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Baekcho Syrup Plus

OTC medicationSyrup경구
Ingredient · strength
Glycyrrhiza Extract›1000mg / 100mLGambir 20% Ethanol Extract (1→2.5)›Strength being verifiedCoptis Rhizome·Phellodendron Bark 50% Ethanol Extract (1→2.5)›Strength being verifiedGinseng Fluid Extract›Strength being verifiedCinnamon Bark 70% Ethanol Tincture (1→5)›Strength being verifiedScutellaria Root Soft Extract (2.5→1)›120mg / 100mLGentian Root and Rhizome Ethanol Extract (1→0.88)›Strength being verified
Manufacturer / importer
(주)녹십자
Appearance
Aluminum pouch containing a light brown suspension syrup with a peculiar taste and odor
Packaging
5mL/pouch, 5mL/pouch x 10, 10mL/pouch, 10mL/pouch x 6
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200502778 · Notified 2005.01.07

Summary

Main use
Improvement of gastrointestinal symptoms (decreased appetite, feeling of fullness in the stomach, etc.)
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Adults and those 15 years and older: 10 mL once, 3 times a day after meals. The interval between doses should be more than 4 hours.
Child dose
Pediatric: 11 to 14 years 6.5 mL, 8 to 10 years 5.0 mL, 5 to 7 years 3.5 mL, 3 to 4 years 2.5 mL, 1 to 2 years 2.0 mL Take 3 times a day after meals. Dosage

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)녹십자

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of gastrointestinal symptoms (decreased appetite, feeling of fullness in the stomach, etc.)

  • Decreased appetite
  • feeling of fullness in the stomach
  • indigestion
  • overeating
  • heaviness
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • constipation
  • loose stools
  • abdominal bloating
  • abnormal intestinal fermentation
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This medication is used when there is a decrease in appetite or a feeling of heaviness in the stomach, when there is poor digestion and overeating, when experiencing stomach pains or sensations of bloating. It also helps improve issues with nausea or vomiting, constipation, and loose stools, as well as discomfort due to abnormal fermentation in the intestines. Simply put, it is a good medicine for assisting digestive function and maintaining intestinal health.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults and those 15 years and older: 10 mL once, 3 times a day after meals. The interval between doses should be more than 4 hours.

Child dose

Pediatric: 11 to 14 years 6.5 mL, 8 to 10 years 5.0 mL, 5 to 7 years 3.5 mL, 3 to 4 years 2.5 mL, 1 to 2 years 2.0 mL Take 3 times a day after meals. Dosage

Precautions

This medicine must never be given to infants under 3 months of age. For infants over 3 months and under 1 year of age, it should only be taken after consulting a doctor. Individuals with high blood pressure, elderly persons, or those with heart or kidney problems, as well as those experiencing swelling, must consult with a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. Additionally, it is important to consult a professional if taking other medications. Particularly, caution should be exercised when taking this medication together with licorice ingredients or diuretics, as it may lead to side effects such as muscle weakness or hypokalemia. If you experience swelling of the face or hands and feet, heavy eyelids, stiffness in the hands, increased blood pressure, or headaches while taking this medication, you should immediately stop taking it and consult a professional. These symptoms may result from sodium and potassium imbalance in the body. Should symptoms such as muscle weakness, fatigue, limb cramps, or paralysis arise, you should also stop taking the medication and consult a doctor. If symptoms do not improve after taking, do not continue usage and seek professional advice. This medication should be taken according to the prescribed method and dosage, and when given to children, it must be well supervised by a guardian. Furthermore, prolonged use should be avoided. Store this medication out of reach of children, and do not remove it from its original container. It is best stored in a cool, dry place, avoiding direct sunlight.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Decreased urine output or swelling of the face and hands, heavy eyelids, stiffness in the hands, high blood pressure, headaches, and symptoms of aldosteronism.

Mild side effects

  • Fatigue
  • limb cramps
  • headaches
  • weight gain
  • elevated blood pressure
  • edema (swelling)
  • sodium fluid retention

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

Storage

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. The storage temperature should maintain room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help prolong the efficacy of the medication.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Aluminum pouch containing a light brown suspension syrup with a peculiar taste and odor

Package unit

5mL/pouch, 5mL/pouch x 10, 10mL/pouch, 10mL/pouch x 6

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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.