Scutellaria baicalensis capsule can treat acute pharyngitis, but is not recommended for the treatment of chronic pharyngitis.
Scutellaria baicalensis capsule is composed of Scutellaria baicalensis, Rhizoma Coptidis, Cyperus rotundus, Forsythia, Radix Paeoniae alba and Glycyrrhiza glabra. It has the efficacy of clearing heat and removing toxins, subduing swelling and relieving pain. It can be used for the treatment of internal heat resulting in sore throat, mouth and tongue sores, bitter mouth and dry mouth, abdominal pain and dysentery, damp-heat leucorrhea, carbuncles and boils and other conditions. Adverse drug reactions and contraindications are not clear.
Acute pharyngolaryngitis patients with symptoms mainly solid heat, can be used to clear the heat and detoxification of Scutellaria capsule to eliminate swelling.
Chronic pharyngolaryngitis patients with Yin deficiency and internal heat, the treatment should nourish Yin and clear the fire, Scutellaria baicalensis capsule is too bitter cold, bitter cold injury to the Yin, chronic pharyngolaryngitis patients oral Scutellaria baicalensis capsule may lead to exacerbation of the symptoms.
The use of drugs need to follow the doctor’s instructions, do not unauthorized use of drugs, in order to avoid adverse consequences.