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Kwangdong WooHwangCheongSimWon Suspension (contains Musk Substitute Ingredient)

OTC medicationSuspension경구
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Manufacturer / importer
광동제약(주)
Appearance
Brown opaque suspension with a peculiar aromatic scent
Packaging
1 bottle/box [(30mL/bottle)], 1 bottle/box [(50mL/bottle)]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 199902843 · Notified 1999.07.15

Summary

Main use
Improvement of stroke (general paralysis, speech disorders) and hypertension
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
For the granules: Generally, adults take 1 granule once or twice a day, chewed or dissolved in warm water. For the suspension: Generally, adults take 1 bottle (single dose) once or twice a day. For the granules: Generally, adults take 1 packet once or twice a day.
Child dose
For the granules: For ages 8 to 15, 2/3 of a granule, for ages 5 to 7, 1/2 of a granule, for ages 2 to 4, 1/3 of a granule, and for children under 1 year, 1/4 of a granule, to be chewed or dissolved in warm water once or twice a day. For the suspension: For ages 8 to 15, 2/3 of a bottle.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
광동제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of stroke (general paralysis, speech disorders) and hypertension

  • General paralysis
  • limb paralysis
  • speech disorders
  • coma
  • mental confusion
  • facial nerve paralysis
  • palpitations
  • mental anxiety
  • acute/chronic convulsions
  • autonomic nervous system disorder
  • unresponsiveness
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This medicine helps improve symptoms such as general paralysis, limb paralysis, speech disorders, coma, mental confusion, and facial nerve paralysis caused by stroke. It also alleviates symptoms of hypertension and palpitations and is used for the treatment of mental anxiety and acute/chronic convulsions. It is effective for autonomic nervous system disorders and unresponsiveness symptoms. It is widely used for the treatment of these various symptoms and diseases.

How to take

Adult dose

For the granules: Generally, adults take 1 granule once or twice a day, chewed or dissolved in warm water. For the suspension: Generally, adults take 1 bottle (single dose) once or twice a day. For the granules: Generally, adults take 1 packet once or twice a day.

Child dose

For the granules: For ages 8 to 15, 2/3 of a granule, for ages 5 to 7, 1/2 of a granule, for ages 2 to 4, 1/3 of a granule, and for children under 1 year, 1/4 of a granule, to be chewed or dissolved in warm water once or twice a day. For the suspension: For ages 8 to 15, 2/3 of a bottle.

Precautions

This medication must be taken under the guidance of a professional to lower blood pressure. Individuals with hypertension, cardiovascular or kidney diseases, those with edema, and the elderly should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. It is also safe to consult a professional if one is taking other medications, has a weak stomach, has a poor appetite, or has symptoms like nausea or vomiting before using this medicine. If abnormal symptoms such as swelling of the face or limbs, increased blood pressure, headaches, muscle weakness, seizures, skin rashes, or indigestion occur during use, discontinue immediately and consult a professional. If symptoms do not improve after taking this medicine for several days, it is advisable to consult a specialist. When taking over a long period, you must consult a professional and adhere to the prescribed dosage and administration. Caution must be taken when taking this medication with potassium-containing drugs or certain diuretics, as they may cause hypokalemia or muscle problems. This medication may be effective for movement disorders or facial paralysis from stroke, but its efficacy for dyspnea symptoms has not been proven. When taking with other herbal medicines, be careful not to duplicate the same ingredients. During storage, it should be kept in a sealed container away from direct sunlight in a cool and dry place, out of reach of children. Additionally, it is safer not to transfer the medicine from its original container to another.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

  • Hives
  • severe swelling (edema)
  • headache
  • increased blood pressure
  • 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 container that prevents light and allows for good air circulation, maintaining a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's effectiveness over a long period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Brown opaque suspension with a peculiar aromatic scent

Package unit

1 bottle/box [(30mL/bottle)], 1 bottle/box [(50mL/bottle)]

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