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JBK Euljatang Hwan

OTC medicationApproval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Angelica Gigas Root›2g / 1 packetBupleurum Root›2g / 1 packetScutellaria Root›1g / 1 packetLicorice›1g / 1 packetCimicifuga Rhizome›0.67g / 1 packetRhubarb›0.5g / 1 packet
Manufacturer / importer
주식회사 제이비케이랩
Appearance
This medicine is a blackish brown granule.
Packaging
Self-packaging unit
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 200404068 · Notified 2004.01.14

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2024.08.14. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Relief of symptoms such as constipation (hardening of stool) and hemorrhoids
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
Usually, adults should take 1 dose (1 packet) 3 times a day before meals or between meals.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
주식회사 제이비케이랩

Efficacy & effects

Relief of symptoms such as constipation (hardening of stool) and hemorrhoids

  • Hardening of stool
  • tendency for constipation
  • hemorrhoids
  • anal fissures
  • constipation
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Typical symptoms associated with constipation include hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and constipation itself. This medicine is used to relieve these symptoms and improve the consistency of stool.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

Usually, adults should take 1 dose (1 packet) 3 times a day before meals or between meals.

Precautions

This medicine should not be taken by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. The ingredients in this medicine can cause uterine contractions, increasing the risk of miscarriage or premature birth. Additionally, breastfeeding women should avoid taking this medicine. The components of this medicine can be passed to breast milk and cause diarrhea in infants. People with allergies or a history of hypersensitivity to caramel components should use this medicine with caution. During the course of taking this medicine, it is best not to take other medications that induce diarrhea. Patients with hypertension, heart disease, kidney disease, or edema, as well as the elderly, should consult a specialist before taking this medicine. It is also safe for those taking other medications, experiencing diarrhea, or having a weak stomach to consult a specialist before use. In children, safety has not been sufficiently verified, so it is advisable to avoid use. If symptoms such as swelling of the face or hands and feet, increased blood pressure, muscle weakness or spasms, difficulty breathing, liver dysfunction, skin rash, severe abdominal pain, or diarrhea occur, immediately discontinue use and consult a specialist. If symptoms do not improve, it is important to consult a specialist even after a certain period of use. Care should be taken when taking this medicine with potassium-containing drugs, medications containing licorice components, or certain diuretics, as side effects may occur. When taking, it is essential to follow the prescribed dosage and method, and it is principled to avoid long-term use. If long-term use is necessary, consultation with a specialist is required. Store this medicine in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. Also, the medicine should be stored at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, not in excessively hot or excessively cold locations.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

  • Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor
  • Severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucous membranes
  • Difficulty or trouble breathing, asthma attacks, cough with respiratory distress and fever
  • Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy
  • Sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis
  • Significant reduction in urine output

Mild side effects

Loss of appetite, gastric discomfort, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, rash or redness, itching, weakness, limb spasms, diarrhea accompanied by severe abdominal pain, fatigue, pain in the upper abdomen accompanied by nausea and vomiting, dark urine

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

Storage

This medicine should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. Furthermore, it should be kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, not in excessively hot or excessively cold environments.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

This medicine is a blackish brown granule.

Package unit

Self-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.