Prescription Label

The prescription label is an indicator to verify the name of the Korean herbal medicine you received, the date of preparation, the amount and frequency per dose, the duration of intake, storage conditions, and the expiration date.

If general dosage instructions found online differ from the label, prioritize the label and the guidance provided by the prescribing medical staff. Preparing a photo of the label when inquiring again helps in accurately identifying the herbal medicine you received.

What should I look for first on the label?

Check the name of the herbal medicine, the dispensing date, the amount for a single dose Dosage Amount, the daily frequency, and the duration of use in order. You must also read the storage method and expiration date. Do not swap herbal medicines with family members based only on similar containers or pill sizes; please also verify which container the label was attached to.

Why should I prioritize the label over online dosage instructions?

Even for the same Gongjindan, Gyeongokgo, or restorative herbal medicine, the actual prescription, form of the medicine, and the amount per dose may vary. Numbers seen online are not guidance that has verified your specific prescription. If the label is blurry or if you remember it differently from the explanation provided at the time of prescription, do not guess; please contact the medical institution that prepared the medicine.

What should I send when making an inquiry?

Prepare a photo where the entire label and the herbal medicine container are visible in one screen, as well as the number of doses taken so far and the time of the last dose. Please also inform us if you have started any other new medications or if the storage conditions have changed. Labels where the name, date, or dosage are illegible will not be interpreted arbitrarily.