Can Gentian Diarrhea Pill and Baohe Pill be taken together?

It is not recommended to take Gentian Diarrhea Pill and Baohe Pill together, although there is no contraindication for the two drugs, unauthorized use of the same drug may affect the efficacy of the drug or cause adverse reactions. Please follow your doctor’s instructions when taking the medication. Gentian Diarrhea Pill is composed of gentian, Sichuan Mutong, Angelica sinensis, Radix et Rhizoma Dioscoreae and other medicines. Its efficacy is to dredge the liver and gallbladder (dredge the qi of the liver and gallbladder), clear heat and remove dampness. It is mainly used to treat dizziness and headache, tinnitus and deafness, and pain in the abdomen and ribs due to damp-heat in the liver and gallbladder (accumulation of damp-heat and evil qi in the liver and gallbladder). This medicine is forbidden for pregnant women, and should be used with caution for those with spleen deficiency and diarrhea (diarrhea caused by weak function of the spleen), and those who are physically weak; avoid spicy, oily and other stimulating foods during the period of taking the medicine. Baohe Pill is composed of hawthorn, hexagrams, lycopodium, malt and other drugs. Its efficacy is to eliminate food stagnation (promote food digestion) and harmonize the stomach. It is mainly used to treat food stagnation caused by poor diet, which is characterized by abdominal distension, belching (hiccups) and acid reflux, and lack of appetite. During the period of taking the medicine, it is advisable to have a light and easy-to-digest diet, avoid overeating and greasy food. For specific use of the drug, please consult a medical professional.