The difference between Zhi Ke Ping Chuan Syrup and Feili Ke

The differences between Zhike Pingchuan Syrup and Feilikē lie in aspects such as core ingredients, applicable conditions, mechanisms of action, formulations and specifications, and contraindicated populations. If symptoms do not improve or worsen after taking the medication—such as experiencing difficulty breathing or chest pain—prompt medical attention is necessary.

1. Core Ingredients: Zhike Pingchuan Syrup typically contains traditional Chinese herbal components such as Ephedra (Mahuang), Bitter Apricot Seed (Kuxingren), and Gypsum (Shigao), with some formulations also including Western medicine cough-suppressing ingredients. Feilike, on the other hand, is primarily composed of pure herbal ingredients like Scutellaria (Huangqin), Peucedanum (Qianhu), and Stemona (Bai Bu), emphasizing clearing heat and resolving phlegm.

2. Indicated Conditions: Zhike Pingchuan Syrup is suitable for cough, wheezing, and excessive phlegm caused by colds due to wind-cold or wind-heat patterns. Feilike is more appropriate for cough resulting from lung heat, especially effective for symptoms involving yellow, thick, sticky sputum.

3. Mechanism of Action: Zhike Pingchuan Syrup primarily focuses on suppressing cough, relieving asthma, and promoting lung function, while simultaneously addressing heat-clearing or cold-dispersing effects, alleviating bronchial smooth muscle spasms. Feilike’s main actions are clearing heat and detoxifying, suppressing cough, and expelling phlegm, with emphasis on eliminating lung heat and resolving turbid phlegm.

4. Formulations and Specifications: Zhike Pingchuan Syrup is commonly available as a syrup formulation, typically 100 mL per bottle, with dosage varying by age. Feilike comes in various forms such as syrup and compound liquid, with available sizes including 100 mL and 150 mL bottles; dosages should be followed according to medical advice.

5. Contraindicated Populations: Pregnant women, nursing mothers, and patients with hypertension or heart disease should use Zhike Pingchuan Syrup with caution. Feilike should be used cautiously by individuals with spleen-stomach deficiency and cold constitution or those who are generally weak; it is contraindicated in individuals allergic to any of its components.

For daily care, maintain good indoor ventilation, avoid exposure to irritants such as smoke and dust, drink plenty of warm water to soothe the respiratory tract, follow a light and easily digestible diet, avoid spicy and greasy foods, and reduce respiratory tract burden.