How should I take Baekrok Gambi-jeong daily?

When you are prescribed Baekrok Gambi-jeong, there is usually one thing you are most curious about. How many tablets should you take, and how many times a day? You might be confused about whether to start with the standard dose immediately or if you can increase the dose yourself if weight loss is slow. Today, we will clearly summarize the standard dose, initial adaptation, and criteria for increasing the dose.

The standard dose of Baekrok Gambi-jeong is 2 tablets per dose, 2 times a day, totaling 4 tablets per day. However, before looking at these numbers, you should check the medication guide issued to you. The initial dose and timing of administration should follow the guidance received after your medical evaluation.

In the medication guide, check these three things: the number of tablets per dose, the daily frequency, and the timing of administration. Do not use other people's reviews or previous prescriptions as your own standard. Even for the same Baekrok Gambi-jeong, the initial dose and subsequent progression may vary depending on your current reaction and the details of your medical evaluation.

Initially, you may start with a dose lower than the standard amount to monitor your body's reaction. Starting with a lower dose does not mean the medication is ineffective. This is a process of observing how your appetite, sleep, and digestion change at the current dose to determine if you can transition to the standard dose.

In the beginning, keep a record of the actual number of tablets taken and the time of administration. Record the time when your appetite changes, whether it is difficult to fall asleep or if your sleep patterns have changed, as well as any new discomforts such as stomach upset, changes in bowel movements, throbbing, or hand tremors. For weight, it is better to look at the weekly trend rather than the daily number.

You must not increase the dose yourself just because your weight has not decreased for a few days or because you feel your appetite returning. Increasing the dose beyond the standard amount must be decided only after consultation and recommendation from the director. The goal is not to take as much as possible, but to find the range that fits your current physical condition and weight loss progress.

When adjusting the dose, we do not look at weight alone. We consider the actual dose taken, any missed days, appetite and food intake, sleep and fatigue, digestion and bowel movements, any new discomforts, and other medications you are currently taking. We look at the weekly weight trend rather than the numbers of a few days.

You may request a medical evaluation again if you wish to switch from the initial adaptation dose to the standard dose, or if your appetite and weight loss progress differ from expectations while taking the standard dose. The same applies if you feel your weight is changing too rapidly or if changes in your daily schedule make it difficult to follow the previous instructions.

If you experience discomfort, do not assume it is simply part of the process of the medicine taking effect, and do not adjust the dosage on your own for an extended period. Please record the time and amount of your last dose, as well as when the symptoms started and their severity, and notify the prescribing institution. If you experience chest pain, fainting, or difficulty breathing, or if symptoms worsen rapidly, do not wait for a consultation and seek medical evaluation at a medical institution immediately.

To summarize: while the standard dose is 2 tablets twice a day, your personalized medication guide takes priority regarding the initial dose and timing. You may start with a smaller amount initially, and a consultation with the director is mandatory before increasing the dose beyond the standard amount. In the next video, I will explain the pricing and the configurations for 1, 3, and 6 bottles.