As early as April this year, Yiling Pharmaceutical, the exclusive manufacturer of Lianhua Qingwen, issued the Description of Packaging Forms of Lianhua Qingwen Capsules/Granules, pointing out that there are two packaging forms for Lianhua Qingwen Capsules/Granules (hereinafter referred to as "Lianhua Qingwen") in the market, showing the trademarks of Yiling and Lianhua respectively, because enterprises are optimizing product classification management. The appearance of the medicine box has also changed slightly, as shown below.
Due to the upgrading of packaging, there are two kinds of outer packaging products on the market at present. Lianhua Qingwen has been replaced with new and old packaging, and the drugs in both packages are genuine, so consumers can use them with confidence.
It's "Hua Lian Wen Qing", not "Hua Lian Wen Qing"
If you are careful, you may find that this is "Hua Lian Wen Qing" rather than "Lotus Wen Qing". As an ornamental plant, "Lotus" is recognized by everyone, so what is "Lotus"?
In the composition list of Lotus Qingwen, there is no word Lotus. The top two drugs in the ingredient list are forsythia suspensa and honeysuckle.
In fact, the name of Lianhua Qingwen is taken from these two traditional Chinese medicines. "Lian" refers to forsythia suspensa and "flower" refers to honeysuckle. Lianhua Qingwen was developed on the basis of Maxingshi dry soup made by Zhang Zhongjing in the Eastern Han Dynasty and Yinqiao powder made in Wu Jutong in the Qing Dynasty. Drawing lessons from Wu You's experience in treating epidemic diseases with rhubarb in Ming Dynasty, and combining with Huoxiang to eliminate dampness and protect spleen and stomach, Rhodiola can regulate immunity and strengthen the body resistance. In other words, it combines the medical experience of three generations of famous doctors in Han, Ming and Qing dynasties in treating colds, flu and other exogenous fever, combined with modern pharmacological research.
In April, 2020, the State Drug Administration approved Lianhua Qingwen, adding a new indication of "novel coronavirus light and common type" on the basis of the original approved indication. Previously, Lianhua Qingwen was approved for the treatment of influenza, which belongs to the syndrome that heat toxin invades the lungs, with symptoms such as fever, aversion to cold and muscle aches.
How to choose Lianhua Qingwen capsules and granules?
Lianhua Qingwen Capsule and Lianhua Qingwen Granule are common in the market. The formula, curative effect and indications of these two dosage forms are the same, and they are both taken orally, that is, they are both administered through the gastrointestinal tract.
Capsules are solid preparations made by filling active ingredients in capsules. This dosage form is more convenient to control the time of dispersion, decomposition, dissolution and absorption of capsules in gastrointestinal tract, so as to achieve the purpose of sustained and local release of drugs.
Granules have the characteristics of quick absorption and quick response. In addition, some people with poor swallowing function or poor medication compliance, such as children, the elderly, people with swallowing dysfunction, etc., are suitable for taking granules. However, because the granules need to be taken with warm boiled water before they can be used, it is more convenient to choose Lianhua Qingwen Capsule when there are business or travel needs.
Who else is in the "Lotus" series?
According to the reply of the Director-General of Yiling Pharmaceutical on the investor relations platform, "Lotus" is a sub-brand established under the company's parent brand based on the requirements of the company's brand strategy. In the future, the outer packaging trademark of Lianhua series products will be replaced by Lianhua logo.
At present, in the field of respiratory diseases treatment, Lianhua Qingwen capsules/granules for treating common cold, influenza and COVID-19, and Lianhua Qingke tablets for treating cough and expectoration have been developed and marketed. In the field of great health, "Lianhua" brand adheres to the concept of "prevention before illness" and continues the advantages of Lianhua in clearing away lung heat and treating respiratory diseases. A series of Lianhua respiratory health products, such as Lianhua Qingfei Tea, Lianhua Qingwen Baozhu Mask, Lianhua Qingyan Bacteriostatic Spray and Lianhua Air Disinfection Gel, were developed to protect respiratory health. (Graphic Michelle Ye)