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Chenchuanan & Yechuanjing

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01cca.gif (8812 bytes) Indications: Chengchuanan & Yechuanjing are indicated for Asthma, Bronchitis and Pulmonary Emphysema

Usage & Dosage: During asthma attacks period, Chenchuanan No.1 should be taken in the morning before breakfast and Yechuanjing No.1 should be taken in the evening before going to bed. During asthma-relieving period, Chenchuanan No.2 should be taken in the morning before breakfast and Yechuanjing No.2 should be taken in the evening before going to bed.

Dosage: once 1/4-1/3 piece for children of 1-3 years old;

                     1/3-1/2 piece for children of 4-6 years old;

                     1/2-3/4 piece for children of 7-9 years old;

                     3/4-1 piece for children of 10-13 years old;

    1. piece for patients of more than 13 years old.

The drugs should be taken twice a day at the dosages above. For patients at the stage of attacks,take Kechuanan No.1 250mg(a piece of tablet)every morning and Xiaochuanjing No.1 250mg every night for one month.Then reduce the dosage gradually to a stop and instead of No.1 tablets begin to take No.2 tablets for a period of 6-10 months subject to oneกฏs condition.If mild attacks arise due to infections or some other causes during taking of No.2 tablets,No.1 tablets should be administered additionally for 2-4 days and anti-infection agents should also be given simultaniously.If no attacks occur during the whole course of taking of No.2 tablets,the drugs can be tapered off untill a stoppage.

Warning If one piece of tablet fails to control the asthma attacks, the dosages may be increased but must not be more than 2 pieces. And it is not right to increase the dosage one month after another in succession. For Bronchitis and Emphysema, the medicines can help to relieve the symptoms, lessen sufferings and build up health for the patients. But it can not cure the disease once and for all.