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Gangchi Hwan

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Manufacturer / importer
일심제약
Appearance
Brown pills
Packaging
1 pouch (20 pills) × 30 pouches - 30 pouches/box [1 pouch (20 pills) × 30 pouches], 1 pouch (20 pills) × 90 pouches - 90 pouches/box [1 pouch (20 pills) × 90 pouches]
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 200702098 · Notified 2007.02.15

This product's status changed to Expired on 2025.04.01. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Relief of toothache due to excess stomach heat
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Typically, an adult takes 1 pouch (1 dose) 3 times a day before meals or between meals.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
일심제약

Efficacy & effects

Relief of toothache due to excess stomach heat

  • Toothache due to excess stomach heat
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Toothache due to excess stomach heat is pain caused by heat from the stomach affecting the area around the teeth. In this case, the related medication helps to reduce stomach heat and alleviate inflammation to lessen pain. Thus, it is used to treat toothache caused by stomach heat.

How to take

Adult dose

Typically, an adult takes 1 pouch (1 dose) 3 times a day before meals or between meals.

Precautions

This medication contains lactose, so individuals with genetic disorders that prevent lactose digestion should not take it. It is safe for newborns, breastfeeding women, pregnant women, or those who may become pregnant to avoid this medication due to certain ingredients within it. Those with hypertension, heart or kidney diseases, swelling, or elderly individuals should consult a specialist before taking this medication. If you are taking another medication, have a weak stomach, or experience appetite loss, nausea, or vomiting, you should also consult with a specialist before taking this medication. If you experience swelling in your face or extremities, increased blood pressure, headaches, muscle weakness, or cramps while taking this medication, you should immediately discontinue use and consult with a specialist. If gastrointestinal symptoms like appetite loss, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea occur or do not improve after a few days of taking the medication, you should stop taking it and consult with a specialist. It is essential not to use this medication long-term; if prolonged use is required, you must consult with a specialist. It is important to adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage and frequency, as there may be risks of side effects when taken with other medications containing potassium or licorice. Be careful to avoid overlapping ingredients if taking other herbal or traditional medications, and it is advisable not to continue for more than a week. Store this medication in a sealed container, away from direct sunlight and moisture, and ensure it is kept out of reach of children after use. Additionally, it is safer to keep it in its original container; transferring it to another container may compromise its quality or lead to misuse.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

If you experience decreased urine output, severe swelling in the face and extremities, increased blood pressure, severe headaches, weakness, limb cramps, or paralysis, discontinue use immediately and consult a physician.

Mild side effects

  • Appetite loss
  • discomfort in the stomach
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea may occur.

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

Storage

Store this medication in a sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This storage method helps to maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Brown pills

Package unit

1 pouch (20 pills) × 30 pouches - 30 pouches/box [1 pouch (20 pills) × 30 pouches], 1 pouch (20 pills) × 90 pouches - 90 pouches/box [1 pouch (20 pills) × 90 pouches]

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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.