Abstract:
OBJECTIVE To sort out the Chinese patent medicinal details of gestation and lactation period, which were included in Chinese Pharmacopeia (2015 Edition). This study provide information for clinical rational drug use. METHODS Statistically analyzed the all Chinese patent medicines of Pharmacopeia in line with contraindications and announcements (gestation & lactation). RESULTS All of 487 species of Chinese patent medicine refer to announcements. In gestation related drugs, 192 species are administrated with caution for pregnant women, 112 species are defined to contraindicationin pregnancy, and 183 species are vividly divided into “Forbidden in pregnancy” domain. Another more, 14 types are related to lactation contraindication. In addition, some drugs are disadvantaged to pregnancy complications. CONCLUSION The use of Chinese patent medicine need to follow traditional theories. Any single, one-sided argument would increase the risk of medication.