Compound Maodongqing

Compound Maodongqing is a combination medication used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for the treatment of the common cold, influenza, and associated symptoms such as fever, headache, and sore throat. The formulation typically integrates herbal extracts with Western pharmacological agents to provide a multi-targeted therapeutic effect. The primary herbal component is derived from *Ilex pubescens* (Maodongqing), which is traditionally valued for its heat-clearing, detoxifying, and anti-inflammatory properties. To enhance its efficacy against acute cold symptoms, the compound often includes paracetamol (acetaminophen) for its antipyretic and analgesic actions, and chlorpheniramine maleate, an antihistamine that relieves nasal congestion, sneezing, and rhinorrhea. Some formulations may also incorporate *Evodia lepta* (Sanchaku) for additional anti-inflammatory and analgesic support. It is commonly developed and manufactured by regional pharmaceutical companies in China, such as Shangqiu Zhongsen Pharmaceutical Technology, for over-the-counter use.

Brand names

Fufang Maodongqing

Other names

Compound Ilex PubescensFufang Maodongqing Pian