Which is more effective: Qianggan Capsules or Hugan Tablets?
Dec 03, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Sun Lianqing
Introduction
Both Qianggan Capsules and Hugan Tablets are commonly used hepatoprotective drugs. They differ in their specific indications but neither is absolutely superior to the other. Qianggan Capsules are more suitable for patients with chronic hepatitis accompanied by liver qi stagnation, spleen deficiency, and internal damp-heat, whereas Hugan Tablets are more specifically indicated as an adjunctive treatment for elevated transaminase levels. The choice between them should be based on individual clinical conditions, and consultation with a qualified physician is necessary before use.
Both Qianggan Capsules and Hugan Tablets are commonly used hepatoprotective medications. They differ in their overall effects depending on specific indications, with no absolute superiority of one over the other. Qianggan Capsules are more suitable for patients with chronic hepatitis accompanied by liver qi stagnation, spleen deficiency, and internal damp-heat, whereas Hugan Tablets are more targeted in the adjunctive treatment of elevated transaminase levels. The choice should be made based on individual conditions, and consultation with a qualified physician is essential before use.
Qianggan Capsules contain traditional Chinese herbal ingredients such as Artemisiae Scopariae Herba (Yinchen) and Isatidis Radix (Banlangen), offering combined effects of clearing heat, eliminating dampness, strengthening the spleen, and nourishing the blood. They help improve liver metabolism and alleviate symptoms such as fatigue and poor appetite. These capsules provide more comprehensive regulation in chronic hepatitis and early-stage liver cirrhosis, making them suitable for long-term repair of liver damage.
Hugan Tablets primarily contain Bupleuri Radix (Chaihu) and Artemisiae Scopariae Herba (Yinchen), with core functions of soothing the liver, regulating qi, strengthening the spleen, and promoting digestion. They can rapidly reduce transaminase levels and offer more direct improvement in liver enzyme elevations caused by fatty liver or drug-induced liver injury, making them effective for short-term adjunctive therapy.
In daily life, it's important to maintain regular作息 (daily routines), avoid staying up late, reduce intake of high-fat foods, consume more fresh fruits and vegetables to supplement vitamins, engage in moderate, gentle exercises such as walking, and avoid alcohol consumption and indiscriminate use of medications to reduce the metabolic burden on the liver.
