Chao News client reporter Zheng Jiaying correspondent Xie Yali Wu Yijing.
At the moment when the seasons are hot and cold, many people have a cough that does not get better after experiencing a fever.
Doctor, are there any compound licorice tablets?I went to several pharmacies, but I couldn't buy it. In the past, this medicine was always prepared at home, and the cough suppressant effect was quite good. ”
In the outpatient clinic of Chao News Qian Bao Health Station and Xiangfu Street Community Health Service Center in Gongshu District, Hangzhou, there are often elderly people who come to inquire that compound licorice tablets are almost impossible to buy now, what is going on?
Licorice has the effect of tonifying the spleen and invigorating qi, clearing heat and detoxifying, expelling phlegm and relieving cough, relieving acute and pain, and is dried and concocted into compound licorice tablets, which has a good cough, expectorant and asthma effect. In the early years, I took a few tablets when I coughed, which was not only good but also cheap, and was called "cough medicine" by the people.
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The cough "prescription" is exquisite.
Citizens are not allowed to buy at will.
Compound licorice tablets are compound preparations containing special drugs, each tablet contains licorice extract powder, opium powder, camphor, star anise oil, sodium benzoate.
In fact, as early as 2005, compound licorice tablets were classified as prescription drugs by the Food and Drug Administration, and they could not be purchased on their own. It can only be purchased with a doctor's prescription and must be used in limited quantities under the guidance of a doctor.
Many patients often ignore the ingredients of the drug and the possible adverse effects while pursuing the cough suppressant effect. Mild adverse effects may include nausea, dry mouth, and constipation, but in severe cases, patients may experience drowsiness. If it is not timely, it may also lead to serious consequences such as heart failure, kidney failure, and even periodic paralysis.
Shen Guohua, director of the Pharmacy Department of the Community Health Service Center of Xiangfu Street, Gongshu District, Hangzhou, reminded that "compound licorice tablets are listed as prescription drugs, and prescription drugs are particular when taking them. If symptoms do not improve after 3 to 7 days, please consult a doctor promptly. ”
Long-term use can be addictive
These four groups of people should pay attention.
The "culprit" that leads to addiction is opioid powder. This substance is an alkaloid extracted from opium poppy and has a strong antitussive effect. However, the human body metabolizes it more slowly, and long-term use will create physical dependence.
In addition, once the drug is stopped, patients may experience a series of obvious uncomfortable symptoms, such as cold sweats, insomnia, and withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, which pose a threat to human health, and it usually takes 2 to 3 months to return to a normal state.
Shen Guohua said that the following four groups of people should avoid taking it at will:
1. Infants and the elderly: Opioids are metabolized slowly in the body of infants and the elderly, the drug has a long half-life, and the blood concentration is too high, which may cause dyspnea and be life-threatening.
2. Patients with high blood pressure: After taking compound licorice tablets, patients with high blood pressure will have symptoms such as increased blood pressure and low blood potassium, which is not conducive to the stability of blood pressure.
3. Patients with peptic ulcer: patients with peptic ulcer such as chronic bronchitis and duodenal ulcer should not be used.
4. Diabetic patients: compound licorice tablets have glucocorticoid-like effects, and antagonistic effects will occur when combined with antidiabetic drugs, which will affect the efficacy of antidiabetic drugs and is not conducive to blood sugar stability.
Cough tips.
Some simple and practical daily cough tips can help relieve cough, and the public may wish to try to adopt:
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1. Sleep on a high pillow: keep the respiratory tract inclined to avoid mucus accumulation in the respiratory tract.
2. Room humidification and insulation: keep the air humidity at 40%-60%, which helps to reduce irritation and relieve coughing. Also, wear a mask when you go out to avoid the cold, dry air outside getting directly into your nose.
3. Drink water in small quantities and many times: Drinking warm water in small amounts and many times throughout the day can not only replenish water, but also dilute respiratory mucus. You can also drink some warm "drinks" such as chicken soup, weak tea, honey water, rock sugar pear water, etc.
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