Cheonggam (Socheongryong-tang) Soft Extract

Adult dose

Typically, adults take 1-2 packets (7-14g) three times a day before meals or between meals.

This medicine should be consulted with a doctor or pharmacist before taking. Special caution is needed for those who are very weak after an illness, have high blood pressure, heart disease, or kidney disease. Elderly patients or those with edema, as well as those who have previously experienced rashes or itching due to medications, should also seek consultation. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should consult a professional before taking it. Caution is also required for those with a weak stomach, those who sweat a lot, hyperthyroid patients, and those with urinary difficulties. Diabetics need to be particularly careful as blood sugar may increase. If symptoms such as swelling of the face or hands and feet, high blood pressure, muscle weakness or cramps, skin rash, indigestion, liver dysfunction, difficulty breathing, urinary disorders, insomnia, excessive sweating, rapid heartbeat, or generalized weakness occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a professional. Also, if symptoms do not improve after one month, stop taking it and consult a professional. This medicine should be taken according to the prescribed dosage and frequency, and care should be taken not to take it with other medications containing potassium or licorice or certain diuretics, as it can cause muscle weakness or electrolyte abnormalities. When taking with other traditional herbal medicines, make sure there is no overlapping of ingredients, and prolonged use should be decided after consultation with a professional. Additionally, taking it with ephedra, ephedrine, thyroid preparations, catecholamines, or xanthine derivatives can lead to side effects such as insomnia, excessive sweating, and rapid heartbeat, so the dosage should be reduced or taken with caution. When storing, avoid direct sunlight and keep it in a cool, dry place out of reach of children. The medicine should be stored tightly in its original container to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

Decreased urination, swelling of the face and hands and feet (edema), high blood pressure, headache, hypokalemia, myopathy (muscle disease), jaundice (yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes), shortness of breath associated with cough, difficulty breathing, fever, urinary disorders

Mild side effects

• Rash
• redness (flushed)
• itching
• loss of appetite
• discomfort in the stomach
• nausea
• vomiting
• insomnia
• excessive sweating
• rapid heartbeat

This medicine may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It is also recommended to store the medicine at room temperature, avoiding extremes of heat or cold.

Appearance

Brown soft extract with sweetness

Package unit

Box - 150 packets/box [(7.0 grams/packet x 150)]