What are the dangers of taking the Shiquan Dabu Pill indiscriminately?

The hazards of misusing Shiquandabu Pill are mainly manifested in allergies, overdose, and off-label use, often leading to skin itchiness, heatiness, dyspepsia, and aggravation of the patient's condition.

1. Allergies

Shiquandabu Pill is made from Chinese herbs such as Codonopsis pilosula, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, Angelica sinensis, Paeoniae Radix Alba, Rehmanniae Radix Preparata, Astragalus membranaceus, and Cinnamonum cassia, which have the effect of warming and tonifying Qi and blood. If the patient is allergic to these herbs, misuse of Shiquandabu Pill can cause allergic reactions such as skin itchiness, red rashes, and respiratory distress.

2. Overdose

Shiquandabu Pill contains multiple nourishing Chinese herbs with warm and tonifying properties. If taken in excess over a long period, it may cause adverse reactions such as heatiness (dry mouth, dry stool, etc.) or dyspepsia, damaging the body.

3. Off-label Use

Shiquandabu Pill is mainly used to treat Qi and blood deficiency syndrome, manifested as pale complexion, shortness of breath, palpitations, dizzy spontaneous sweating, fatigue, cold limbs, and excessive menstrual flow. If the patient does not have Qi and blood deficiency, such as in cases of cold and fever, using Shiquandabu Pill would be off-label, potentially worsening the patient's condition and causing adverse reactions such as heatiness, chest tightness, and abdominal bloating. Shiquandabu Pill is a Chinese patent medicine with relatively minor side effects, but it should still be used correctly according to the instructions or a doctor's prescription, and difficult-to-digest foods should be avoided during its use.