鸡骨草胶囊, Jigucao Jiaonang, 48capsules, for Hepatitis B/C & Cholecystitis

Drug Name
Jigucao Capsules
Jigucao Jiaonang

Ingredients
Herba Abri, Herba Artemisiae Scopariae, Fructus Gardeniae, Radix Notoginseng, Calculus Bovis Artifactus, Fel Bovis, Radix Paeoniae Alba, Herba Origani Vulgaris, Fructus Lycii, Fructus Jujubae.

Characteristics
This product is a capsule preparation with brownish-powder contents; it has a bitter taste.

Actions & Indications
Soothes the liver, promotes bile secretion, clears heat, and detoxifies. Used for acute and chronic hepatitis and cholecystitis belonging to the syndrome of damp-heat in the liver and gallbladder.

Dosage & Administration
Oral use. 4 capsules each time, 3 times daily.

Adverse Reactions
Not yet clearly defined.

Contraindications
Contraindicated in pregnant women.

Precautions

1. Avoid smoking, alcohol, and spicy foods.
2. Do not take tonic traditional Chinese medicines concurrently during medication.
3. Patients with severe chronic conditions (e.g., hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, liver disease, kidney disease) should use under physician guidance.
4. If symptoms do not improve after 3 days of treatment, consult a physician.
5. Pediatric and elderly patients should use under physician guidance.
6. Contraindicated in individuals with hypersensitivity to this product; use with caution in allergic individuals.
7. Do not use if drug characteristics change.
8. Pediatric use requires adult supervision.
9. Keep out of reach of children.
10. Consult a physician or pharmacist before use if taking other medications.

Special Population Guidelines

• Pediatric Use: Use under physician guidance.
• Pregnancy & Lactation: Contraindicated in pregnant women.
• Geriatric Use: Use under physician guidance.

Drug Interactions
Consult a physician or pharmacist before use if taking other medications.

Pharmacological Actions
Primarily addresses damp-heat obstruction and liver qi stagnation. The formulation uses Herba Abri as the principal ingredient for its sweet-cool properties, clearing heat, detoxifying, soothing the liver, and dispersing stasis. Supported by Herba Artemisiae Scopariae to clear heat, eliminate dampness, and reduce jaundice; Fructus Gardeniae to clear heat from the triple burners, purge fire, eliminate irritability, clear heat, eliminate dampness, and cool blood to detoxify.

Storage
Store in a sealed container, protected from light, and keep in a cool place.

Specification
0.5 grams per capsule.

Packaging
Plastic bottles, 48 capsules per bottle.

Expiration
36 months.