If the dry and sore throat and runny nose are signs of heat and toxicity attacking the lungs, you can take Lianhua Qingdian Capsule. But the specific use of drugs should follow the guidance of the physician.
Lianhua Qingdian capsule, consists of forsythia, honeysuckle, sizzling ephedra, fried bitter almonds, gypsum and other components. It has the effect of clearing the plague and detoxifying the lungs and draining heat. It is used for the treatment of influenza, which is characterized by heat and toxicity attacking the lungs, with fever or high fever, malignant cold (fear of cold), muscle aches and pains, nasal congestion and runny nose, cough, headache, dry pharynx and sore throat, with a reddish tongue and yellowish or greasy moss.
Occasionally, gastrointestinal discomfort, abdominal distension and diarrhea may be seen when taking this medicine; avoid smoking, alcohol and spicy, cold and greasy food; it is not advisable to take tonic Chinese medicine at the same time during the period of taking this medicine; not suitable for people with wind-cold flu.