Medication info

Woocha Sin Gi Hwan (Gami Sin Gi Hwan)

OTC medication경구
Ingredient · strength
Dioscorea Rhizome›17.85mgPlantago Seed›17.85mgCinnamon Bark›17.85mgPrepared Rehmannia Root›8.93mgPulvis Aconiti Tuberis Purificaum›35.7mgAlisma Rhizome›17.85mgAchyranthes Root›17.85mgCornus Fruit›17.85mgPoria›17.85mgMoutan Root Bark›17.85mg
Manufacturer / importer
오스틴제약(주)
Appearance
Brownish black granules
Packaging
60 packets/box [30 granules/packet × 60], 120 packets/box [30 granules/packet × 60 × 2]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 199801866 · Notified 1998.04.28

Summary

Main use
Improves pain such as lower extremity pain and low back pain, alleviates urinary symptoms such as dysuria and polyuria
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Typically, an adult should take 30 granules three times a day before meals or between meals.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
오스틴제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improves pain such as lower extremity pain and low back pain, alleviates urinary symptoms such as dysuria and polyuria

  • Fatigue
  • cold limbs
  • reduced urine output
  • polyuria
  • thirst
  • lower extremity pain
  • low back pain
  • numbness
  • visual deficits
  • itching
  • dysuria
  • polyuria
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This medication helps improve symptoms such as fatigue, cold extremities, and thirst due to reduced urine output or polyuria. It is also effective in alleviating pain such as lower extremity pain, low back pain, and numbness, and is used to improve visual deficits in the elderly. It helps relieve itching, dysuria, polyuria, and edema. It is used to enhance the quality of life by providing overall symptom relief.

How to take

Adult dose

Typically, an adult should take 30 granules three times a day before meals or between meals.

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by nursing women. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should also avoid taking it, as the ingredients in this medication may increase the risk of miscarriage or premature labor. Before taking this medication, individuals who have previously had allergic reactions to medications must consult a medical professional. Additionally, those who experience significant symptoms of facial flushing or cerebral circulatory congestion should exercise caution before taking this drug. People with very weak stomachs should also consult a professional before use. Those with loss of appetite, or symptoms of nausea and vomiting should be cautious, as this medication may exacerbate these symptoms. Patients currently taking other medications should also consult a healthcare professional. Elderly individuals may require special attention for dosage adjustments due to decreased body functions. In children, the safety of this medication has not been sufficiently established, so careful use is necessary. If skin rashes, redness, or itching occur while taking this medication, immediate discontinuation and consultation with a medical professional are recommended. If gastrointestinal symptoms such as loss of appetite, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or vomiting occur, discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional. If respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath appear, discontinue use immediately. If liver dysfunction or jaundice symptoms occur, stop taking this medication and inform healthcare personnel. If symptoms such as palpitations, heavy-headedness, or tongue numbness occur, it is also advisable to discontinue use and seek consultation. If symptoms do not improve after taking this medication for more than one month, discontinue it and consult a healthcare professional. This medication must be taken according to the prescribed dosage and regimen, and care should be taken to avoid overlapping ingredients when taken with other herbal medicines. It is particularly advisable not to take it alongside medications containing Aconite root. Store this medication in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air and moisture, which can help maintain its effectiveness and prevent deterioration. It is important to keep it in a secure location out of the reach of children. Additionally, transferring the medication from its original container to another can pose risks of misuse or quality degradation, so it should be kept in its original container.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

  • Liver dysfunction, jaundice: systemic lethargy, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice)
  • Interstitial pneumonia: fever, cough, shortness of breath, breathing difficulties

Mild side effects

  • Skin: Rash, redness (hyperemia), itching
  • Gastrointestinal: Loss of appetite, discomfort in the stomach, nausea, vomiting, abdominal bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation
  • Palpitations, facial flushing (blood rush to the head), tongue numbness, headache, heavy-headedness

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. This will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Brownish black granules

Package unit

60 packets/box [30 granules/packet × 60], 120 packets/box [30 granules/packet × 60 × 2]

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.