Cough, a common symptom of respiratory diseases, often plagues patients. Among the many antitussive drugs, "compound licorice tablets" are highly regarded for their remarkable effects. However, in recent years, this drug has been hard to find on the market, leaving many patients confused. This article will analyze the reasons behind this phenomenon from three aspects, and take you to understand the relevant knowledge of "compound licorice tablets".1. The market status of compound licorice tabletsCompound licorice tablets are a kind of drugs with antitussive, expectorant, asthmatic and other effects, and the main ingredients include licorice flow extract, opium powder, camphor, etc. Because of its exact curative effect and close to the people, it once became a standing medicine for many families. However, in recent years, the amount of compound licorice tablets in the market has gradually decreased, and it has even become difficult to buy in some areas. This phenomenon has attracted a lot of attention and prompted us to think about the reasons behind it.
2. Three reasons for the scarcity of compound licorice tablets in the market
1. Policy adjustment and strengthened supervision
In recent years, the state's regulatory policies on drugs have been continuously adjusted and strengthened to ensure drug quality and drug safety. Although the opioid powder in compound licorice tablets has an antitussive effect, it also carries a certain risk of addiction. Therefore, the state has become more stringent in the regulation of such drugs, restricting their production, sale and use. This is one of the important reasons for the decrease in the market volume of compound licorice tablets.
2. Insufficient APIs
Licorice flow extract, the main ingredient of compound licorice tablets, needs to be extracted from licorice. However, in recent years, the cultivation and collection of licorice have been affected by a variety of factors, such as climate change and the reduction of land resources, which have led to a decline in licorice yield, which in turn has affected the raw materials of compound licorice tablets**. In addition, the extraction process of licorice flow extract is complex and costly, which also limits the production scale of compound licorice tablets.
3. Changes in market demand and the emergence of substitutes
With the progress of medical technology and the change of market demand, more and more new antitussive drugs have emerged. These drugs may have advantages in terms of efficacy, safety, convenience, etc., so they gradually occupy the market share. At the same time, patients' medication habits are also changing, and some people are more inclined to choose new drugs for coughing. This makes the demand for compound licorice tablets in the market gradually decrease, which in turn leads to a decrease in its production and a shortage of products.
3. Analysis of the knowledge points of compound licorice tablets
1. Pharmacological effects of compound licorice tablets
Compound licorice tablets mainly exert antitussive, expectorant and asthma effects through its ingredients licorice flow extract and opium powder. Licorice flow extract can coat the inflamed mucosa of the throat, reduce pharyngeal irritation, thereby relieving cough; Opioid powder has a central antitussive effect and can suppress the cough reflex. In addition, compound licorice tablets also contain ingredients such as camphor, which has a slight expectorant and asthma effect.
2. The correct use of compound licorice tablets
When using compound licorice tablets, follow the dosage as directed by your doctor or on the instructions of the drug. In general, you can take 3-4 tablets 3 times a day. The dosage for children should be reduced. Spicy and irritating foods should be avoided during the period of taking the drug, so as not to affect the efficacy of the drug. At the same time, because compound licorice tablets contain opioid powder, long-term use of large amounts may produce addiction, so the time and dosage of medication should be strictly controlled.
3. Precautions and contraindications for compound licorice tablets
When using compound licorice tablets, the following matters need to be noted: first, those who are allergic to the ingredients of this product are prohibited; Secondly, pregnant women, lactating women and patients with severe liver and kidney insufficiency should be used under the guidance of a physician; Finally, if you overdose or have serious adverse reactions, you should seek medical attention immediately. In addition, licorice tablets may interact with certain medications, so consult your physician or pharmacist if you are using other medications.
IV. Conclusion
To sum up, although "compound licorice tablets" have significant effects in antitussive, they are difficult to find in the market due to policy adjustments, insufficient APIs, and changes in market demand. As patients, we should understand the reasons behind this phenomenon and choose the appropriate antitussive medication under the guidance of a physician**. At the same time, it is also hoped that relevant departments can pay attention to this issue and take measures to ensure the drug needs of patients.
In the future, with the progress of medical technology and the continuous improvement of regulatory policies, it is believed that more safe, effective and convenient antitussive drugs will emerge to provide patients with more choices. As consumers and patients, we also need to continuously improve our drug knowledge and safety awareness, and use drugs scientifically and rationally to protect our health.
In addition, the protection and inheritance of traditional medicines such as compound licorice tablets also deserve attention. While new types of medicines are emerging, traditional medicines still have unique advantages in some ways. Therefore, we should attach importance to the R&D and production of traditional medicines, fully tap their potential, and make greater contributions to the cause of human health. List of high-quality authors