Modern Medicine in China: How People in the Middle Kingdom Approach Healthcare
When we think of Chinese medicine, acupuncture, herbal remedies, and qigong often come to mind. However, behind this traditional image lies a highly developed, technology-driven healthcare system grounded in evidence-based medicine.
In China, modern (Western-style) medicine forms the backbone of clinical practice. Hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies nationwide rely on registered pharmaceutical products developed according to international scientific standards. Chinese citizens trust and widely use these medications—for everything from common colds to chronic conditions.
Leading Chinese pharmaceutical companies—such as Sinopharm, Fosun Pharma, and Hengrui Medicine—produce millions of medicine packages annually. All products undergo strict registration, clinical trials, and quality control in compliance with China’s national Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
Below is an overview of medications commonly used in China’s modern healthcare system. This information is provided for educational purposes only and reflects standard medical practice in the People’s Republic of China.
Important: We do not sell pharmaceutical drugs. The products featured on our website are natural goods based on traditional Chinese health culture. All medications must be prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional. Self-medication can be dangerous.
Medications Commonly Used in China’s Healthcare System
速效救心丸 — Su Xiao Jiu Xin Wan
Transliteration: Sù Xiào Jiù Xīn Wán
Name meaning: "Rapid-Effect Heart-Saving Pills" — from "Su Xiao" (rapid effect), "Jiu" (save), and "Xin" (heart).
Manufacturer: Tianjin Daren Tang Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. (No. 6 Traditional Chinese Medicine Factory).
Registration Number: 国药准字Z12020025 — officially registered in China.
Form: Pills, 60 pills per blister (2 blisters per box). OTC product.
Description: A TCM formula designed for emergency relief of angina and heart attack symptoms. Traditionally used for "Blood stasis" in the heart, causing chest pain and discomfort.
Use for: Commonly used for:
- Chest pain, especially during physical exertion
- Feeling of pressure or squeezing in the chest
- Panic, fear of death during an attack
- Shortness of breath, sweating, pallor
- Prevention before physical activity
Contraindications: Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Avoid during acute inflammation. Not a substitute for emergency medical care. In case of heart attack symptoms — call emergency services immediately!
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For emergency relief of angina symptoms. In case of heart attack — call emergency services!
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苯磺酸氨氯地平片 — Amlodipine Besilate Tablets
Transliteration: Běn Huáng Suān Ān Lǜ Dì Píng Piàn
Name meaning: "Amlodipine Besilate Tablets" — the chemical name of the active ingredient.
Manufacturer: Jingxin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Registration Number: 国药准字H20103356 — officially registered medicine in China (H indicates a chemical drug).
Form: Tablets, 5mg × 14 tablets × 2 blisters. Prescription-only medication (not OTC).
Description: A modern pharmaceutical belonging to the calcium channel blocker group. Used for treating hypertension and stable angina pectoris. Works by relaxing smooth muscle in blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow to the heart.
Use for: Commonly used for:
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Stable angina pectoris
- Reducing cardiac workload in ischemic heart disease
Contraindications: Do not use if allergic to amlodipine or any ingredient. Contraindicated in severe heart failure, aortic stenosis, or hypotension. Do not combine with other antihypertensive drugs without medical advice. Always consult a cardiologist before use.
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Prescription Medicine. Requires a prescription. For treating hypertension and ischemic heart disease.
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赛治® Thyrozol® 10 mg — Jia Xiu Mi Zuo Pian
Transliteration: Jiǎ Xiū Mí Zuò Piàn
Name meaning: "Methimazole Tablets" — from the chemical name of the active ingredient: Methimazole.
Manufacturer: Merck — Международная фармацевтическая компания.
Registration Number: 国药准字H20205041 — officially registered as a medicine in China.
Form: Tablets, 50 tablets per blister. Prescription-only (Rx).
Description: A pharmaceutical drug used to treat hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland). The active ingredient, methimazole, blocks the synthesis of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4).
Use for: Commonly used for:
- Hyperthyroidism (thyrotoxicosis)
- Graves' disease (diffuse toxic goiter)
- Toxic nodular goiter
- Preparation for thyroid surgery
- Preparation for radioactive iodine treatment
Contraindications: Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Avoid during acute infections. Do not combine with other thyroid treatments without medical advice. Always consult an endocrinologist before use.
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Medicine. Requires prescription. For treating hyperthyroidism and Graves' disease.
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盐酸舍曲林片 — Sertraline Hydrochloride Tablets
Transliteration: Yán Suān Shè Qū Lín Piàn
Name meaning: "Sertraline Hydrochloride Tablets" — from "Yan Suan" (hydrochloride) and "She Qu Lin" (sertraline).
Manufacturer: VIATRIS — Viatris Pharmaceutical Company.
Registration Number: Not shown on packaging (this is a Western drug, registration is country-specific).
Form: Tablets, 14 tablets per blister. Prescription only.
Description: A synthetic pharmaceutical belonging to the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Used for treating depression, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other mental health conditions.
Use for: Prescribed by a doctor for:
- Depression (moderate to severe)
- Panic attacks, anxiety disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Social phobia, PTSD
- PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder)
Contraindications: Do not take without a doctor's prescription. Do not combine with other antidepressants without professional advice. Avoid if allergic to any ingredient. Always consult a psychiatrist before use.
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Important: This is a prescription medicine. Requires a doctor's prescription. Not a dietary supplement.
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蒙脱石散 — Montmorillonite Powder
Transliteration: Méng Tuō Shí Sǎn
Name meaning: "Montmorillonite Powder" — from "Meng Tuo Shi" (montmorillonite, a natural clay mineral) and "San" (powder).
Manufacturer: Zhejiang Qianyuan Hailisheng Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Registration Number: 国药准字H19980050 — officially registered in China.
Form: Powder for oral suspension, 3g × 12 sachets per box. OTC product.
Description: A medication based on the natural mineral montmorillonite. It has high adsorption capacity, binding toxins, bacteria, and viruses in the intestine. Not absorbed into the bloodstream, acts locally in the GI tract.
Use for: Commonly used for:
- Acute and chronic diarrhea in adults and children
- Food poisoning caused by bacteria or toxins
- Gastrointestinal infections (as part of complex therapy)
- Diarrhea caused by antibiotics
- Symptom relief during rotavirus infection
Contraindications: Avoid if allergic to any ingredient. Do not use with constipation or intestinal obstruction. Consult a doctor before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Important: In acute diarrhea, it is essential to replenish lost fluids (oral rehydration).
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Supports digestion and treats diarrhea in adults and children.
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京都念慈菴蜜炼川贝枇杷膏 — Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa
Transliteration: Jīngdū Niàn Cí ān Mì Liàn Chuān Bèi Pí Pa Gāo
Name meaning: "Nin Jiom Honey-Processed Fritillary & Loquat Syrup" — from "Jingdu" (Beijing, origin), "Nian Ci An" (brand name, founded in the 17th century), "Mi Lian" (honey-processed), "Chuan Bei" (Fritillaria bulb), and "Pi Pa" (Loquat, *Eriobotrya japonica*).
Manufacturer: Nin Jiom Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong).
Registration Number: 国药准字ZC20160005 — officially registered in China.
Form: Syrup, 150mL per glass bottle. OTC product.
Description: A classical TCM formula designed to relieve cough and sore throat. Traditionally used for "Heat and Dampness" stagnation in the lungs, causing dry or productive cough, sore throat, and hoarseness.
Use for: Commonly used for:
- Dry cough, especially at night
- Cough with thick, yellow phlegm
- Sore throat, scratchiness, dryness
- Hoarseness, voice loss
- Post-cold or flu recovery
Contraindications: Avoid if allergic to any ingredient (especially honey). Not recommended for children under 3 without medical advice. Consult a doctor before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Do not combine with other cough treatments without consultation.
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Supports throat health and helps relieve cough.
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Bayer Low Dose Aspirin
Manufacturer: Bayer HealthCare LLC, USA.
Active Ingredient: Aspirin (ASA) 81 mg (NSAID).
Form: 300 enteric-coated tablets per bottle. OTC product.
Description: A medication based on acetylsalicylic acid, designed for long-term use at a low dose (81 mg). Used for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke by thinning the blood and preventing clot formation.
Use for: Commonly used for:
- Prevention of heart attack in high-risk patients
- Prevention of stroke in high-risk patients
- After a previous heart attack or stroke
- In angina pectoris, after cardiac procedures (stenting, bypass)
- As prescribed by a doctor to reduce the risk of thromboembolic complications
Contraindications: Do not use if you have peptic ulcer disease, hemorrhagic diathesis, allergy to aspirin or other NSAIDs, pregnancy (especially 3rd trimester), or breastfeeding. Do not combine with other anticoagulants without medical advice. Always consult a cardiologist before use.
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Medication. Requires doctor's consultation. Not a dietary supplement. For cardiovascular disease prevention as prescribed by a physician.
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双氯芬酸钠气雾剂 — Diclofenac Sodium Aerosol
Transliteration: Shuāng Lǜ Fēn Suān Nà Qì Wù Jì
Name meaning: "Diclofenac Sodium Aerosol" — from "Shuang Lu" (dichloro group), "Fen Suan" (phenylacetic acid), and "Na" (sodium).
Manufacturer: Jintong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Registration Number: 国药准字H20063499 — officially registered in China.
Form: Aerosol, 60g per can. OTC product.
Description: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for topical use. Designed to relieve pain and inflammation in muscles, joints, and ligaments by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX).
Use for: Commonly used for:
- Muscle, joint, and ligament pain
- Sprains, bruises, hematomas
- Osteoarthritis, osteochondrosis, radiculitis
- Post-surgery or post-trauma recovery
- Back, shoulder, and knee pain
Contraindications: Do not apply on broken skin, open wounds, or mucous membranes. Avoid if allergic to diclofenac or other NSAIDs. For external use only. Consult a doctor before use if you have skin conditions or are taking other medications.
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Medicine. Not a dietary supplement. For topical use on muscle and joint pain.
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