Bohwasohapwon (Daehwan, Sohwan)

Key information summary

Efficacy & effects

This medication is used to improve gastrointestinal symptoms such as decreased appetite, abdominal bloating, indigestion, discomfort after overeating, fullness, nausea, and vomiting.

Dosage

Decreased urine output, swelling of the face and hands or feet (edema), heavy eyelids, elevated blood pressure

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by children under 7 years of age. If you are taking other medications or undergoing treatment, you must consult with a doctor, dentist, or pharmacist before taking this medication. Particularly, caution is needed when taking medications containing potassium, licorice, glycyrrhizic acid, or loop diuretics or thiazide diuretics, as muscle abnormalities or hypokalemia may occur. Those with high blood pressure, older individuals, heart or kidney problems, or edema should also consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication. If you experience a decrease in urine output, swelling of the face, hands, or feet, heavy eyelids, stiffness in hands, an increase in blood pressure, or headaches while taking this medication, you should stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor. Additionally, if symptoms such as muscle weakness, limb cramps, or paralysis occur, you should inform a healthcare professional immediately. If symptoms do not improve after about 2 weeks of use, you should stop taking the medication and seek advice.

Side effects

Hypokalemia, elevated blood pressure, sodium fluid retention, edema, weight gain, weakness, limb cramps, paralysis, headaches, myopathy

Interactions

For large pills: Take 1 to 2 pills 3 times a day after meals with a small amount of water. For small pills: Take 8 to 16 pills 3 times a day after meals with a small amount of water.

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