Redness and fever after taking Patchouli Zhengqi Shui are abnormal phenomena, which may be caused by adverse drug reactions and disulfiram-like reactions.
Patchouli Zhengqi Shui has the effect of regulating qi and zhong (regulating the qi of the spleen and stomach to make the functions of the spleen and stomach smooth), relieving the surface and resolving dampness (relieving the evil qi of the external senses and dispelling the dampness in the body). It can be used to treat internal injury and stagnation of dampness (stagnation of dampness in the body due to overly cold diet, etc.), external wind-cold and cold. The drug is contraindicated for those who are allergic to the components of the product and those who are allergic to alcohol.
The instruction manual of Ioannis Water points out that the adverse reactions of this product include flushing, itching, rash, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, palpitations and so on. This product contains alcohol, and when used concurrently with cephalosporins (such as cefuroxime, etc.), metronidazole, ketoconazole, etc., disulfiram-like reactions, such as facial flushing, headache, vomiting, palpitations, chest tightness, shortness of breath, dyspnea, drop in blood pressure, shock, etc., can occur.
If the above symptoms occur, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, do not blindly and indiscriminately use their own medication, so as to avoid delays in the condition.