Ingredient

Apricot Kernel

Hyeongin is an herbal ingredient used for cough and respiratory diseases.

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All medicines
109
Single ingredient
8
Combination
101
Prescription medication
3
OTC medication
106

MFDS ingredient code M040769

What does it do?

Hyeongin is primarily used for alleviating cough and regulating respiratory mucus secretion. It is also utilized in some cases to support heart function and has traditionally been used to treat respiratory diseases.

Hyeongin helps to soften the mucus in the airways to alleviate cough and reduce inflammation in the bronchi. Additionally, it can help support heart function by increasing the contractility of the cardiac muscle.

Commonly used for

Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Hyeongin is characterized by its impact on heart function, unlike other cough-relieving ingredients. Moreover, as a natural plant-based component, it has been used in traditional medicine for a long time.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

Combined ingredients

Ingredients used together with this ingredient in combination products.

Questions about this ingredient

  • QHow does a cough medicine containing Platycodon work?

    Platycodon grandiflorus is an ingredient that helps to soften mucus in the airways, alleviating cough and reducing bronchial inflammation. It is used in various products, so the dosage may vary; please check the instructions for each product. It is also described as potentially affecting heart function, so if you have heart disease or are taking other medications, please consult your pharmacist first.

    Answers 1 · 2026.09.14

For anything that needs medical judgment, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

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.