Question

The patient is a 5-year-old child suffering from tonsillitis with white discharge. The previous treatment method was intravenous drip once a month. The child is currently taking Huaiqi Huang granules but wants to know how many days a treatment course should last.

Answer

Huaiqi Huang granules are primarily used to nourish Qi and Yin, suitable for children with weak constitution due to deficiency of both Qi and Yin, recurrent colds, or elderly people with weak after illness. The dosage is to be taken with boiling water, with adults taking 1 to 2 bags per time, twice daily; for children aged 1 to 3 years, half a bag per time, twice daily; for children aged 3 to 12 years, 1 bag per time, twice daily. Generally, the total dosage should be continued until symptoms subside. For a 5-year-old child, if using Huaiqi Huang granules to regulate the constitution, one treatment course is typically about one month.