Xiao Chai Hu Ke Li 小柴胡颗粒

Xiao Chai Hu Granules are a traditional Chinese patent medicine. They belong to the harmonizing category and have the effects of releasing the exterior, clearing heat, and soothing the liver and stomach. They are mainly used for external contraction disease with Shaoyang syndrome, presenting with alternating chills and fever, fullness in the chest and hypochondrium, poor appetite, irritability with nausea, bitter taste in the mouth, and dry throat.

Drug Category
Class A over-the-counter (OTC) medicine

Specifications

1. 10 g per sachet

2. 4 g per sachet (sugar-free)

3. 2.5 g per sachet (sugar-free)

Ingredients
Bupleurum (Chai Hu), Pinellia (Zhi Ban Xia), Scutellaria (Huang Qin), Codonopsis (Dang Shen), Licorice (Gan Cao), Fresh Ginger (Sheng Jiang), Jujube (Da Zao)

Description
Yellow to brown granules with a sweet taste, or brown-yellow granules with a light, slightly pungent taste.

Functions and Indications
Releases the exterior, clears heat, and soothes the liver and stomach.
Used for external contraction disease with Shaoyang syndrome, presenting with alternating chills and fever, fullness in the chest and hypochondrium, poor appetite, irritability with nausea, bitter taste in the mouth, and dry throat.

Administration and Dosage
Dissolve in hot water.
1–2 sachets per dose, 3 times daily.

Adverse Reactions
Not yet clear.

Contraindications
Not yet clear.

Precautions

1. Avoid smoking, alcohol, and spicy, raw, cold, or greasy foods.

2. Do not take concurrently with tonic traditional Chinese medicines.

3. Not suitable for wind-cold type common cold.

4. Diabetes patients and those with severe chronic diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, liver disease, or kidney disease should use under a physician’s guidance.

5. Children, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and the elderly or frail should use under a physician’s guidance.

6. Patients with fever exceeding 38.5°C should seek medical attention.

7. If symptoms do not improve after 3 days, consult a physician.

8. Contraindicated in patients allergic to this product; use with caution in those with allergic constitution.

9. Do not use if the appearance of the product has changed.

10. Children must use under adult supervision.

11. Keep out of reach of children.

12. If using other medications, consult a physician or pharmacist before use.

        小柴胡颗粒，中成药名。为和解剂，具有解表散热，疏肝和胃之功效。主治外感病，邪犯少阳证，症见寒热往来、胸胁苦满、食欲不振、心烦喜呕、口苦咽干。

药品类型
非处方甲类。

药品规格
①每袋装10g；②4g（无蔗糖）；③2.5g（无蔗糖）。

组成
柴胡、姜半夏、黄芩、党参、甘草、生姜、大枣。

性状
本品为黄色至棕褐色的颗粒；味甜。或为棕黄色的颗粒；味淡、微辛。

主要功效
解表散热，疏肝和胃。用于外感病，邪犯少阳证，症见寒热往来、胸胁苦满、食欲不振、心烦喜呕、口苦咽干。

适用病症
外感病，邪犯少阳证，症见寒热往来、胸胁苦满、食欲不振、心烦喜呕、口苦咽干。

用法用量
开水冲服。一次1~2袋，一日3次。

不良反应
尚不明确。

药品禁忌
尚不明确。

注意事项
1.忌烟、酒及辛辣、生冷、油腻食物。
2.不宜在服药期间同时服用滋补性中药。
3.风寒感冒者不适用。
4.糖尿病患者及有高血压、心脏病、肝病、肾病等慢性病严重者应在医师指导下服用。
5.儿童、孕妇、哺乳期妇女、年老体弱者应在医师指导下服用。
6.发热体温超过38.5度的患者，应去医院就诊。
7.服药3天症状无缓解，应去医院就诊。
8.对本品过敏者禁用，过敏体质者慎用。
9.本品性状发生改变时禁止使用。
10.儿童必须在成人监护下使用。
11.请将本品放在儿童不能接触的地方。
12.如正在使用其他药品，使用本品前请咨询医师或药师。