Long Kid Hi Yeon Jo Ex (Soganjeong-tang)

Adult dose

Typically, adults take 4 packets three times a day before meals or between meals.

Child dose

Aged 7-14 years: 2.6 packets once (2/3 of adult dose), aged 4-6 years: 2 packets once (1/2 of adult dose), aged 2-3 years: 1.3 packets once (1/3 of adult dose), under 1 year: 1 packet or less once (1/4 of adult dose)

This medication should not be taken by infants under 3 months old. It is not suitable for nursing babies or newborns. Patients with severe nausea or vomiting are advised not to take this medication. Patients with hypertension or heart or kidney problems should consult a specialist before taking this medication. It is also safe to consult a specialist if there are symptoms of swelling. Patients currently on other medications or treatments must consult their doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. Elderly patients should be cautious and may need to adjust the dosage due to potential decline in bodily function. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should consult a specialist before taking this medication. Patients with nausea or vomiting symptoms also need to consult prior to taking this medication. Individuals with a history of allergic reactions such as skin rash, redness, or itching from previous medications should consult a specialist before taking this medication. Particularly for infants under 1 year old, a doctor's evaluation should take precedence, and unless in special cases, it is advisable not to administer this medication. If symptoms such as puffiness of the face or hands and feet, heaviness of the eyelids, or hardening of the hands, increased blood pressure, or headaches occur while taking this medication, it should be immediately discontinued and a specialist consulted. If muscle weakness, spasms, or paralysis symptoms appear, stop taking it and quickly inform a specialist. If rashes, redness, itching, vomiting, or diarrhea occur, discontinue the medication and seek advice. If symptoms do not improve after taking for more than a month, consult a specialist. This medication must be adhered to the prescribed method and dosage, and long-term use should always be discussed with a specialist. When administering to children, guardians must supervise and guide. Care should be taken when taking this medication alongside potassium-containing drugs or licorice, and certain diuretics, as side effects may occur. When combining with other herbal medicines or botanicals, ensure that the ingredients do not overlap. This medication should be stored in a cool, dry place protected from direct sunlight and always sealed after use. It should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring to another container from its original may risk degradation of quality or misuse.

Serious side effects

• Decreased urine output
• swelling of the face and hands (edema)
• heaviness of the eyelids
• stiffness of hands
• increased blood pressure
• headache
• myopathy (muscle disease)
• hypokalemia

Mild side effects

• Rash
• redness (hyperemia)
• itching
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• weakness
• limb spasms

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This helps to preserve the medication's efficacy and safety for a longer time.

Appearance

Brown Yeon Jo Ex filled in aluminum foil

Package unit

10 packets/box [7g/packet x 10ea], 60 packets/box [10 packets x 6ea], 180 packets/box [60 packets x 3ea]