Can cephalosporins and Lianhua Qingwen be taken together?
Disease description:
I've been feeling a bit uncomfortable in my throat these past couple of days. A friend said it might be a cold and suggested taking cephalosporin and Lianhua Qingwen. Can cephalosporin and Lianhua Qingwen be taken together?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Cephalosporins usually refer to cephalosporin-class antibiotics. Cephalosporins can generally be taken together with Lianhua Qingwen. Cephalosporins are a class of antibiotics particularly suitable for treating infections caused by various susceptible bacteria. Lianhua Qingwen, on the other hand, is commonly used to clear heat, detoxify the body, relieve cough, and dissolve phlegm, and may also assist in antibacterial and antiviral effects. If patients are not allergic to either medication, they can usually take both together under medical guidance to help alleviate symptoms and improve their condition, without typically causing any adverse reactions.
