Gyeongjin Bojungikgitang Ex Granules

Adult dose

Typically, adults should take 1 packet (single dose) 3 times a day before meals or between meals.

This medicine should not be administered to infants under 1 year of age. It contains lactose, so individuals with genetic problems such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should avoid taking it. Patients with hypertension or heart and kidney diseases must consult with a professional before taking it. Patients with edema or those taking other medications should also exercise caution. Elderly individuals may require dosage adjustment due to decreased physical function. Those with a history of liver disease or serious health issues should consult with a professional. Pregnant or potentially pregnant women and nursing mothers should consult first as the safety of this medicine has not been established. Individuals who have experienced skin rashes or itching from medication in the past, those with weak gastrointestinal systems, or symptoms of appetite loss, nausea, or vomiting should also exercise caution. For children, the safety has not been sufficiently confirmed, so it is advisable not to administer unless in special cases. If swelling of the face or extremities, increased blood pressure, headache, muscle weakness, paralysis symptoms, liver function abnormalities, jaundice, cough or difficulty breathing, skin rash, or indigestion occur while taking this medicine, discontinue use immediately and consult a professional. Additionally, if symptoms do not improve after one month of use, consult a professional. Ensure to adhere to the prescribed usage and dosage, and it is important to consult a professional for long-term use. When administering to children, supervision by a guardian is necessary. Caution should be exercised when taken in conjunction with potassium-containing preparations, licorice-containing preparations, and certain diuretics, as it may increase the risk of side effects. Be attentive to the overlap of ingredients when taking this with other traditional herbal medicines. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and keep out of reach of children. Medications should be stored in their original container, sealed tightly for storage, as transferring to another container may lead to degradation in quality or risk of misuse.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• edema
• increased blood pressure
• liver dysfunction
• jaundice
• interstitial pneumonia
• cough
• shortness of breath
• respiratory distress
• fever

Mild side effects

Loss of appetite, discomfort in the stomach, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, rash, redness, itching, eczema, dermatitis, lethargy, limb cramping, and symptoms of myopathy such as paralysis

This medicine should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Therefore, it is important to keep the container tightly closed to maintain freshness when using the medication.

Appearance

It is a brown granule.

Package unit

In-house packaging unit