Cyphon Tablet (Baenongsan-geubtang)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be taken by patients who present with systemic symptoms such as headache, chills, and fever along with local symptoms such as redness, swelling, and pain. Additionally, patients with abscesses or chronic boils without fever should also avoid this medication. Since this medication contains lactose, individuals with genetic issues like lactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take it. Patients with hypertension, heart or kidney diseases, those with edema, individuals taking other medications, elderly patients, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, people who have previously had allergic reactions to this medication, and children should consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication. If symptoms such as reduced urine output, swelling of the face or extremities, drooping eyelids, hand stiffness, increased blood pressure, or headache occur while taking this medication, it should be discontinued immediately and a healthcare professional consulted. Moreover, if symptoms like weakness, limb spasms, or paralysis appear, use of the medication should be stopped and professional advice sought. Immediate consultation is necessary if symptoms like skin rash, itching, or abdominal discomfort develop. If symptoms do not improve after 5 to 6 days of use or worsen, discontinuation of the medication and consultation with a healthcare professional is necessary. Long-term use of this medication is not recommended, and if long-term use is unavoidable, it should only be done after consulting a healthcare professional. It is essential to adhere to the prescribed administration and dosage, and caution should be exercised when taking potassium-containing agents, licorice-containing agents, and certain diuretics, as hypokalemia or myopathy may occur. Care should also be taken regarding ingredient duplication when taken with other herbal medications. When storing, avoid direct sunlight and keep in a dry, cool place, sealing it after use. It is safe to store it out of reach of children in its original container.

Serious side effects

Decreased urine output, severe swelling (edema) of the face and extremities, increased blood pressure, headache (severe cases), myopathy due to hypokalemia

Mild side effects

• Redness (congestion)
• swelling
• pain
• headache
• chills
• fever
• rash
• itching
• abdominal discomfort
• weakness

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. Additionally, it is important to store it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C to maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Brown oval tablets

Package unit

500 tablets/bottle