To prevent heatstroke, you can prepare some medicines such as Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Shui, Ten Drops of Water and Ren Dan as prescribed by your doctor.
1. Patchouli Zhengqi Shui is made of Cangzhu, Chenpi, Houpu and other traditional Chinese medicines, which has the effect of relieving the surface and dampness (relieving the evils of external sensation and getting rid of dampness in the body), regulating the qi and the middle (regulating the qi of the spleen and stomach to make the functions of the spleen and stomach smooth), and it can prevent heatstroke effectively.
Adverse reactions such as nausea, vomiting, rash, itching, dizziness, flushing, palpitation and other adverse effects may occur after taking Iao Xiang Zheng Qi Shui. Those who are allergic to the constituents of the drug should be prohibited. The product contains alcohol, so it needs to be strictly prohibited from being used in combination with cephalosporins, metronidazole, tinidazole, ketoconazole, furazolidone and other drugs to avoid disulfiram-like reactions; it is prohibited for those who are allergic to alcohol.
2. Ten drops of water is made of camphor, dry ginger, rhubarb and other traditional Chinese medicines, which has the effect of strengthening the stomach and eliminating heatstroke. It is used for the treatment of dizziness, nausea, abdominal pain, gastrointestinal discomfort caused by heatstroke.
The adverse effects of Ten Drops are not clear, pregnant women are forbidden to take it, and patients suffering from high blood pressure or heart disease should not take it.
3. Rendan is made of cumin, ice chips, wood incense and other Chinese medicines, can improve the symptoms of nausea and vomiting caused by heatstroke. However, it is less effective compared to Pentothal, and is suitable for mild heatstroke.
The adverse effects of Rendan are not clear, and it is prohibited for infants, young children and pregnant women.
In addition to taking the above medications to prevent heatstroke, it is also important to avoid going out in hot weather and to drink plenty of water to prevent excessive loss of body fluids.