Are there any side effects of drinking lithagogue granules?

The side effects of taking stone-removing granules are not very serious. Stone-removing granules are a type of traditional Chinese medicine, mainly used for treating urinary system stones. It is important to follow the doctor's instructions when taking stone-removing granules. Clinically, stone-removing granules are more effective for smaller stones and have very small side effects. They are mainly used to treat pain and obstruction caused by kidney stones, ureter, and bladder stones.

Functions and Uses of Stone-Removing Granules

1. Stone-removing granules are widely used in the treatment of urinary system stones. The herbs in the formula, such as Lianqiancao, have the function of clearing heat and promoting diuresis, and expelling stones. Among them, Cheqianzi, Mutong, and Shiwei have the effect of promoting diuresis, while Gancao has the function of clearing heat and promoting diuresis, and relieving pain. Therefore, stone-removing granules can also relieve the pain symptoms caused by urinary system stones.

2. The main functions of stone-removing granules are to clear heat, promote diuresis, expel stones, and have obvious effects on bladder and urethral stones. However, their effects on ureter and kidney stones are relatively weaker. During the oral administration of stone-removing granules, patients are also advised to drink more water to increase urine output and frequently urinate to flush the urethra. This can promote the effect of the medication and effectively expel stones.

3. Stone-removing granules are mainly used for conservative treatment of stones and post-treatment after extracorporeal lithotripsy. During the oral administration of stone-removing granules, patients are also required to drink more water, frequently urinate, and combine with jumping exercises to promote the expulsion of stones with the help of gravity.