Medication info

Wipyungwon Granules (Banhasasimtang Extract Granules)

OTC medication
Ingredient · strength
Pinellia Tuber›1.67g / 1 packetScutellaria Root›1g / 1 packetGinger›0.83g / 1 packetGinseng›1g / 1 packetLicorice›1g / 1 packetJujube›1g / 1 packetCoptis Rhizome›0.33g / 1 packetAs Soft Extract›2.5g / 1 packet
Manufacturer / importer
한솔신약(주)
Appearance
Brownish-yellow granules
Packaging
60 sachets/box [(3g/sachet) * 60]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200811653 · Notified 2008.12.17

Summary

Main use
Improves gastric function and alleviates symptoms such as indigestion and diarrhea
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
Typically, adults take 1 sachet 3 times a day before meals or between meals.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
한솔신약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improves gastric function and alleviates symptoms such as indigestion and diarrhea

  • Epigastric fullness
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • loss of appetite
  • borborygmus
  • loose stools
  • tendency to diarrhea
  • acute and chronic gastritis
  • fermentative diarrhea
  • indigestion
  • gastric ptosis
  • nervous gastritis
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This medication is used for gastrointestinal diseases such as acute and chronic gastritis, fermentative diarrhea, indigestion, gastric ptosis, nervous gastritis, and gastric weakness. It also helps alleviate discomfort due to hangovers, burping, and heartburn symptoms. It can improve conditions such as stomatitis and nervous irritability. It is effective in treating various gastrointestinal disturbance symptoms such as epigastric fullness, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, tendency to diarrhea, and more, thereby improving patients' digestive function and making the stomach comfortable. Overall, it is used to enhance gastric health and relieve digestive discomfort.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

Typically, adults take 1 sachet 3 times a day before meals or between meals.

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by newborns, breastfeeding women, pregnant women, or those who may become pregnant. This medication contains lactose, so those with genetic disorders such as lactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take it. If you have high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease, or edema, you must consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. Those who have experienced allergic reactions such as rashes, redness, or itching due to medications in the past should also consult an expert before taking this medication. Elderly individuals may have decreased body functions, so it is necessary to adjust the dosage or be cautious when taking this medication. If you are taking other medications or undergoing treatment, consult with an expert before taking this medication. If symptoms such as decreased urine output, swelling of the face or limbs, heaviness of the eyelids, stiffness of the hands, elevated blood pressure, or headaches occur during use, discontinue use immediately and consult an expert. If symptoms such as muscle weakness, limb spasms, or paralysis occur, stop taking the medication and consult medical staff. If skin rashes, itching, or hives occur, discontinue use immediately. If you experience general lethargy or jaundice symptoms such as yellowing of the skin and eyes, stop taking the medication and seek medical attention. If respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath occur, stop taking the medication immediately and consult an expert. If symptoms do not improve after about one month of use, discontinue use and consult a doctor. This medication should not be taken for extended periods; if it must be used for a long time, consult with an expert. Be sure to adhere to the prescribed dosage and administration. When administering to children, it should be done under the supervision of a guardian. When taken alongside potassium-containing preparations, licorice components, or certain diuretics, hypokalemia or muscle disorders can occur, so caution is necessary. When taken together with other herbal medications, check for overlapping ingredients and exercise caution. Store this medication in a cool place away from direct sunlight and moisture, and be sure to keep it sealed after use. Keep out of reach of children and ensure it is stored in its original container for safety.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

  • Hives
  • edema
  • elevated blood pressure
  • generalized lethargy
  • jaundice
  • fever
  • cough
  • shortness of breath
  • respiratory distress
  • myopathy (limb spasms, paralysis, etc.)

Mild side effects

  • Rash
  • redness
  • itching
  • lethargy
  • limb spasms
  • decreased urine output
  • swelling of the face and limbs
  • heaviness of the eyelids
  • stiffness of the hands
  • headaches
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  • weight gain
  • heartburn
  • burping
  • hangover
  • symptoms of gastritis

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 best storage temperature is between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Brownish-yellow granules

Package unit

60 sachets/box [(3g/sachet) * 60]

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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.