Huoxiang Zhengqi Water is a common over-the-counter drug that almost everyone knows about. However, in recent years, more shocking rumors about it have spread.

The same legend seems to be circulating in the circle of friends every year. Drinking Huoxiang Zhengqi Water like this is digging a hole for yourself! Severe cases can also cause death. Many netizens were concerned about whether they should believe it or not, so they forwarded it to their relatives and friends, and everyone knew about it. It is reported that the craziest picture currently circulating is this one:

Will you die immediately if you take Huoxiang Zhengqi water with these medicines?

Xu Lianghui, a clinical pharmacist at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Pharmacy of Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, said, “Although the statement is not rigorous, Huoxiang Zhengqi water really cannot be taken with cephalosporin.

Huoxiang Zhengqi water Water contains 40-50% ethanol (commonly known as alcohol), which is equivalent to drinking a small amount of alcohol. When taken together with drugs such as cephalosporins or metronidazole, disulfiram-like reactions may occur.

Disulfiram-like reactions may occur.

Also known as disulfiram reaction, when taking antibacterial drugs such as cephalosporins or metronidazole, even a small amount of alcohol or alcoholic beverages may cause headaches, vomiting, palpitations, and difficulty breathing. Severe cases may cause symptoms such as respiratory depression, myocardial infarction, shock, and acute heart failure.

Taking Huoxiang Zhengqi Water with these drugs does have risks, but it is still far from "immediate death". There is no need to panic too much. Generally, no special treatment is required. After stopping use, the symptoms can be gradually relieved. For patients with serious conditions, they should seek medical treatment immediately and take symptomatic treatment to maintain blood pressure and prevent shock.