Can the elderly take Sheng Vein Drink

From the contraindications and precautions of Sheng Vein Drink, there is no clear indication that this drug is prohibited for the elderly, so under the guidance of a physician, the elderly can take Sheng Vein Drink within the scope of the indications. The drink is a proprietary Chinese medicine. It is composed of red ginseng, maitake, and schizandra. It has the efficacy of benefiting the qi and restoring the veins (making the veins full and smooth by replenishing the qi), nourishing yin and generating fluids. It is used for palpitation (rapid heartbeat, often accompanied by panic) caused by deficiency of both qi and yin, symptoms such as palpitation, shortness of breath, dry mouth and desire to drink, heartburn, and spontaneous sweating (involuntary sweating during the daytime, aggravated by sweating with slight movement). Adverse effects and contraindications of Sheng Vein Drink are not clear. Precautions should be taken when there is weakness of the spleen and stomach, vomiting and diarrhea, abdominal distension and loose stools, cough and phlegm; should not be taken by patients with colds and fever; prohibited to those who are allergic to the drug; allergic individuals should be cautious. Chinese medicines or proprietary Chinese medicines need to be used under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, individuals should not use blindly to avoid adverse consequences.