TY - JOUR PY - 2006// TI - Safety issues of traditional Chinese medical preparations containing arsenic substances: review starting from Niuhuang Jiedu Pian (Wan) JO - Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi A1 - Zhang, Li A1 - Gao, Si-Hua A1 - Zhou, Chao-fan A1 - Lin, Rui-chao A1 - Liu, Chang-hua SP - 2010 EP - 2013 VL - 31 IS - 23 N2 - By comprehensively reviewing the origin and history of Niuhuang Jiedu Wan and its "derivatives", we studied the clinical records of realgar, investigated its clinical usage, dosage, efficacy, and toxicity in the literatures. We pinpointed the factors that might be associated with safety problems of Niuhuang Jiedu Pian (Wan) and other traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) preparations containing arsenic substances. In this article we also put forward suggestions for strengthening the surveillance and administration of similar TCM preparations.
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