Find a Drug Advanced Search

Bi Yan Pian

High-Protein Diet Slideshow

font size

Bi Yan Pian (Nose Inflammation Tablets)

What does Bi Yan Pian do?

Bi Yan Pian is a Chinese Medicinal Formula that is utilized when a patient is suffering from allergies, sinusitis, rhinitis, or nasal congestion. It is believed to reduce phlegm, clear nasal passages, and fight infections. It is sometimes taken in conjunction with cold formulas s.c. as Gan Mao Ling.

Should my health care professional be advised before I take Bi Yan Pian?

It is always good to keep your health care practitioner updated on medications, herbals, supplements or other therapies you may be participating in. They should be consulted first if you have any of these conditions, as Bi Yan Pian usage may be contraindicated: A tendency towards allergic reactions to other medicines, herbs, foods, dyes, or preservatives.

Are there other times my health care professional needs to be advised before I take Bi Yan Pian?

They should be consulted first if you are: Pregnant or trying to get pregnant. Breast-feeding. If you plan to administer this herb to a child.

How should I take this formula?

Take Bi Yan Pian tablets by mouth. Swallow the tablets with a large drink of warm water.

What should the dosage be?

Lengths of administration are usually based on the individual, severity of the symptoms and the type of problem. Generally, adults: 3-4 tablets, 3x daily children 5 to 10 years old: half dosage.

What other medicines may interact with Bi Yan Pian?

Unknown

What side effects may I notice from taking Bi Yan Pian?

If you experience any side effects, stop usage immediately and report them to your health care professional. Unknown

What do I need to watch out for with Bi Yan Pian?

There are many different brands of Chinese patent medicines/formulas and as with medicinal herbs, care should be taken with purchasing. Incorrectly labeled products and/or the presence of contaminants, adulterations, or substitutions have all been reported in conjunction with Chinese patent medicines. Contaminants s.c. as heavy metals and/or substitutions with pharmaceutical drugs (over the counter and prescription) are a serious health hazard. Care should be taken when purchasing. There have been reported cases of Chinese medicinal products being sold as Bi Yan Pian that contained acetaminophen. Use of known, recommended brands may reduce this possibility. See "Chinese Patent Medicines: Warning"

Where can I keep this product?

Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open. Store at room temperature between 15 and 30°C (59 and 86°F) unless otherwise specified. If there is an expiration date listed on the herbal product, throw away the unused portion after the expiration date.

Can you tell me a little more about Bi Yan Pian?

Bi Yan Pian is a Chinese Medicine whose formula is thought to be based on Xanthium Powder as describd in "Formulas to Aid the Living" (Ji Sheng Fan) by Dr. Yan Yong-He in 1253AD.

Usual Ingredients:

^{Cang Er Zi}	^{Xanthii Fructus}	^{Lian Qiao}	^{Forsythiae Suspensae Fructus}
^{Xin Yi Huo}	^{Liliflorae Magnoliae Flower}	^{Bai Zhi}	^{Angelicae Radix}
^{Gan Cao}	^{Glycyrrhizae Uralensis Radix}	^{Zhi Zi}	^{Gardeniae Jasminodis Fructus}
^{Huang Bai}	^{Phellodendri Cortex}	^{Ye Ju Hua}	^{Chysanthemi Indici Flower}
^{Jie Geng}	^{Platycodi Grandiflori Radix}	^{Fang Feng}	^{Ledebouriellae Sesloidis Radix}
^{Wu Wei Zi}	^{Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus}	^{Jing Jie}	^{Schizonepetae Tenuifoliae - Herb and Flower}