Does taking too much Longqing tablets harm the kidneys?
Jul 15, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Longqing Tablets, as a traditional Chinese medicine, mainly consist of Alisma orientale (泽泻), Plantago asiatica seeds (车前子), Patrinia herb (败酱草), and Lonicera japonica flowers (金银花). Under normal circumstances, when taken in appropriate doses as directed by a physician, the drug is metabolized through normal pathways and does not cause significant adverse effects on the kidneys. However, if taken in excessive amounts, the components of the drug must be excreted through the kidneys, which can significantly increase the metabolic burden on the kidneys and may lead to kidney dysfunction.
Generally speaking, taking too much Longqing Tablets may harm the kidneys. The detailed explanation is as follows:
Longqing Tablets, as a type of traditional Chinese medicine, mainly contain ingredients such as Alisma (Zexie), Plantago Seed (Cheqianzi), Patrinia (Baijiangcao), Honeysuckle Flower (Jinyinhua), and others. Under normal circumstances, when taken in the appropriate dosage as directed by a physician, these ingredients are metabolized through normal pathways and do not cause significant adverse effects on the kidneys. However, excessive intake requires the kidneys to excrete the drug components, significantly increasing the metabolic burden on the kidneys and potentially leading to kidney dysfunction. Some ingredients may, in excessive amounts, exert direct toxic effects on kidney cells, interfere with normal kidney physiological functions, and cause actual kidney damage—for example, abnormal kidney function indicators such as proteinuria and elevated serum creatinine levels.
Patients are advised to strictly follow the prescribed dosage and duration of treatment provided by their doctor when taking Longqing Tablets. Do not adjust the dosage or extend the treatment duration on your own. Physicians will制定 a suitable treatment plan based on each patient's specific medical condition and physical status. Following medical advice ensures the safety of medication use.
