Commonly used Chinese medicines for strengthening the spleen and expelling phlegm include Er Chen Pills, Expectorant Cough Capsules and Tangerine Red Pills for Cough. Er Chen Pills have the effects of drying dampness and resolving phlegm (expelling dampness by drying dampness and resolving phlegm), regulating qi and harmonizing the stomach; expectorant cough capsules have the effects of strengthening the spleen and drying dampness, expelling phlegm and relieving cough; and tangerine red pills for relieving cough have the effects of clearing the lungs, relieving cough and resolving phlegm.
Er Chen Pills are often used to treat cough and phlegm caused by stagnation of phlegm and dampness, chest and epigastric distension, nausea and vomiting.
Expectorant and Cough Relieving Capsule is mostly used for the treatment of chronic bronchitis and bronchitis combined with emphysema, pulmonary heart disease caused by excessive phlegm, cough, wheezing and other symptoms. Occasionally, mild dyspepsia, rash, headache and elevated aminotransferases have been seen, and there are also reports of causing gastrointestinal bleeding and aggravating ulcers.
Cough Relieving Tangerine Red Pill is mostly used for the treatment of cough with profuse phlegm caused by phlegm-heat obstruction of the lungs, chest fullness (distension and discomfort in the chest), shortness of breath, dry throat and itchy throat, etc. It is not recommended to take spicy, oily or greasy food. Avoid spicy and greasy food.
It is recommended to use medication according to the condition under the guidance of a doctor.