Does Lianhua Qingwen Capsule Have Any Side Effects?

Lianhua Qingwen Capsule belongs to Chinese patent medicine, so it is not suitable for frequent use as it can easily lead to liver and kidney poisoning. Patients should determine the duration of medication based on their actual condition. Lianhua Qingwen Capsule is a common cold medicine that has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, and dispersing lung heat. It can be taken in moderation for both influenza and common colds.

Efficacy and Functions of Lianhua Qingwen Capsule:

1. Treatment of Viral Cold: Lianhua Qingwen Capsule is effective against various viruses and can treat viral cold. It is used for exogenous wind-heat toxins, high fever that does not abate due to internal heat toxins, irritability, sore throat, red tongue with purplish-red tinge, yellowish fur, and rapid pulse. It is indicated for upper respiratory infections, viral colds, acute suppurative tonsillitis, acute pharyngitis, acute bronchitis, and high fever with the above symptoms. It has a good therapeutic effect on viral cold.

2. Prevention and Treatment of Avian Influenza: Lianhua Qingwen Capsule is an antiviral innovative Chinese patent medicine produced by Lingye Pharmaceutical with a good broad-spectrum antiviral effect. In recent outbreaks of avian influenza infections in humans such as H5N1 and H9N2, Lianhua Qingwen Capsule has been recommended as a treatment drug. In addition, multiple experiments have also confirmed that Lianhua Qingwen Capsule has inhibitory effects on SARS, influenza B virus, herpes virus, and EV71 virus.

3. Prevention of Respiratory Infections: Lianhua Qingwen Capsule also has a significant preventive effect on respiratory infections. It can inhibit various inflammatory factors, reduce respiratory inflammation and damage caused by automobile exhaust, improve respiratory immune function, and reduce the risk of infection by various viruses. Studies have found that Lianhua Qingwen Capsule has certain inhibitory effects on Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus hemolyticus type A and B, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and influenza bacilli. Additionally, Lianhua Qingwen Capsule contains Rhodiola rosea, a plant that is resistant to cold and hypoxia in Tibet, which can overall regulate the immune function of the human body and improve the recovery ability from illness.