Can children take Lianhua Qingwen Capsules?

Jul 14, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My best friend’s child recently caught a cold, and she happens to have several packs of Lianhua Qingwen Capsules at home. So she’s wondering: Can children take Lianhua Qingwen Capsules?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
Children can take Lianhua Qingwen Capsules. Lianhua Qingwen Capsules are a traditional Chinese patent medicine whose main ingredients include Forsythia suspensa and Honeysuckle flower. They do not contain hormonal components and therefore will not adversely affect children’s health. Additionally, this medication helps eliminate internal “heat” (a concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine) and may alleviate symptoms such as coughing and rhinorrhea. However, patients should take the medication only as directed by a physician and must not use it indiscriminately or without medical supervision.