Magwonmaekojung

Adult dose

For individuals aged 15 and older, take 1 tablet once daily.

This medicine should not be taken by individuals with allergic reactions to this medicine or its ingredients, babies under 12 months, patients with severe renal failure, or those allergic to soybean oil, soybeans, or peanuts. During the use of this medicine, it is advised not to take phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, antacids, and drugs such as levodopa together. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, breastfeeding mothers, premature infants, children, those with gastrointestinal disorders, and individuals with issues related to heart or kidney function, low protein levels, or fat metabolism problems should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. If symptoms such as stomach discomfort, diarrhea, constipation, rash, redness, irregular heartbeat, or central nervous system dysfunction occur during use, discontinue the medicine immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Additionally, this medicine may cause changes in menstrual cycles or prolonged bleeding, and when taken with certain contraceptives, it may increase the risk of thrombosis. Long-term intake of high doses of pyridoxine can lead to nerve damage and, when taken with vitamin B12, may produce hematological adverse reactions, so caution is required. Overdose may result in nausea, vomiting, swelling, heart problems, and care should be taken as co-administration with certain diuretics may elevate blood potassium levels. If symptoms do not improve after one month of taking this medicine, it is necessary to consult a healthcare professional. Patients with the risk of fat overload should monitor blood lipid levels, and when using other lipid injectable medications, the dosage should be adjusted considering the lipid amount. When taking this medicine, it is essential to follow the prescribed usage and dosage strictly, and note that this medicine may cause urine to turn yellow, affecting test results. Moreover, it is advisable to avoid tannin-containing teas such as green tea or black tea before and after taking this medicine. This medicine should be kept out of the reach of children, stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and should not be transferred to other containers to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

Cardiac arrest

Mild side effects

Stomach discomfort, diarrhea, constipation, rash, redness, nausea, vomiting, hypernatremia, congestive heart failure, swelling, sensory neuropathy or neurological symptoms, increased menstrual flow and prolonged bleeding, hematological adverse reactions

Drug interactions

This medicine should not be taken with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline preparations, antacids, or levodopa. Consult a doctor or pharmacist when taking oral contraceptives containing estrogen. Also, it is essential to consult with a doctor or pharmacist when co-administering with aldosterone antagonists or triamterene.

Food interactions

This medicine should be avoided in conjunction with tannin-containing teas like green tea or black tea before and after taking.

This medicine should be stored in a sealed container to prevent exposure to air and humidity, ideally at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medicine's effectiveness for a long time.

Appearance

Brown rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

60 tablets/bottle, 120 tablets/box [60 tablets/bottle × 2]