Iron deficiency anemia can be identified by taking Chinese patent medicines such as Strengthening the Spleen and Promoting Blood Granules and Yizhong Promoting Blood Capsules, which should be used under the guidance of a doctor.
1. Strengthening the spleen and blood granules is a proprietary Chinese medicine. It is composed of Codonopsis, Poria, Atractylodes macrocephala, Astragalus, Chinese yam, ferrous sulfate and so on. It has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach (restoring the functions of spleen and stomach), nourishing blood and tranquilizing the mind (stabilizing the mind and soothing the emotions by nourishing the blood). It is used for children with iron deficiency anemia of weak spleen and stomach and heart and spleen (heart and spleen organs are weak) type; adults with iron deficiency anemia of qi and blood deficiency type.
There are adverse reactions such as epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting and mild diarrhea after taking the medicine. It is contraindicated for patients with non-iron deficiency anemia (e.g. thalassemia). Not suitable for patients with colds. Do not combine with drugs containing tannins. It is prohibited for those who are allergic to this product, and should be used with caution for those with allergies.
2. Yi Zhong Sheng Blood Capsule is a proprietary Chinese medicine. It is composed of Codonopsis pilosula, Chinese yam, Semen Coix lacryma (fried), Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Semen Aristolochiae, and so on. It has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach, benefiting qi and blood. It is used for those with yellowish color (yellow and lusterless), dizziness, poor appetite, shortness of breath, abdominal distension after eating caused by weakness of spleen and stomach, deficiency of qi and blood, and iron deficiency anemia with the above symptoms.
After taking Yizhong Sheng Blood Capsules, there are adverse reactions such as nausea, burning sensation in the stomach and epigastric region, increased frequency of bowel movements, intestinal sounds, mild abdominal pain. It is forbidden to combine with tea and drugs containing tannin. Allergic to this product is prohibited. Use with caution in pregnant women.
If you have a need for medication, you should go to the hospital for a clear diagnosis, and use the medication after being prescribed by a doctor, do not use the medication blindly on your own, so as not to cause adverse effects on the body.