What medication should be used for a bruised and swollen eye?
In case of bruising from an eye injury, medications such as Xuefu Zhuyu Capsules, Yunnan Baiyao Capsules, and Xiaoyan Zhitong Ding may be used under a doctor's guidance. Specific details are as follows:
1. Xuefu Zhuyu Capsules
Xuefu Zhuyu Capsules are made from traditional Chinese herbs including peach kernel (Taoren), red peony root (Chishao), and bupleurum (Chaihu). Peach kernel promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis; red peony root helps relieve pain by promoting blood flow and alleviating obstruction; bupleurum has the effect of soothing the liver and relieving depression. Using Xuefu Zhuyu Capsules can promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, and accelerate the resolution of bruising.
2. Yunnan Baiyao Capsules
Yunnan Baiyao Capsules are a type of traditional Chinese patent medicine, primarily indicated for traumatic injuries, hemoptysis (coughing up blood), and soft tissue contusions. They have effects of resolving blood stasis to stop bleeding, detoxification, and reducing swelling.
3. Xiaoyan Zhitong Ding (Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic Tincture)
This tincture consists of herbal ingredients such as costus root (Muxiang), acanthopanax bark (Wujia Pi), and xuchangqing (Cynanchum paniculatum). Costus root regulates qi and relieves pain; acanthopanax bark strengthens bones and muscles; and the tincture overall provides effective pain relief. After application, it helps warm the meridians, unblock blood flow, reduce swelling, and relieve pain.
In addition, other medications such as Qili Powder, Huayu Shujing Capsules, and Compound Danshen Tablets may also be used as directed by a physician. If pain is significant, ice packs can be applied locally to help reduce swelling more quickly.