Can Metronidazole Fenbufen Capsules and Lianhua Qingwen Capsules be taken together?
Disease description:
I recently had some gum inflammation, and my doctor prescribed Metronidazole Fenbufen Capsules. Recently, I suspect I've been infected with the novel coronavirus, and my doctor prescribed Lianhua Qingwen Capsules. Can Metronidazole Fenbufen Capsules and Lianhua Qingwen Capsules be taken together?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Shuwen
It is generally not recommended to take Metronidazole Fenbufen Capsules and Lianhua Qingwen Capsules together. Metronidazole Fenbufen Capsules are a Western medicine, while Lianhua Qingwen Capsules are a traditional Chinese patent medicine. Taking Chinese and Western medicines simultaneously may lead to interactions between the drugs, potentially resulting in adverse effects or harmful substances. It is advisable to take these two medications separately, with an interval of at least one hour.
