Can四季抗病毒 be used to treat influenza A?

Nov 23, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I've been infected with H1N1 influenza. Can Siji Kangbingdu be used to treat H1N1 flu?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lu Haiying
Siji Kangbingdu is a traditional Chinese patent medicine processed from a herbal formula, primarily containing ingredients such as Forsythia suspensa, Isatis indigotica (Banlangen), and Scutellaria baicalensis (Huangqin). These components possess antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and throat-soothing properties, helping to alleviate symptoms of various viral infections, including the common cold, influenza, pharyngitis, and tonsillitis. Although Siji Kangbingdu is not a specific treatment for H1N1 influenza—an acute respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus—it can still provide certain supportive relief.