▍Source: Pharmacy Manager▍Authorized Reprint by Pharmacy ManagerThere are many types of cold-related Chinese patent medicines sold in pharmacies, but the basic and commonly used ones can be distinguished by their names, which makes them suitable for “foolproof” selection. These include Feng Han Gan Mao Ke Li (Wind-Cold Cold Granules) and Feng Re Gan Mao Ke Li (Wind-Heat Cold Granules).However, some pharmacy staff are still unclear about these two commonly used patent medicines, so today we will explain them one by one.
Feng Han Gan Mao Ke Li
Indications: Releases the exterior and induces sweating, disperses wind and scatters cold. Used for symptoms of wind-cold cold such as fever, headache, chills, absence of sweating, cough, nasal congestion, and clear nasal discharge.Product Features: Dispels wind and cold without causing a runny nose, has a mild nature, does not induce drowsiness, and alleviates nasal congestion.Sales Reminder: Not suitable for those with wind-heat colds, which present with severe fever, slight aversion to wind, sweating, thirst, nasal discharge of thick mucus, red and swollen sore throat, and cough with yellow phlegm; patients with diabetes and severe chronic diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, pregnant women, or those undergoing other treatments should take it under the guidance of a physician.Overall Combination TherapyIf accompanied by loose stools: Combine with Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Shui (Huo Xiang Correcting Qi Decoction) (tablets, pills, capsules), Huo Xiang Water, etc.If accompanied by severe body aches: Use Gan Mao Shu Feng Wan (Cold Wind Dispelling Pills).If accompanied by severe cough: Use Tong Xuan Li Fei Wan (Tong Xuan Lung Regulating Pills) (tablets), Xiao Yan Zhi Ke Pian (Anti-Inflammatory Cough Tablets), Ning Ke Lu Tang (Ning Ke Cough Syrup), Zhi Ke Wan (Cough Pills), etc.Specific Combination Examples(1) Feng Han Gan Mao Ke Li + Yu Ping Feng Ke Li (Jade Screen Powder) + Luohan Guo Yu Zhu Ke Li (Luohan Fruit and Solomon’s Seal Granules)Analysis: This combination is suitable for wind-cold colds with symptoms of aversion to wind and cold, little sweating, dizziness, dry mouth, and dry cough with little phlegm.(2) Feng Han Gan Mao Ke Li + Fu Fang An Fen Wan (Compound Acetaminophen Capsules)Analysis: Feng Han Gan Mao Ke Li releases the exterior and induces sweating, disperses wind and scatters cold; Fu Fang An Fen Wan alleviates discomfort from colds. The combination is suitable for patients with wind-cold colds.Feng Re Gan Mao Ke LiIndications: Disperses wind and clears heat, benefits the throat and detoxifies. Used for wind-heat colds with symptoms of fever, sweating, nasal congestion, headache, sore throat, cough, and phlegm.Product Features: Resists wind-heat without causing fever, clears heat and detoxifies, dispels phlegm from the throat.Sales Reminder: Not suitable for those with wind-cold colds, which present with severe aversion to cold, mild fever, absence of sweating, nasal congestion with clear discharge, no thirst, and cough with thin white phlegm; patients with diabetes and severe chronic diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, pregnant women, or those undergoing other treatments should take it under the guidance of a physician.Overall Combination TherapyIf accompanied by fever, with a temperature exceeding 38°C: Combine with Xiao Chai Hu Ke Li (Minor Bupleurum Granules), Gan Mao Tui Re Ke Li (Cold Relief Granules), etc.If accompanied by dry cough without phlegm: Combine with Bai He Gu Jin Wan (Lily Preserve the Lungs Pills), Xuan Mai Gan Ju Ke Li (Xuan Mai Gan Ju Granules), Fu Fang Yan Bai Cai Su Pian (Compound Rock Cabbage Tablets), Chuan Bei Pi Pa Tang (Chuan Bei Loquat Syrup), Chuan Bei Mo Wan (Chuan Bei Powder Capsules), Zhi Ke Wan (Cough Pills), etc.If accompanied by yellow phlegm cough: Combine with Ju Hong Wan (Tangerine Peel Pills), Wu Li Hui Chun Wan (Five Grain Revitalizing Pills), Qing Fei Yi Huo Pian (Clear Lung and Suppress Fire Tablets), Chuan Bei Pi Pa Tang (Chuan Bei Loquat Syrup), Chuan Bei Mo Wan (Chuan Bei Powder Capsules), Qiao Rui Su Oral Liquid, She Dan Chuan Bei Ye (She Dan Chuan Bei Liquid), Chai Hu Pian (Chai Hu Tablets), Feng Re Ke Sou Wan (Wind-Heat Cough Pills), etc.If accompanied by severe sore throat: Combine with Pu Di Lan Xiao Yan Pian (Pu Di Lan Anti-Inflammatory Tablets), Yan Ke Ning Jiao Nang (Anti-Inflammatory Capsules), Chuan Xin Lian Pian (Chuan Xin Lian Tablets), Fu Fang Chuan Xin Lian Pian (Compound Chuan Xin Lian Tablets), Lian Zhi Xiao Yan Pian (Lian Zhi Anti-Inflammatory Tablets), Kang Bian Tong Yan He Ji (Anti-Tonsillitis Mixture), Xuan Mai Gan Ju Ke Li (Xuan Mai Gan Ju Granules), Fu Fang Gong Ying Pian (Compound Dandelion Tablets), Yu Gan Zi Hou Pian (Yuan Gan Zi Throat Tablets), Ban Lan Gen Pian (Ban Lan Gen Tablets) (granules), Fu Fang Nan Ban Lan Gen Pian (Compound South Ban Lan Gen Tablets), Yin Huang Kou Fu Ye (Yin Huang Oral Liquid), Sa Yan Pian (Mumps Tablets), Ku Dan Cao Pian (Bitter Gallbladder Tablets), etc.Specific Combination Examples(1) Feng Re Gan Mao Ke Li + Jin Yin Hua Ke Li (Honeysuckle Granules)Analysis: Mainly used for wind-heat caused by external factors, which may also be due to summer heat and dampness, unsanitary diet, or irregular lifestyle, in addition to tonsillitis causing wind-heat colds.(2) Feng Re Gan Mao Ke Li + Wei C Yin Qiao Pian (Vitamin C and Yin Qiao Tablets) (Ban Lan Gen Granules)Analysis: Suitable for general wind-heat colds.(3) Feng Re Gan Mao Ke Li + Pu Re Xi Tong Pian (Paracetamol Tablets)Analysis: Suitable for patients with severe fever from wind-heat colds.
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