(Shanghai War Epidemic) Shanghai: How do I use Lianhua Qingwen and Chinese medicine preventive prescription after receiving it? Expert Answers
China News Service, 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 preventive prescription tea.
When should these anti-epidemic materials be used?
how to use?
Several medical institutions responded.
Why is Lianhua Qingwen recommended for use in a large area?
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 developed by Academician Wu Yiling during SARS in 2003 for the treatment of influenza.
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.
The infection of the New Coronary Pneumonia Omicron variant strain belongs to the dampness toxin epidemic, which is a disease with dampness and toxin as the main cause.
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 that after receiving Lianhua Qingwen, do not take it immediately.
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, belonging 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
Under what circumstances take Lianhua Qingwen?
Fang Hong: Antigen positive is not the primary criterion for diagnosing patients with the new crown virus, but a positive nucleic acid test for the new coronavirus 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 aches, nasal congestion and runny nose, cough, headache, dry throat, and sore throat are present, Lianhua Qingwen can be taken.
Similarly, if a patient with a new crown is diagnosed, it is recommended to take it according to the doctor's recommendation.
Which groups of people 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 it 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.
Photo by Chen Congyao of Lianhua Qingwen Capsules received by Shanghai citizens
How should pregnant women, the elderly, children, and those with underlying diseases take it?
Fang Hong: Lianhua Qingwen Granules is a proprietary Chinese medicine, and there is no report of the drug producing toxic and side effects on the human body. The relevant contraindications are excluded, and those who are generally adapted to the symptoms can take it.
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.
Elderly people (with experience in medication for patients aged 60-85) take it under the guidance of a doctor, and it is recommended to be available.
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 drug, it is necessary to avoid smoking, alcohol and spicy, cold and greasy food. It is not advisable to take nourishing Chinese medicine during the taking of the drug, and it is not advisable to combine it with food with a cold nature, such as chrysanthemum, bitter gourd, Houttuynia cordata, 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 strictly in accordance with the instructions.
Photo by Liu Xiao of the Chinese medicine preventive prescription received by Shanghai citizens
Can Lianhua Qingwen be taken with other heat-clearing and detoxifying drugs?
Fang Hong: The composition of Lianhua Qingwen contains forsythia, honeysuckle, gypsum, isatis root, Mianma Guanzhong, Houttuynia cordata, rhubarb, mint and other heat-clearing and detoxifying drugs. The nature and taste are cold and cool, so Lianhuaqing is not recommended. Taking Wen together with other heat-clearing and detoxifying drugs may cause adverse reactions such as loose stools and diarrhea.
Fang Hong reminded: Lianhua Qingwen granules (capsules) are therapeutic drugs for new crown patients, not 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 reminded that after receiving it, citizens can take it if they have no special physical condition.
If you feel uncomfortable, you should stop using it immediately and consult your doctor in time.