Q Once I get a tonic prescribed, how long do I take it, and when should I come back?
A Typically, you take a 4-week prescription, return for a check-up, and a full course is considered 2-3 months total.
Detailed Answer
An immune tonic is initially prescribed for a 4-week supply to check digestive tolerance and early effects. Afterward, depending on progress, the prescription is either maintained or adjusted, completing one course over 2-3 months. For seasonal prevention purposes, a 4-6 week intake pattern each spring and autumn is recommended.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
At Dongjedang, at the 4-week follow-up visit, we assess condition changes, whether colds occurred, and digestive status together to decide the direction of the next prescription. We do not recommend re-prescribing without checking progress, and always guide the next step only after reviewing the outcome.
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