The role of sugar-coated pCms is, firstly, to cover up the unpleasant smell of Chinese medicine, and secondly, to protect Chinese medicine from moisture and deterioration and prolong its shelf life. The third is to improve the taste, easy to take.
1. Masking the smell: Chinese medicines have different smells, pCms are usually composed of many kinds of Chinese medicines, the smell is quite unpleasant, sugar coating can cover the smell.
2. Preservation of quality: Powdered Chinese medicine is usually susceptible to deterioration caused by moisture during storage, and sugar-coating can prevent moisture and prolong the expiration date.
3. Improvement of taste: most of the Chinese medicines are bitter in taste and difficult to swallow, but after being coated with sugar, they become sweet and easy to be accepted.
After sugar-coating, pCms are not suitable for diabetic patients. Diabetic patients can choose uncoated tablets or film-coated tablets. If medication is needed, it should be directed by a doctor.