If you test positive three times, what medication should you take?

Feb 04, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Jingli
Introduction
"San yang" usually refers to the third infection with the novel coronavirus. Generally, for a third infection, patients can take medications such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, antiviral oral liquid, Ganmao Ling granules, Lianhua Qingwen capsules, and acetaminophen tablets under medical guidance. During the infection period, patients should rest adequately, maintain a light diet, drink plenty of water, which helps promote recovery.

  "Three-yang" usually refers to the third infection with the novel coronavirus. In general, for a third infection with the novel coronavirus, medications such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, antiviral oral liquid, Ganmaoling granules, Lianhua Qingwen capsules, and acetaminophen tablets may be taken under medical guidance. It is recommended to seek medical evaluation first and then take medications according to the doctor's advice. Specific details are as follows:

  1. Ibuprofen Sustained-Release Capsules

  Ibuprofen sustained-release capsules are a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects. They can help relieve symptoms caused by novel coronavirus infection, such as headache, joint pain, muscle pain, and fever.

  2. Antiviral Oral Liquid

  The main ingredients of antiviral oral liquid include Isatidis Radix (Ban Lan Gen), Rehmanniae Radix (Sheng Di Huang), Forsythia suspensa (Lian Qiao), and others. It helps clear heat, remove dampness, cool the blood, and detoxify. It can be used to alleviate discomforts such as sore throat, cough, fever, and headache caused by the novel coronavirus.

  3. Ganmaoling Granules

  Ganmaoling granules are a traditional Chinese medicine formulation containing ingredients such as Erigeron breviscapus (San Cha Ku), Wedelia chinensis (Jin Zhan Yin Pan), caffeine, and others. They provide fever-reducing and pain-relieving effects and can help alleviate symptoms of novel coronavirus infection, including fever, headache, runny nose, and sore throat.

  4. Lianhua Qingwen Capsules

  Lianhua Qingwen capsules have the effects of clearing away epidemic toxins, relieving exterior symptoms, and removing lung heat. They can help alleviate symptoms such as muscle aches, fever, headache, dry throat, and sore throat caused by novel coronavirus infection.

  5. Acetaminophen Tablets

  Acetaminophen tablets are an antipyretic and analgesic medication that can relieve fever and pain. They are effective in reducing symptoms such as fever, headache, and sore throat caused by novel coronavirus infection.

  During the infection period, patients should ensure adequate rest, maintain a light diet, drink plenty of water, and support their body’s recovery.