Haecheonghwan (Cheongsangbohahwan)

Adult dose

Typically, adults take 1 packet (1 dose) 3 times a day after meals with warm water.

This medicine should not be taken by neonates, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, and nursing women. Those with hypertension, heart or kidney diseases, edema, and the elderly should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. It is important to consult a professional if you are taking other medications or receiving treatment from a physician. If you experience a decrease in urination, swelling of the face and limbs, heaviness of the eyelids, stiffness in the hands, increases in blood pressure, or headaches while taking this medicine, you should immediately stop taking it and consult a professional. Long-term use of this medicine may lower blood potassium levels leading to muscle weakness or cramps, so caution is advised. If symptoms do not improve after taking for more than a month, discontinue use and consult a professional. If long-term use is necessary, consult a professional and strictly adhere to the specified usage and dosage. Care should be taken when taking this with other medications containing potassium or licorice as the risk of side effects may increase. When using in combination with other herbal medicines, care should be taken to avoid overlapping ingredients. When stored, keep away from direct sunlight in a cool, dry place, and after use, seal tightly and keep out of reach of children. Additionally, removing the medicine from its original container and storing it in another container poses a risk of misuse or quality deterioration, so it must be stored in its original container.

Serious side effects

• Decreased urination
• Swelling of the face and limbs (edema)
• Heaviness of eyelids
• Stiffness in hands
• Paralysis

Mild side effects

• Hypokalemia
• Weakness
• Limb cramps
• Headache
• Increased blood pressure
• Weight gain

This medicine should be stored at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, and it is important to store it in a sealed container to prevent air from entering. Storing it this way maintains the efficacy of the medicine and prevents deterioration.

Appearance

Dark brown granules.

Package unit

1 bottle (25 granules) x 90, 1800 granules, 4000 granules