Which is better, Tianqi dysmenorrhea capsule or ibuprofen?

Tianqi Dysmenorrhea Capsule is a traditional Chinese medicine and can be used to treat dysmenorrhea. Ibuprofen is a western medicine used to treat mild to moderate pain. They are different types of drugs and cannot be compared directly. Tianqi Dysmenorrhea Capsule is composed of Panax notoginseng, Yanhuisuo, Wu Lingyi, Chuanxiong and other medicines, which have the effect of regulating qi and blood, relieving pain and regulating menstruation, and can be used clinically for the treatment of dysmenorrhea as well as menstrual irregularities caused by cold evils. The adverse effects and contraindications of this drug are not clear, and it is not recommended for patients with deficiency of qi and blood. Ibuprofen is a western medicine, the dosage form includes tablets, capsules, etc. It has the efficacy of antipyretic and analgesic, and can be used for the treatment of mild to moderate pain, such as headache, arthralgia, dysmenorrhea, etc., and can also alleviate fever caused by colds. After use, adverse reactions such as nausea and vomiting may occur. Patients with severe liver or kidney insufficiency and pregnant women should not use this medicine. It is contraindicated in cases of allergy to any of the components of the drug, active peptic ulcer, and so on. The above two medicines are different from each other, so there is no direct comparison of their efficacy, so there is no argument that one is better than the other. The use of the above drugs must follow the doctor’s instructions, do not blindly use their own medicine, so as not to cause adverse consequences.