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Baekcho Liquid

OTC medicationSolution경구
Ingredient · strength
Licorice›330mg / 75mLCorydalis Tuber›240mg / 75mLFennel›195.82mg / 75mLAtractylodes Rhizome›52.25mg / 75mLGinger›130.57mg / 75mLCinnamon Bark›195.82mg / 75mLCitrus Unshiu Peel›300.26mg / 75mLL-Menthol›16mg / 75mL
Manufacturer / importer
(주)녹십자
Appearance
A liquid of light yellow to yellow brown color with a peculiar taste and smell, contained in a brown glass bottle.
Packaging
75 milliliters/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201902545 · Notified 2019.04.23

Summary

Main use
Improvement of gastrointestinal symptoms such as loss of appetite and indigestion.
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Take after meals three times a day. The interval between doses should be at least 4 hours. For those aged 15 years and over, take 1 full bottle (75 mL) per dose.
Child dose
Ages 11 years and over - under 15 years: take 2/3 of a bottle (50 mL) per dose. Ages 8 years and over - under 11 years: take 1/2 of a bottle (37.5 mL) per dose. Ages 5 years and over - under 8

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)녹십자

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of gastrointestinal symptoms such as loss of appetite and indigestion.

  • Decreased appetite
  • loss of appetite
  • feeling of bloating in the stomach
  • abdominal distension
  • indigestion
  • overeating
  • feeling of fullness
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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This medication is used to improve symptoms such as decreased appetite, abdominal bloating in the upper abdomen, indigestion, and symptoms of fullness and nausea and vomiting caused by overeating.

How to take

Adult dose

Take after meals three times a day. The interval between doses should be at least 4 hours. For those aged 15 years and over, take 1 full bottle (75 mL) per dose.

Child dose

Ages 11 years and over - under 15 years: take 2/3 of a bottle (50 mL) per dose. Ages 8 years and over - under 11 years: take 1/2 of a bottle (37.5 mL) per dose. Ages 5 years and over - under 8

Precautions

This medication should never be used in nursing infants under 3 months of age. For children over 3 months and under 1 year, it is recommended to consult a physician beforehand to determine whether to use it, and in general, it is safer to avoid use unless in special cases. Individuals taking other medications must consult with a doctor, dentist, or pharmacist before using this medication. It is also important for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant to consult a professional before taking this medication. If any unusual symptoms such as weakness, limb spasms, or paralysis occur while taking this medication, it should be discontinued immediately and consultation with a professional should be sought. Additionally, if symptoms do not improve after about 2 weeks of use, stop using the medication and consult a healthcare provider. This medication must be taken according to the prescribed dosage and frequency, and when used by children, it should be guided and supervised by an adult. When storing, keep it in a secure place out of reach of children, avoiding direct sunlight, and store in a cool, dry place in a sealed container. It is also important to prevent misuse of the medication and to maintain its quality by not transferring it to other containers.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Mild side effects

  • Weakness
  • limb spasms
  • paralysis
  • myopathy

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture, preferably at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A liquid of light yellow to yellow brown color with a peculiar taste and smell, contained in a brown glass bottle.

Package unit

75 milliliters/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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