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Hansin Pyungjanghwan

OTC medication경구
Ingredient · strength
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Manufacturer / importer
(주)한국신약
Appearance
Black-brown granules
Packaging
1 pouch (20 granules) x 120 pouches/box
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 199901874 · Notified 1999.03.30

Summary

Main use
Improvement of symptoms in acute and chronic enteritis and ulcerative colitis (such as diarrhea)
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Typically, adults take 20 pills three times a day before meals or between meals.
Child dose
For ages 11-14, take 13 pills; for ages 8-10, take 10 pills, three times a day before meals or between meals. Not for use by children under 7 years of age.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)한국신약

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of symptoms in acute and chronic enteritis and ulcerative colitis (such as diarrhea)

  • Acute and chronic enteritis
  • diarrhea
  • ulcerative colitis
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This medication is used for representative gastrointestinal diseases such as acute and chronic enteritis, diarrhea, and ulcerative colitis.

How to take

Adult dose

Typically, adults take 20 pills three times a day before meals or between meals.

Child dose

For ages 11-14, take 13 pills; for ages 8-10, take 10 pills, three times a day before meals or between meals. Not for use by children under 7 years of age.

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by children under 7 years of age. Additionally, since it contains lactose, individuals with genetic issues like galactose intolerance, lactose enzyme deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medication. Patients with hypertension or heart or kidney diseases, individuals with edema, and elderly persons must consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication. It is also important to consult a healthcare professional before taking the medication if you are on other medications, have diarrhea accompanied by fever, bloody stools, or weak digestive system. If unusual symptoms such as skin rashes, itching, loss of appetite, nausea, or diarrhea occur after taking the medication, you should immediately stop taking it and consult a healthcare professional. In particular, if symptoms such as swelling of the face or hands and feet, increase in blood pressure, muscle weakness, or spasms occur, the medication should be stopped immediately, and you should seek medical attention. If symptoms do not improve within a few days, it is advisable to stop taking the medication and consult a healthcare professional. Long-term use of this medication is generally not recommended, and if it is necessary to use it long-term, it should only be done in consultation with a healthcare professional. The specified dosage and administration should be strictly followed, and when given to children, careful supervision by a guardian is required. Caution should be taken when taking this medication with potassium-containing drugs or medications with licorice ingredients, certain diuretics, as side effects may occur. Be careful about overlapping ingredients when taking this medication with other traditional medicine. This medication is intended to relieve symptoms, so it should only be used within 24 hours, and hydration and electrolyte replenishment should be sufficiently provided to prevent dehydration. If symptoms do not improve, consult a healthcare professional. When storing, keep away from direct sunlight and store in a cool, dry place, and after use, it must be sealed for storage. It should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer the medication from its original container to another container.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

  • Hives
  • severe swelling (edema)
  • increase in blood pressure
  • hypokalemia
  • paralysis

Mild side effects

  • Rash
  • redness
  • itching
  • loss of appetite
  • abdominal discomfort
  • nausea
  • diarrhea
  • headache
  • weakness
  • limb cramps

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 exposure to air or moisture, maintaining a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. By storing it this way, the medication's efficacy can be well maintained and deterioration can be prevented.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Black-brown granules

Package unit

1 pouch (20 granules) x 120 pouches/box

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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