Medication info

Jeonghaetang (Sosihotang Extract Granule)

OTC medication
Ingredient · strength
Bupleurum Root›2.33g / 1 dosePinellia Tuber›1.67g / 1 doseRaw Ginger›1.33g / 1 doseScutellaria Root›1g / 1 doseJujube›1g / 1 doseGinseng›1g / 1 doseLicorice›0.67g / 1 dose
Manufacturer / importer
경방신약(주)
Appearance
Brownish-yellow granules
Packaging
500g/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200005881 · Notified 2000.10.11

Summary

Main use
Improvement of nausea and loss of appetite, relief of gastric symptoms such as gastritis
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
Typically, an adult should take 1 pouch (one dose) 3 times a day before meals or between meals.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
경방신약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of nausea and loss of appetite, relief of gastric symptoms such as gastritis

  • Nausea
  • loss of appetite
  • gastritis
  • gastric weakness
  • fatigue
  • post-cold symptoms
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This medicine helps alleviate symptoms due to nausea, decreased appetite, gastritis, and impaired gastric function. It is also used to improve discomfort after fatigue and cold.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

Typically, an adult should take 1 pouch (one dose) 3 times a day before meals or between meals.

Precautions

This medication can cause a serious lung disease called interstitial pneumonia, so if you experience fever, cough, shortness of breath, unusual sounds in the lungs, or abnormalities found in chest X-ray during treatment, discontinue use immediately and contact a healthcare professional. Patients receiving interferon preparations, those with liver cirrhosis, liver cancer, and severe liver dysfunction due to chronic hepatitis should not take this medication. Patients with genetic disorders affecting lactose breakdown should also avoid this medication. The risk of interstitial pneumonia increases when this drug is taken with interferon preparations, so they should not be taken together. Patients with hypertension, heart or kidney disease, edema, those taking other medications, elderly patients, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, children, patients with very low physical strength, and those with liver diseases must consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication. If symptoms such as swelling of the face or limbs, increased blood pressure, muscle weakness or pain, indigestion, rashes, itching, abnormal urination, fever, cough, shortness of breath, and jaundice occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare professional. This medication is ideally not used for extended periods, and the prescribed dosage and administration must be strictly adhered to. Caution is advised as using it with potassium-containing preparations or certain diuretics may cause muscle disorders. When taking this medication with other herbal medicines, care should be taken to avoid overlapping herbal components. This medication should be stored in a cool place away from direct sunlight and moisture, out of the reach of children. Do not transfer the medication to another container from its original packaging, and make sure to seal the container after use.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Fever, cough, difficulty breathing, abnormal lung sounds (wheezing, crackling sounds), abnormalities in chest X-ray, liver dysfunction, jaundice, severe swelling of the face and hands or feet, increased blood pressure, headache

Mild side effects

  • Loss of appetite
  • discomfort in the stomach
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • abdominal pain
  • diarrhea
  • constipation
  • rash
  • erythema
  • itching
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  • hives
  • frequent urination
  • painful urination
  • hematuria
  • feeling of incomplete bladder emptying
  • cystitis
  • weakness
  • muscle weakness
  • myalgia
  • limb cramps
  • paralysis

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air. It is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees. Avoid storing it in locations that are too hot or too cold.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Brownish-yellow granules

Package unit

500g/bottle

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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.