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Kwangdong Wonbang Woohwang Cheongsimwon

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Manufacturer / importer
광동제약(주)
Appearance
A spherical granule coated with golden-colored gold leaf
Packaging
1 granule
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 197300231 · Notified 1973.12.27

Summary

Main use
Improvement of stroke (hemiplegia, speech impairment) and hypertension
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
(Granule) For typical adults: 1 granule or 2 granules once, 1 to 2 times a day, chewed or dissolved in warm water. (Liquid form) (Suspension): For typical adults: 1 bottle of 20 mL or 50 mL once, 1 to 2 times a day.
Child dose
(Granule) For ages 8 to 15: 2/3 granule or 4/3 granule once, for ages 5 to 7: 1/2 granule or 1 granule once, for ages 2 to 4: 1/3 granule or 2/3 granule once, for under 1 year: 1/4 granule or 1/2 granule once, 1 to 2 times a day, chewed or in warm

Ingredients

Manufacturer
광동제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of stroke (hemiplegia, speech impairment) and hypertension

  • General paralysis
  • limb paralysis
  • speech disorders
  • coma
  • mental confusion
  • facial nerve paralysis
  • hypertension
  • palpitations
  • mental anxiety
  • acute and chronic twitching
  • autonomic nervous system disorder
  • unconsciousness
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This medicine is used to improve various symptoms such as general paralysis, paralysis of limbs, speech disorders, coma, mental confusion, and facial nerve paralysis caused by stroke. It is also effective for hypertension, palpitations, mental anxiety, acute and chronic twitching, autonomic nervous system disorders, and states of unconsciousness. Overall, it is used to alleviate issues with the nervous and circulatory systems, supporting the patient's overall health.

How to take

Adult dose

(Granule) For typical adults: 1 granule or 2 granules once, 1 to 2 times a day, chewed or dissolved in warm water. (Liquid form) (Suspension): For typical adults: 1 bottle of 20 mL or 50 mL once, 1 to 2 times a day.

Child dose

(Granule) For ages 8 to 15: 2/3 granule or 4/3 granule once, for ages 5 to 7: 1/2 granule or 1 granule once, for ages 2 to 4: 1/3 granule or 2/3 granule once, for under 1 year: 1/4 granule or 1/2 granule once, 1 to 2 times a day, chewed or in warm

Precautions

This medicine should be taken under the guidance of a healthcare professional to lower blood pressure. Individuals with hypertension, heart or kidney issues, edema, elderly patients, those undergoing other treatments, individuals with weak stomachs, or those experiencing loss of appetite, nausea, or vomiting symptoms must consult with a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. Those with lactose intolerance or specific genetic issues should not take this medication. If symptoms such as swelling of the face or hands/feet, increased blood pressure, muscle weakness, skin rash, or gastrointestinal disturbances occur while taking this medication, it should be discontinued immediately and a healthcare professional consulted. If symptoms do not improve after several days of taking this medication, it is necessary to consult with a healthcare professional. If taken for an extended period, it must be done under the guidance of a healthcare professional, and the prescribed dosage and administration must be strictly adhered to. Caution should be exercised when taken with potassium-containing medications, licorice-containing medications, or specific diuretics due to possible muscle abnormalities. Clinical effectiveness has been reported for symptoms such as facial paralysis, mental anxiety, limb paralysis, and speech disorders. This medication can assist with motor disabilities and facial paralysis in stroke patients; however, its effectiveness for speech disorders or consciousness disturbances is unclear. The effectiveness for breathing difficulties has not been proven, so it is advisable not to use it for this symptom. Caution should be taken regarding ingredient duplication when taken with other herbal medicines. When storing, it should be kept in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children. Medications should not be removed from their original containers and must be tightly sealed after use.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe edema (swelling of face and hands/feet, heaviness of eyelids), increased blood pressure, headache, myopathy (weakness, limb cramps, paralysis)

Mild side effects

  • Loss of appetite
  • discomfort in the stomach
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • rash
  • redness
  • itching

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the medication's efficacy and stability can be preserved for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A spherical granule coated with golden-colored gold leaf

Package unit

1 granule

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