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Iworld Ephedra Ex Powder

OTC medicationExpired
Ingredient · strength
Ephedra Herb›Strength being verifiedWater Dried Extract›Strength being verified
Manufacturer / importer
(주)아이월드제약
Appearance
Brownish granule to powder form
Packaging
In-house packaging unit
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 200301557 · Notified 2003.12.26

This product's status changed to Expired on 2023.04.01. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Cough relief, sweating, fever reduction effects
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
Take 0.32-0.64 grams three times a day before meals or in between meals. Adjust dosage according to age and symptoms. If used for compounding, decrease the amount accordingly.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)아이월드제약

Efficacy & effects

Cough relief, sweating, fever reduction effects

  • Cough relief
  • sweating
  • fever reduction
  • diuretic
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This medication helps alleviate cough symptoms, induces sweating to regulate body temperature, and reduce fever. It also expels unnecessary fluids from the body for comfort. Thus, it is used for cough relief, sweating, fever reduction, and diuretic symptoms.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

Take 0.32-0.64 grams three times a day before meals or in between meals. Adjust dosage according to age and symptoms. If used for compounding, decrease the amount accordingly.

Precautions

This medication contains lactose, so patients with genetic disorders that prevent lactose breakdown should not take it. Those with high blood pressure or heart diseases, severely impaired kidney function, difficulty urinating, weak stomachs, loss of appetite or symptoms of nausea and vomiting, those recovering from illness or severely weakened, those who sweat excessively, individuals with hyperactive thyroid function, diabetics, and elderly individuals should consult a professional before taking this medication. If during usage, symptoms like insomnia, excessive sweating, rapid heartbeat, frequent urination, palpitations, lethargy, increased mental agitation, decreased appetite, stomach discomfort, nausea, vomiting, or urinary issues appear, stop usage immediately and consult a professional. Long-term use of this medication should be discussed with a professional, and when taken with other medications containing ephedra or ephedrine, specific thyroid medications, catecholamine drugs, and xanthine medications, side effects may easily occur, so dosage should be adjusted or taken cautiously. This medication is sensitive to temperature, light, and humidity, so care should be taken during storage, and it should be kept out of the reach of children. Additionally, transferring the medication from its original container to another may lead to misuse or quality degradation, so it must be stored in the original container and tightly closed. Finally, this medication is especially vulnerable to moisture, so after use, it must be stored sealed.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Mild side effects

  • Insomnia
  • excessive sweating
  • rapid pulse
  • frequent urination
  • palpitations
  • general weakness
  • mental agitation
  • loss of appetite
  • stomach discomfort
  • nausea
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  • vomiting
  • urination difficulties
  • autonomic nervous system symptoms
  • gastrointestinal symptoms
  • urinary system symptoms

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. The storage temperature should ideally be maintained between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Brownish granule to powder form

Package unit

In-house packaging unit

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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.