Medication info

Jaoko Liquid

OTC medicationSolutionOral
Ingredient · strength
Ephedra Herb›0.67g / 1 packetGinseng›0.2g / 1 packetPolygala Root›0.17g / 1 packetPlatycodon Root›0.3g / 1 packetGuaifenesin›70mg / 1 packet
Manufacturer / importer
Austin Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Brown liquid
Packaging
15 mL per pouch, 6 pouches per box [15 mL per pouch × 6], 60 pouches per box [(15 mL per pouch × 6) × 10]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202402460 · Notified 2024.10.18

Summary

Main use
Relief of cough and phlegm; relief of asthma
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Take the following single dose 3 times daily, 30 minutes after meals. Age 15 years and older: 1 sachet (15mL) per dose
Child dose
Age 11 years and older but under 15 years: 2/3 sachet (10mL) per dose Age 8 years and older but under 11 years: 1/2 sachet (7.5mL) per dose Age 5 years and older but under 8 years: 1/3 sachet (5mL) per dose Age 3 years and older but under 5 years: 1/4 sachet (3.75mL) per dose Age 2 years and older but under 3 years: 1/5 sachet (3mL) per dose Do not administer to children under 2 years of age. However, if administration is essential, seek medical advice.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Austin Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cough and phlegm; relief of asthma

  • Cough
  • phlegm
  • asthma
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This medication is used to improve respiratory symptoms such as cough, phlegm, and asthma.

How to take

Adult dose

Take the following single dose 3 times daily, 30 minutes after meals. Age 15 years and older: 1 sachet (15mL) per dose

Child dose

Age 11 years and older but under 15 years: 2/3 sachet (10mL) per dose Age 8 years and older but under 11 years: 1/2 sachet (7.5mL) per dose Age 5 years and older but under 8 years: 1/3 sachet (5mL) per dose Age 3 years and older but under 5 years: 1/4 sachet (3.75mL) per dose Age 2 years and older but under 3 years: 1/5 sachet (3mL) per dose Do not administer to children under 2 years of age. However, if administration is essential, seek medical advice.

Precautions

This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame. Aspartame is broken down into phenylalanine in the body, so individuals with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria should not take this medication. Also, care should be taken not to exceed the maximum allowable daily intake of aspartame, and adults weighing 60 kg should adjust their dosage to not exceed 2.4 g per day. Infants under 3 months of age or those with a history of allergic reactions to this medication or its ingredients should not take this medication. Additionally, individuals who are currently taking MAO inhibitors or have discontinued them less than 2 weeks ago should not use this medication. It is advisable not to take other cough suppressants, cold medications, antihistamines, or sedatives while using this medication. Individuals with a history of allergies, past drug allergy symptoms, liver, kidney, heart, or thyroid diseases, or chronic conditions such as hypertension or diabetes, as well as pregnant or nursing women, elderly people, or those in weak health should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. Smokers or individuals with respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema, or experiencing a cough lasting more than a week accompanied by fever, rash, or headache should also consult a specialist. If symptoms like rash, itching, vomiting, dizziness, anxiety, tremors, or insomnia occur while taking this medication, or if symptoms do not improve after taking it 5-6 times, stop taking it immediately and consult a specialist. Do not administer this medication to children under 2 years old, and if necessary, seek medical advice. When taking this medication, ensure to follow the prescribed dosage, and when administering to children, it should be done under the supervision of a guardian. Alcohol should also be avoided during treatment. Store this medication out of reach of children, and keep it tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. It is important not to transfer it to another container to maintain its quality.

Side effects

  • Rash
  • redness
  • itching
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • loss of appetite
  • dizziness
  • anxiety
  • tremors
  • insomnia

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

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It should be kept at room temperature, specifically between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps to maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Brown liquid

Package unit

15 mL per pouch, 6 pouches per box [15 mL per pouch × 6], 60 pouches per box [(15 mL per pouch × 6) × 10]

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