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What are the side effects of Niuhuang Jiedu tablets?

Mar 09, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Bai Hongmei
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, the side effects of Niuhuang Jiedu Tablets include gastrointestinal discomfort, allergic reactions, dry mouth and sore throat, dizziness and headache, and liver damage. When taking Niuhuang Jiedu Tablets, it is essential to follow strictly the dosage and duration of treatment prescribed by a physician or stated in the medication instructions. Do not increase the dosage or prolong the treatment duration on your own, in order to avoid the occurrence of the aforementioned side effects due to overdose or long-term use.

Generally, the side effects of Niuhuang Jiedu Tablets include gastrointestinal discomfort, allergic reactions, dry mouth and sore throat, dizziness and headache, and liver damage. The specific analysis is as follows:

1. Gastrointestinal Discomfort

Some ingredients in Niuhuang Jiedu Tablets may irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa, causing stomach pain, with patients experiencing significant pain, dull pain, or distension pain in the stomach area. It may also cause diarrhea, increasing intestinal motility, leading to more frequent bowel movements and loose stools, which affects normal digestion and absorption.

2. Allergic Reactions

Some individuals may be allergic to certain components in Niuhuang Jiedu Tablets. After taking the medication, skin itching may occur. Skin rashes may also appear, presenting as erythematous patches, papules, urticarial wheals, or other morphological rashes. In severe cases, the rashes may coalesce into confluent areas, accompanied by redness and swelling.

3. Dry Mouth and Sore Throat

Although Niuhuang Jiedu Tablets have a heat-clearing effect, they may sometimes excessively clear heat, damaging body fluids and causing dry mouth. Sore throat may also occur, with a painful, dry sensation in the throat, and the pain may worsen during swallowing.

4. Dizziness and Headache

The metabolism of the drug in the body may affect the normal function of the nervous system, causing dizziness, where patients feel heaviness or vertigo in the head. Headaches may also occur, with varying intensity and nature, possibly presenting as a throbbing pain, stabbing pain, or dull ache.

5. Liver Damage

Ingredients in Niuhuang Jiedu Tablets such as realgar contain certain heavy metals. Long-term or excessive use may lead to accumulation of heavy metals in the liver, damaging liver cells and affecting the liver's normal metabolic and detoxification functions.

When taking Niuhuang Jiedu Tablets, it is essential to strictly follow the dosage and treatment duration prescribed by a physician or specified in the drug instructions. Do not increase the dosage or prolong the treatment duration on your own to avoid the occurrence of the above side effects due to overdose or long-term use.

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