Scope of application of Chinese patent medicine

Chinese patent medicine is a preparation made of Chinese herbal medicine under the guidance of Chinese medicine theory and according to the prescribed prescription, production technology and quality standards. It is easy to carry and use. Chinese patent medicines are divided into three types: oral, external and injection.

The commonly used dosage forms of oral Chinese patent medicine are pills, powders, granules, tablets and capsules. It is mainly suitable for various diseases caused by abnormal qi and blood of viscera. Generally speaking, oral Chinese patent medicines have strict requirements on the toxic and side effects of Chinese herbal medicines. Commonly used Chinese patent medicines for external use include plaster, liniment, suppository, nasal drops, eye drops, aerosol and so on. , mainly suitable for ulcers, trauma, skin and various diseases of ENT. A considerable number of Chinese patent medicines for external use have different degrees of toxicity, so be careful when using them to prevent poisoning. Traditional Chinese medicine injection can be divided into intradermal injection, subcutaneous injection, intramuscular injection, intravenous injection and acupoint injection, which are generally carried out by medical personnel in accordance with strict operating procedures to avoid medical accidents.