Criteria to check first
Distinguish between these three emergency warning signs
- Distinguishing breathing difficulties, swelling, fainting, and chest pain
- Prioritize emergency care over general inquiries
- Discontinuation of intake
Which symptoms are emergency warning signs?
Symptoms that appear acutely, such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, fainting or changes in consciousness, and severe chest pain, should not wait for a general inquiry. Stop taking the medicine and immediately seek help from 119 or an emergency medical institution.
Is every discomfort an emergency?
Not necessarily. If mild digestive discomfort or changes in sleep recur, do not simply endure them and continue taking the medicine; Suspension Criteriainstead, make an inquiry according to the guidelines, but the level of urgency is different from signs such as acute respiratory distress, swelling, or changes in consciousness. If possible, provide the product and records during medicationthe records of intake to the medical staff.
What information should I provide when requesting emergency help?
State the time the symptoms started, the name and amount of the Korean herbal medicine taken, any other medications or foods consumed, and any known allergies to the best of your ability. Do not drive yourself; follow the instructions from 119, and do not give more food, water, or Korean herbal medicine to a person who is drifting in and out of consciousness or having difficulty breathing.
If you can bring the container or label, show it to the medical staff, but do not delay reporting the emergency to find them. Even if symptoms subside temporarily, if there were severe signs such as difficulty breathing, fainting, or throat swelling, do not settle for a general consultation and seek an evaluation from emergency medical personnel.
Medical Staff Review
Director Choi Yeon-seung
Chief Director of Baekrokdam Korean Medicine ClinicEmergency Warning Signs Glossary, reviewed the safety of expressions and the scope of verification before administration.
Review Scope: Product Facts · Dosage Principles · Safety Boundaries · Patient Guidance Phrases · Last Reviewed 2026-08-25
- Graduated from Kyung Hee University College of Korean Medicine
- Providing Korean medicine treatment since 2010
- Consultations for Gongjindan, Gyeongokgo, Nokyong (Deer Antler) restorative medicine, and customized restorative herbal medicine