What medicine should I use if I get injured? Popular topics and solutions on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, topics related to "fall injury management" have become increasingly popular on social media and health forums, especially the selection of household medicines, triggering widespread discussions. The following is a practical guide to comprehensively organizing data across the entire network:
1. Top 5 popular fall injury treatment topics in the past 10 days

| Ranking | Topic keywords | Search volume trends | Main points of dispute |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Should I use safflower oil after a fall? | Average daily searches: 23,000 | Difference between internal and external use within 48 hours |
| 2 | Yunnan Baiyao Aerosol Usage | Increased 65% week-on-week | Order of use of red and white bottles |
| 3 | Contraindications for medication for children injured by falls | Hot discussion among mom groups | Aspirin ban issue |
| 4 | Evaluation of plaster for bruises and injuries | 12,000 Xiaohongshu notes | allergic reaction comparison |
| 5 | Best choice for wound disinfection | 8K+ collections of hot posts on Zhihu | Iodophor vs alcohol |
2. Graded Medication Guide
| Degree of injury | Recommended medicine | Things to note | Popular brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skin abrasions | Normal saline, iodophor | Ban red potion and purple potion | Haishi Hainuo, Zhende |
| Soft tissue contusion | Flurbiprofen gel patch | Apply hot compress after 24 hours | Zepus, Biaide |
| joint sprain | Elastic bandage + cold compress | Fix first and then apply medication | Yunnan Baiyao spray |
| open wound | mupirocin ointment | Keep the wound dry | Baiduobang |
3. Focus of controversy among experts
1.Timing of using blood-activating drugs:@Dr_王, an orthopedic surgeon at a tertiary hospital, suggested: "It is absolutely forbidden to use safflower oil and other blood-activating drugs in the acute phase (within 48 hours), as they may aggravate swelling." However, traditional Chinese medicine practitioner @李正古 believes that "timely massage combined with medicated oil will have a better effect."
2.Special requirements for children’s medication:The latest data from Beijing Children's Hospital shows that 23% of cases of inappropriate medication stem from the incorrect use of adult topical medications after falls. Special reminder: Ointments containing camphor are prohibited for children under 12 years of age.
4. Netizens’ measured word-of-mouth rankings
| Drug name | Positive rating | Main advantages | price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yunnan Baiyao Aerosol | 89% | The analgesic effect is obvious | 35-50 yuan |
| Voltaren ointment | 82% | Quickly absorbed and not sticky | 25-40 yuan |
| MEBO moist burn ointment | 76% | Promote wound healing | 30-45 yuan |
5. Medication reminder for special groups
1.Pregnant women:Avoid using drugs containing musk and methyl salicylate. It is recommended to use safe preparations such as calamine lotion after consulting an obstetrician.
2.Diabetics:Wound healing is poor, even for minor abrasions it is recommended to use medical dressings (such as hydrocolloid dressings) and monitor blood sugar.
3.Seniors:After patients with osteoporosis suffer a fall, their bone density should be checked simultaneously with the trauma treatment to prevent latent fractures from delaying treatment.
6. Reference for newly launched drugs in 2023
According to data from the State Food and Drug Administration, three new OTC drugs for bruises and injuries have been added this year:
- Taibang Bio "Quick-acting Swelling Gel" (machinery brand name)
- Pien Tze Huang "Compound Pain Spray"
- Tong Ren Tang "Cold Compress Patch for Muscles and Bones"
At present, the monthly sales volume of the e-commerce platform has exceeded 50,000 pieces, but the clinical effect still needs long-term observation.
Summary:Medication for fall injuries should be treated according to the severity of the injury. Pay attention to the principle of alternating hot and cold compresses 24 hours a day. Special groups should follow the doctor's advice. It is recommended that families keep a basic set of physiological saline, sterile dressings and elastic bandages, and seek medical attention promptly for complex injuries.
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