Will medicinal boiling water be ineffective

Whether medicinal boiling water is ineffective depends on the type of drug, and some drugs may have their ingredients destroyed or their efficacy reduced due to high temperatures.

Traditional Chinese medicine granules or granules are usually made from extracts of medicinal herbs. Brewing with boiling water may accelerate the dissolution of active ingredients, but some drugs containing volatile components such as peppermint and patchouli may lose their efficacy at high temperatures. Enzyme preparations such as trypsin enteric coated capsules and probiotics such as Bifidobacterium triple active powder in Western medicine may become inactive when exposed to high temperatures. Sugar coated or enteric coated tablets may dissolve prematurely in high-temperature water, affecting the release site of drugs in the gastrointestinal tract, such as aspirin enteric coated tablets and omeprazole enteric coated capsules. Some drugs with stable chemical properties, such as vitamin C effervescent tablets and zinc gluconate granules, can be more effective when taken with warm or cold water. The minerals in traditional Chinese medicine, such as gypsum and oysters, need to be decocted for a long time to be effective, and it is difficult to extract the active ingredients when brewed with boiling water for a short period of time. If biological agents such as recombinant human interferon for injection are mistakenly dissolved in boiling water, the protein structure is easily damaged.

It is recommended to read the dissolution requirements in the drug instructions or consult a physician or pharmacist. Daily medication can be taken with warm water at 40-60 ℃, avoiding direct brewing with boiling water. Special drugs such as live bacterial preparations that require refrigeration should be used strictly according to storage conditions. If abnormal reactions occur after taking medication, seek medical attention promptly and do not adjust the medication method on your own.