Expert Answers
Chinanews.com, Shanghai, April 8 (Liu Xiao and Li Qiuying) Recently, many citizens in Shanghai have received traditional Chinese medicine anti-epidemic materials, including Lianhua Qingwen granules and traditional Chinese medicine prevention materials. Fang tea, etc. When should these anti-epidemic materials be used? how to use? Several medical institutions responded.
Why is Lianhua Qingwen widely recommended for use?
Fang Hong, Director of the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai Longhua Hospital, introduced that Lianhua Qingwen Granules (capsules) is an innovative patented traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of influenza developed by Academician Wu Yiling during SARS in 2003. The effect of detoxification, dispelling heat from the lungs. Treatment of a variety of epidemic acute and severe infectious diseases, including influenza, SARS, COVID-19, etc. It has broad-spectrum antiviral effects, can resist SARS virus, anti-COVID-19 virus, anti-avian influenza virus, etc., and also has antibacterial, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and immune regulation effects.
The infection of the New Coronary Pneumonia Omikron variant belongs to dampness toxin disease, which is a disease with dampness and poison as the main cause. The law of poison as the main treatment. After new experiments, it has been proved that it has a good inhibitory effect on the Omicron virus, and also has a role in causing cell damage to Omicron.
Fang Hong reminded not to take it immediately after receiving Lianhua Qingwen. Lianhua Qingwen is taken orally in advance and cannot prevent the new crown. The drug is suitable for patients in the medical observation period who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and patients with confirmed mild and common types, which belong to the syndrome of lung heat and heat-toxin. For people with spleen and stomach deficiency, self-administration can also lead to adverse reactions such as diarrhea and loose stools.
Volunteers distribute Lianhua Qingwen Capsules to residents Photo by Chen Congyao
When to take it Lianhua Qingwen?
Fang Hong: Antigen positive is not the primary criterion for diagnosing COVID-19 patients, but a positive nucleic acid test for 2019-nCoV is the primary criterion for diagnosis. If the antigen is positive but the citizen has not taken the nucleic acid test, and there is no fever, sore throat, cough and other symptoms, it is not recommended to take it.
If the antigen is positive, the nucleic acid has not been tested or the report has not been issued, and symptoms such as fever, chills, muscle pain, nasal congestion and runny nose, cough, headache, dry throat and sore throat, etc., can take Lianhua Qingwen . Similarly, if a patient with a new crown is diagnosed, it is recommended to take it according to the doctor’s recommendation.
Which groups are not suitable for Lianhua Qingwen?
Fang Hong: Those who are allergic to this product and its ingredients should not take it. Not suitable for people with cold and flu. Patients with high blood pressure, heart disease, allergic constitution, athletes, women in menstrual period should be used with caution. The drug does not contain obvious damage to the liver and kidney components, but it should be used with caution in patients with uncontrolled severe liver and kidney insufficiency. Lianhua Qingwen contains ephedra, which has the effect of raising blood pressure, and should be used with caution in patients with high blood pressure and heart disease. People with severe chronic diseases such as liver disease, diabetes, and kidney disease, children, pregnant women, lactating women, the elderly, infirm, and those with spleen deficiency and loose stools should take it under the guidance of a physician. Strictly follow the usage and dosage, this product should not be taken for a long time. It is forbidden to use when the properties of this product are changed.
Lianhua Qingwen Capsules received by Shanghai citizens by Chen Congyao
Pregnant women, elderly , How should children and people with underlying diseases take it?
Fang Hong: Lianhua Qingwen Granules is a proprietary Chinese medicine, and there is no report that the drug has toxic and side effects on the human body. Excluding relevant contraindications, it can be taken by those who are generally adapted to the symptoms. However, taking into account the particularity of the age and physique of pregnant women, the elderly, and children, the specific dosage should be taken under the guidance of a doctor.
The elderly (with medication experience for patients aged 60-85) should take it under the guidance of a doctor, and it is recommended to use it. Children (with medication experience for children aged 5 months to 10 years) take it under the guidance of a doctor, it is recommended to use, and granules are optional. Pregnant women and lactating women should take it under the guidance of a doctor, and it is recommended to use it with caution.
What should I pay attention to while taking Lianhua Qingwen?
Fang Hong: When taking this medicine, it is necessary to avoid smoking, alcohol and spicy, cold and greasy food. Such as chrysanthemum, bitter gourd, houttuynia, etc. Not suitable for people with cold and flu. Because the bitter almonds and Mianma Guanzhong in Lianhua Qingwen Capsules (granules) have small poisons, it is not advisable to use more than the maximum amount required in the instructions. In addition, medication for special populations should be used in strict accordance with the instructions.
The Chinese medicine preventive prescription received by Shanghai citizens photo by Liu Xiao
Lianhua Qingwen can Should it be taken together with other heat-clearing and detoxifying drugs?
Fang Hong: The composition of Lianhua Qingwen contains forsythia, honeysuckle, gypsum, isatis root, Mianmaguanzhong, Houttuynia cordata, rhubarb, mint and other heat-clearing and detoxifying drugs. It is cold and cold, so it is not recommended to take Lianhua Qingwen together with other heat-clearing and detoxifying drugs, which may cause adverse reactions such as loose stools and diarrhea.
Fang Hong reminds: Lianhua Qingwen granules (capsules) are the treatment drugs for the new crown patients, not the preventive drugs.
There are also many citizens who have received Chinese herbal preventive prescriptions, which include astragalus, dried reed roots, honeysuckle, perilla leaves, and patchouli. According to the National Traditional Chinese Medicine Epidemic Prevention and Control Base (Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine), this traditional Chinese medicine preventive formula has the effect of strengthening the body and eliminating pathogens. The usage is one sachet per day, soak in boiling water, and drink frequently as a substitute for tea.
Dawning Hospital reminds that citizens can take it if they have no special physical condition after receiving it. If you feel uncomfortable, you should stop using it immediately and consult your doctor in time.