Can Andrographolide Dropping Pills replace Cefalexin?
Disease description:
I have been feeling unwell due to an upper respiratory tract infection, including symptoms such as cough, sore throat, and mild fever. Due to an allergy to penicillin antibiotics, common antibiotic treatments cannot be used. While searching for alternative medications, I learned that Andrographolide Dropping Pills have certain anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, but I am unsure whether they can fully replace cephalosporin antibiotics for treatment.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ren Yi
Andrographolide Dropping Pills are a type of traditional Chinese medicine preparation. They have multiple functions, including clearing away heat and toxic materials, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, cooling blood, and reducing swelling and pain. These pills are mainly used to treat symptoms such as sore throat and fever caused by wind-heat. Additionally, they can inhibit various bacteria, including Streptococcus pneumoniae and hemolytic streptococcus, and may assist in treating infections caused by these bacteria. However, cephalosporins are antibiotics primarily used to treat various infections caused by susceptible bacteria, such as respiratory tract infections and urinary system infections. Andrographolide Dropping Pills and cephalosporins differ in drug classification, mechanism of action, and indications; therefore, Andrographolide Dropping Pills cannot fully replace cephalosporins.
Without medical guidance, it is not recommended to rely solely on Andrographolide Dropping Pills to substitute cephalosporin antibiotics for treating severe bacterial infections. Patients should consult a qualified physician and choose an appropriate treatment plan according to their individual conditions.
