Indications:
Immune mediated thrombocytopenia.
Dose:
One capsule per 10-20lbs of body weight twice daily depending on the severity.
Ingredients:
Gardenia/baked, rehmannia/raw, red peony, moutan, angelica radix, astragalus root, lithospermum, agrimony, madder, donkey gelatin
Monitoring:
Physical examination and laboratory testing
Contraindications:
There is known contraindication using in conjunction with conventional drugs.
Prescribing Information:
Initially, it still recommended using in conjunction with conventional drug, such as corticosteroid. However, it often can be tapered down or wane offs the drugs in 1-2 months or so. It is strongly recommended to stay on the herbals for 6-12 months after the resolution of the disease. Toxicity & reactions are extremely rare. In some extreme cases, herbal supplements may cause vomiting & diarrhea in the first 24-48 hours. Symptoms stop as soon as the herbal supplements discontinued.
Interactions:
There are no known interactions at this time.