Huoxiang Zhengqi Shui is a Chinese patent medicine. It is composed of Atractylodes, Tangerine Peel, Magnolia Bark (prepared with ginger), Angelica Dahurica, Poria, Rhizoma Citri Reticulatae, Raw Pinellia, Licorice Extract, Patchouli Oil, and Perilla Leaf Oil. It has the functions of dispelling dampness, regulating qi and harmonizing the middle. It is used for colds caused by exogenous wind-cold, internal injury and dampness stagnation, or summer injury and dampness, with symptoms of headache, heaviness, chest tightness, abdominal distension and pain, vomiting and diarrhea; gastrointestinal colds with the above symptoms.

Element

Atractylodes, dried tangerine peel, Magnolia bark (processed with ginger), Angelica dahurica, Poria, dried tangerine peel, raw Pinellia, licorice extract, patchouli oil, perilla leaf oil.

Characteristics

This product is a dark brown clear liquid (slight precipitation during storage); it tastes pungent and bitter.

Main Benefits

Relieve exterior symptoms, eliminate dampness, regulate Qi and harmonize the middle.

Indications

This product is used for colds caused by exogenous wind-cold, internal injury of dampness or summer heat and dampness, with symptoms including headache, heaviness, chest tightness, abdominal distension and pain, vomiting and diarrhea; gastrointestinal colds with the above symptoms.

Clinical Application and Guidelines

1. Yuan Ping, Guo Lan and others observed the effect of external application of Huoxiang Zhengqi water in treating chronic eczema in paralyzed patients and concluded that external application of Huoxiang Zhengqi water in treating chronic eczema in paralyzed patients can achieve more ideal clinical efficacy and is worthy of promotion. (Contemporary Nurses (Mid-monthly), 2018, 25(11): 109-111.)

2. Li Jinluan observed the clinical effect of Huoxiang Zhengqi water combined with abdominal physiotherapy in treating pediatric diarrhea and concluded that Huoxiang Zhengqi water combined with abdominal physiotherapy has significant clinical effect in treating pediatric diarrhea. (Practical Clinical Integration of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, 2018, 18(06): 6-8.)

Specification

Each bottle contains 10ml.

Dosage

Oral administration: 5-10 ml each time, twice a day, shake well before use.

Adverse Reactions

1. This product may cause nausea, vomiting, rash, itching, dizziness, flushing, palpitations, etc.

2. This product contains ethanol (alcohol). There have been cases of anaphylactic shock after taking this product. The combined use of ethanol (alcohol) with cephalosporins (such as cephalexin, cefuroxime, ceftazidime, etc.), metronidazole, tinidazole, ketoconazole, furazolidone and other drugs may cause disulfiram-like reactions (mainly manifested as facial flushing, headache, nausea, vomiting, palpitations, decreased blood pressure, chest tightness, chest pain, shortness of breath, dyspnea, shock, etc.). There have been cases of convulsions after taking too much of this product.

Taboo

1. People who are allergic to this product and its ingredients are prohibited from using it.

2. It is forbidden for those who are allergic to alcohol.

Precautions

1. Avoid smoking, drinking, spicy, cold, and greasy food, and eat a light diet.

2. It is not advisable to take tonic Chinese medicine at the same time while taking this medicine.

3. People with severe chronic diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, liver disease, diabetes, kidney disease, etc. should take the medicine under the guidance of a physician.

4. It is not recommended for children, pregnant women and breastfeeding women. The elderly and infirm should take it under the guidance of a physician.

5. Those with severe vomiting and diarrhea should go to the hospital for treatment in time.

6. This product contains 40%-50% ethanol (alcohol). During the medication period, it should not be used in combination with cephalosporins (such as cephalexin, cefuroxime, ceftazidime, etc.), metronidazole, tinidazole, ketoconazole, furazolidone and other drugs to avoid causing disulfiram-like reactions. In addition, after taking the medicine, you should not drive an airplane, car, or boat, engage in high-altitude operations, mechanical operations, or operate precision instruments.

7. This product contains raw pinellia tuber, which should be taken strictly according to the usage and dosage. It is not suitable for overdose or long-term use. If adverse reactions described in the instructions or other discomfort occur after taking the medicine, the medicine should be discontinued. If the symptoms are serious, go to the hospital for treatment in time.

8. If symptoms do not improve after taking the medicine for 3 days, you should go to the hospital for treatment.

9. People who are allergic to this product and alcohol are forbidden to use. People with allergic constitution should use with caution.

10. It is forbidden to use this product when its properties change.

11. Children must use this product under adult supervision.

12. Please keep this product out of reach of children.

13. If you are using other medicines, please consult your physician or pharmacist before using this product.

Drug interactions

This product contains 40%-50% ethanol (alcohol). When used in combination with cephalosporins or drugs that are prone to disulfiram reactions, the concentration of acetaldehyde in the blood may increase, resulting in a disulfiram reaction. Therefore, during the medication period, it should not be used in combination with cephalosporins (such as cephalexin, cefuroxime, ceftazidime, etc.), metronidazole, tinidazole, ketoconazole, furazolidone and other drugs to avoid disulfiram-like reactions.

Storage method

Seal and store in a cool place.

Validity

36 months

Implementation Standards

Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2015 Edition.

Notes

Please read the instructions carefully and use according to the instructions or purchase and use under the guidance of a pharmacist.

Warning: This product contains raw pinellia.

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