What are the dangers of taking Xiaoer Qizhen Dan?

Xiaoer Qizhen Dan is actually a common Chinese patent medicine, which is mainly used to treat children's indigestion and constipation. It can also be used to treat colds, fevers, convulsions and other conditions. Xiaoer Qizhen Dan is generally harmless, but if taken incorrectly, it may cause new adverse symptoms. For example, children with measles or weak body should not take it.

【Drug name】 Qizhen Dan for children

[Prescription ingredients] Realgar, Gastrodia elata, Rhizoma Cibotii, Scorpion, Bombyx batryticatus, Pinellia ternata, Uncaria rhynchophylla, Platycodon grandiflorum, Scutellaria baicalensis, Croton frost, Arisaema consanguineum, cicada molt, toad venom, Agarwood, buffalo horn concentrated powder, antelope horn, artificial bezoar, musk, cinnabar.

[Properties] This product is a vermilion coated water pill, which appears yellow after removing the coating; it has a fragrant smell, cool taste and a slight numbing effect.

[Effects and indications] It can eliminate accumulation and relieve stagnation, promote bowel movements and reduce fire, calm the nerves and reduce fever, resolve phlegm and calm wind. It is used for children with cold and fever, food stagnation, milk and food stagnation, constipation, convulsions, and excessive phlegm.

[Usage and Dosage] Take with boiled water or sugar water, or secretly put it into food; or take with milk, it is best to take on an empty stomach. Generally, children aged 1 month old should take 3 pills each time, children aged 3-4 months old should take 5-6 pills each time, children aged 7-8 months old should take 8-9 pills each time, children aged 1 year old should take 15 pills each time, children aged 3-4 years old should take 25 pills each time, children aged 5-6 years old should take 30 pills each time, children aged 7-8 years old should take 35 pills each time, and children aged 10 years and above should take 40 pills each time. If it does not work, take it again after 24 hours. Limit to 3 times at most. One course of treatment is one time of taking the medicine. Dosage for health care: Normal children can take it once every half month according to the therapeutic dosage, which can prevent and treat many diseases caused by food accumulation.

[Dosage form and specifications] Pills, 0.628g per 100 pills.

[Precautions] People with measles or chronic diarrhea and qi deficiency should not take this medicine. Some children may experience diarrhea or dull abdominal pain after taking the medicine. This is the result of the pharmacological effect of Xiaoer Qizhen Dan. Diarrhea will start 3 to 5 hours after taking the medicine and disappear on its own after 2 to 3 times.

Side effects of Xiaoer Qizhen Dan

1. The active ingredients of Xiaoer Qizhen Pills are all traditional Chinese medicine ingredients, and there are currently no obvious side effects, so parents can let their children take it with confidence.

2. Some children may experience diarrhea or dull abdominal pain after taking the medicine. This is the result of the pharmacological effect of Xiaoer Qizhen Pills. Diarrhea will begin 3 to 5 hours after taking the medicine and disappear on its own after 2 to 3 times.

3. There are still some contraindications for Xiaoer Qizhen Pills. Patients who are allergic to Xiaoer Qizhen Pills and its active ingredients are prohibited from using it. Patients with measles and long-term diarrhea and qi deficiency are also prohibited from taking it.