What should I pay attention to after applying Sanfutie?

It is understood that in addition to drugs that can directly treat diseases such as bronchial asthma, the Sanfutie in traditional Chinese medicine also has the effect of auxiliary treatment, and can help the patient's body absorb the drug quickly, with significant therapeutic effects. However, some netizens said that they don’t know much about this Sanfu sticker, and don’t know what precautions to take during use. So, what are the precautions for Sanfutie?

Before applying the Sanfutie, it is best to avoid spicy and cold foods for 1-2 weeks, such as seafood, chili peppers, garlic, beef, mutton, fresh lychees, cold dishes, cold drinks, etc. should also be avoided as much as possible. Smoke less and do not drink alcohol to avoid weakening the efficacy of the medicine.

Secondly, pay attention to protecting and cleaning the skin, especially the skin where the acupoints are applied. Take anti-mosquito preparations before going out to prevent skin redness, swelling or infection caused by mosquito bites. The day before applying the patch, take a bath with a mild bath product to remove oil from the skin surface.

Finally, if you find that the skin at the acupoint is broken before application, or if you have symptoms of acute infection such as fever, headache, diarrhea and vomiting, you need to postpone the first application. Liu Dequan said: "Don't worry if you can't apply the patch on time. The effect will not be affected if the application time is one or two days different." In addition, if a woman has a heavy menstrual bleeding, the application can be appropriately postponed.

When applying the Sanfutie, be sure to wear loose clothing to prevent allergies. When applying the patch, it is best to wear loose, breathable, comfortable and sweat-absorbent cotton clothing, and avoid tight synthetic clothing. To prevent the ointment from staining your clothes, it is best to wear dark-colored clothes on the day. If you are applying the tape for the first time or have particularly sensitive skin, you can try it at home in advance to see if you are allergic to the tape. If you have allergic symptoms, be sure to tell your doctor before applying the tape and use a hypoallergenic tape instead. If you are particularly afraid of heat and sweat easily, you can also communicate with the doctor in advance. They will apply fewer layers of tape when fixing the patch according to the situation to make you feel more comfortable; or you can choose to go to the hospital for application in the late afternoon, not when the weather is hottest.

In addition, there are some precautions when applying the Sanfutie. Children under 2 years old should not be applied with the plaster. First, their skin is too delicate and they may not be able to tolerate the stimulation of the drug; second, the children are too young and cannot clearly express their symptoms when they feel uncomfortable, which will affect the safety of the treatment. Generally speaking, it takes more than half an hour for the Sanfu plaster to be effective for children. Clinically, it is recommended that the Sanfu plaster be applied to children for a maximum of two hours. If the child's skin is particularly sensitive, he or she will soon feel discomfort such as burning or pain, and the plaster must be removed in advance.

After applying the Sanfutie, be careful not to extend the duration. After application, you should reduce exercise and try to avoid sweating to prevent the patch from falling off. You will feel hot after applying the patch and you can stay in a cool place, but don't be too greedy for coolness. Do not enter an air-conditioned room with very low temperature immediately to prevent the cold from shrinking the pores and affecting the absorption of the drug. Do not blow the fan or air conditioner directly at the application area.

Finally, Chinese medicine experts remind that for the first application, adults should generally keep it on for 6-8 hours and children for 2-3 hours. When the time is up, you should remove it on time. Do not extend the application time without permission to avoid skin allergies.