However, even this ranitidine was not launched overseas until 1981, and it took another 6 years before it was introduced into China.
The research on proton pump inhibitors probably hasn't even started yet, so Chen Xia's chance to make money has come again.
The drug Chen Xia was going to make this time was "Omeprazole," which was often advertised on television in later generations: "Jin Aokang, cures stomach problems, just one pill."
Jin Ao Kang is actually omeprazole, a common stomach medicine in ordinary households.
Chen Xia's plan was to make pills with several commonly used Chinese herbal medicines for treating stomach problems, then grind up omeprazole tablets into powder and mix them in, calling it a "compound medicine."
It is claimed to be a "secret medicine".
Chen Xia dares to guarantee that anyone who tries it will see results within one day. When compared with previous treatments, everyone will recognize the effectiveness of this secret medicine.
Once word of mouth spread and sales increased, with a fixed sales channel, it would be a natural thing for Chen Xia to open another pharmaceutical factory.
So in the evening in the plum garden, Chen Xia, Gu Lin, Chen Qiu and Chen Dong, the four of them worked together for half a day, drying, grinding and boiling the herbs.
Finally, Chen Xia took out the omeprazole tablets, ground them into powder and added them into the Chinese medicine pills, and then rolled them into pills like making Tangyuan.
In half a night, they made 50 pills. Looking at the table full of pills, Chen Xia smiled slyly.
Gu Lin immediately understood that there must be some secret behind Chen Xia's smile:
"Chen Lao Er, you're grinning like that, are you going to make a fortune from this batch of pills? I'm telling you, I know all the secret recipes, and if you don't give me something, I'll tell everyone."
"If you dare tell anyone, I'll drag you into the bridal chamber and kill you right there, and then make you give birth to ten or eight little monkeys for me, humph."
The little girl curled her lips and said, "Humph, who's afraid of who? Come on if you have the guts."
Chen Xia had no choice but to surrender with a dark face, and took out three small cakes from the room and divided them among the three helpers.
He took the pill and studied it carefully. The Chinese medicinal ingredients in it were very simple, including 8 herbs: roasted astragalus, codonopsis, white peony root, licorice, tangerine peel, cyperus rotundus, black plum and yam.
This is also the formula of "Yangwei Granules", a classic Chinese patent medicine in later generations. It is absolutely safe and has no side effects.
Then it is made with rice soup, honey, and a small amount of dextrin. It is said to be a traditional Chinese medicine, but in fact it is similar to the health-preserving porridge of later generations.
The most crucial part is the omeprazole. This drug rarely has toxic side effects and will definitely not kill people, so Chen Xia is not afraid at all of any adverse reactions after giving this "secret medicine" to patients.
Early the next morning, Chen Xia found Wang Hequan.
Wang Hequan took a pill, smelled it carefully and smiled:
"You kid, just make some of the most common formulas like astragalus root, white peony root, Chinese yam, and dried tangerine peel. They might be useful for stimulating appetite, but what's the point of treating stomach problems? They're not as effective as Qingzhong Decoction."
Chen Xia didn't care and asked him, "Just tell me, if these herbs are taken together, will they kill someone?"
"I don't know if he'll die or not, but I'll definitely gain weight if I eat too much, hahaha."
The Chinese medicine practitioners nearby also laughed. Everyone thought that Chen Xia was just fooling around. Even though he was the section chief, he was still not mature enough.
What Chen Xia wanted was this sentence that would not kill people. As for the effect, only those who use it will know.
"Hey, stop laughing. You'll know if it works after you try it. By the way, is anyone among you suffering from stomach problems?"
Master Yan raised his hand and said, "It just so happens that my stomach has been upset these past few days, and I've been swallowing sour water mouthful by mouthful."
Chen Xia immediately handed over a pill: "Come, Lao Yan, I'll give you one. I guarantee it will work. If it doesn't work, I'll call you uncle from now on."
Master Yan obviously didn't want to eat and didn't trust the skills and level of this layman section chief.
But at this time everyone thought it was a joke, so they all started to clamor for Master Yan to try Section Chief Chen's "secret medicine" and not to not take it. Among them, Chen Xia was the loudest in clamoring.
Master Yan thought that since Old Wang said it wouldn't kill people, he might as well eat it.
After taking the medicine, Chen Xia took the medicine box and walked to other departments, saying as he walked:
"Wait, tomorrow I'll show you how powerful Master Chen is. If this medicine doesn't work, I'll never set foot in a Chinese medicine store again."
Everyone laughed behind him. They all thought Chen Xia was joking with them. No one took it seriously and went about their business.
Chen Xia came out of the Chinese medicine pharmacy and walked around the administrative building. His task today was to give medicine to others for free, so that those with stomach problems could feel the effect for themselves.
"Don't look at the advertisement, look at the effect."
I won’t go to the Finance Department. A group of old ladies wearing sleeves eat a balanced diet every day and think about health all day long. It would be strange if they have stomach problems.
And there's their Section Chief Fei, whose eyes are like an X-ray machine. It seems like he can see all the money in Chen Xia Space Hospital clearly, which makes him very cautious.
Chen Xia was transferred to the medical department.
The Medical Department is the public enemy of all doctors, but their work is really tiring. They can be seen dealing with all the trivial matters related to medical care. The administrative work is numerous and tedious, and they are so busy that they cannot even eat on time.
Anyway, in the end, he didn't get any benefits and was almost beaten with bricks by the doctors, which was comparable to Chen Xia's General Affairs Department.
Therefore, medical staff are a high-risk group for stomach problems.
When Chen Xia walked into the medical department, Qian Jun happened to be in the medical records room checking the doctors' hospitalization records. He would then find fault and deduct some money from them.
"Hey, isn't this Section Chief Chen? How did the leader find time to come to the Medical Department for an inspection?"
Chen Xia lifted the small box in his hand.
"I'm here to bring warmth to the comrades in the medical department. Only when you're healthy will you have the motivation and energy to trouble the young doctors, and then abuse them mercilessly, making them miserable and unable to eat or sleep well."
"Get lost, you're making us sound like Jinyiwei."
"You are the eunuchs of the East Factory, okay?"
Qian Jun raised his eyebrows and said, "Comrades, we can't let the people from the General Affairs Department come to our Medical Department and act so arrogantly. Beat him up!"
Then Chen Xia was surrounded by a group of people and beaten up.
After everyone had had enough fun, Qian Jun asked, "Tell me, what's going on?"
Chen Xia straightened her clothes and said, "I'm really here to bring you warmth. Has anyone here had a bad stomach these days? It would be best if you have symptoms of acid reflux, heartburn, and nausea."
The two young clerks weakly raised their hands.
"Okay, it's you guys. I finally got a secret recipe for stomach ailments. One pill works instantly. Take it and take it right away. It's free. You're lucky to have met me."
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