The worsening of bad breath after taking Huo Xiang Qing Qi Tablet may be considered as the wrong medicine.
Patchouli Zhengqi Tablet is a proprietary Chinese medicine, which is composed of Liuxinqu, Licorice, Gypsum, Patchouli, Gardenia, Fenghuang, and Nan Shanzha. Because Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Tablet can clinically clear heat and dampness, wake up the spleen and eliminate stagnation, it is mainly used to treat symptoms such as not thinking about food, bitter mouth, bad breath, indigestion, and distension of the epigastrium (abdomen) caused by dampness and heat in the spleen and stomach.
If the symptoms of people with bad breath worsen after taking this medicine, it may be that the medicine is not suitable for the symptoms, and it is considered that the bad breath may be caused by dietary stagnation and other factors.
It is recommended to re-diagnose the symptoms and use the medicine. Patchouli Zhengqi Tablet is contraindicated in pregnant women, and a doctor should also be consulted before using the medicine.