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Kwangdong Samsou Eum Liquid

OTC medicationSolution경구
Ingredient · strength
Ginseng›1.25g / 1 dosePerilla Leaf›1.25g / 1 dosePeucedani Radix›1.25g / 1 dosePinellia Tuber›1.25g / 1 dosePueraria Root›1.25g / 1 dosePoria›1.25g / 1 doseCitrus Unshiu Peel›0.94g / 1 dosePlatycodon Root›0.94g / 1 doseAurantii Fructus Immaturus›0.94g / 1 doseLicorice›0.94g / 1 doseGinger›0.5g / 1 doseJujube›0.67g / 1 dose
Manufacturer / importer
광동제약(주)
Appearance
A thick brown liquid in a pouch
Packaging
1 pouch (75mL), 10 pouches (1 pouch (75mL) * 10EA)
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201605010 · Notified 2016.08.19

Summary

Main use
Relief of cold symptoms (headache, fever)
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Adults: take 1 pouch 3 times daily before meals or between meals.
Child dose
7-14 years old: take 2/3 pouch 3 times daily before meals or between meals. 4-6 years old: take 1/2 pouch 3 times daily before meals or between meals.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
광동제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cold symptoms (headache, fever)

  • Headache
  • fever
  • cough
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This medication is used to relieve symptoms of headache, fever, and cough caused by a cold.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: take 1 pouch 3 times daily before meals or between meals.

Child dose

7-14 years old: take 2/3 pouch 3 times daily before meals or between meals. 4-6 years old: take 1/2 pouch 3 times daily before meals or between meals.

Precautions

This medicine should not be taken by newborns or women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and nursing mothers. Patients with hypertension, elderly individuals, those with heart or kidney problems, individuals with edema, and those currently undergoing other treatments or have previously experienced skin rashes or itching due to medication should consult a professional before taking this drug. If symptoms such as decreased urination, facial or limb swelling, heavy eyelids, hand stiffness, elevated blood pressure, and headaches occur while taking this medication, you should stop taking it immediately and consult a professional. Additionally, if symptoms such as muscle weakness, limb cramps, rashes, itching, or hives appear, you should stop taking it and seek advice from a professional. If symptoms do not improve after taking the medicine for about a week, it is advisable to stop taking it and consult a professional. Caution should be taken when using potassium-containing preparations or other medications that contain licorice, as muscle weakness or electrolyte imbalance may occur. It is essential to follow the prescribed dosage and administration carefully, and when taking with other herbal medicines, be careful not to overlap ingredients. Long-term use is not recommended, but if continued use is necessary, consult a professional. When used by children, guidance and supervision from a guardian are required. This medicine should be kept in a cool place away from direct sunlight and moisture, and must be tightly sealed after use. It should be kept out of reach of children, and it is safer not to store it in a different container from its original packaging.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

  • Hives
  • Severe swelling (edema)
  • Swelling accompanied by elevated blood pressure
  • Severe headache
  • Paralysis

Mild side effects

  • Rash, redness, itching, hives
  • Weakness due to hypokalemia, limb cramps, paralysis
  • Increased blood pressure, swelling, weight gain
  • Heavy eyelids, hand stiffness, headaches

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

Storage

This medicine may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is best to store the medicine at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will safely maintain the efficacy of the medicine.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A thick brown liquid in a pouch

Package unit

1 pouch (75mL), 10 pouches (1 pouch (75mL) * 10EA)

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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.