Question
Can you drink Banlangen while taking Western medicine for hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by enteroviruses and is common in infants and preschool children, with high contagiousness. Clinical diagnosis involves the use of antiviral drugs, antipyretic and detoxification medications, and symptomatic treatment tends to be effective. Antiviral drugs must include Acyclovir, and Banlangen is a medication for clearing heat and detoxifying, which has a good effect on the treatment of hand, foot, and mouth disease. There are no contraindications with Western medicine, and drinking Banlangen while taking Western medicine can enhance the therapeutic effect. It is okay to drink Banlangen while taking Western medicine when you have hand, foot, and mouth disease.