What Chinese patent medicines should adults take for influenza?

Generally speaking, influenza refers to the flu. Adults with influenza may take traditional Chinese patent medicines such as Lianhua Qingwen Capsules, Antiviral Oral Liquid, Shuanghuanglian Oral Liquid, Lanqin Oral Liquid, and Jingyin Granules. Specific analysis is as follows:

1. Lianhua Qingwen Capsules

Lianhua Qingwen Capsules have effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, and promoting lung dispersion to relieve fever. They are particularly effective in treating influenza caused by wind-heat感冒 or influenza virus infection.

2. Antiviral Oral Liquid

Antiviral Oral Liquid is a traditional Chinese medicine composed of Isatis root (Banlangen), gypsum, reed rhizome (Lugen), raw Rehmannia, Acorus tatarinowii, forsythia, and other ingredients. It clears heat, removes dampness, detoxifies, and reduces internal fire. It can be used to treat symptoms of wind-heat感冒 and influenza, such as sore throat, fever, cough, shortness of breath, and dry mouth.

3. Shuanghuanglian Oral Liquid

Shuanghuanglian Oral Liquid has antiviral, heat-clearing, and detoxifying effects. Therefore, it exerts certain inhibitory effects on common viruses and influenza viruses, and clinically can be used both for treatment and prevention of influenza.

4. Lanqin Oral Liquid

Lanqin Oral Liquid is a traditional Chinese patent medicine that clears heat, detoxifies, and has antiviral properties. It is effective for influenza, especially suitable for patients with wind-heat感冒.

5. Jingyin Granules

Jingyin Granules consist of Schizonepeta, honeysuckle (Yinhua), Arctium seed (Niubangzi), Isatis leaf (Daqingye), and Evergreen leaves (Sijiqing). They function to clear heat and promote lung dispersion, making them also suitable for treating influenza.

The above medications should be taken under the guidance of a physician. Patients should not self-medicate to avoid adverse reactions.