Dongkook Pharmaceutical Launches "Senseket Tablets," a Remedy for Gastrointestinal Halitosis

Senseket Tablets Launched as Korea's Only OTC Remedy
for Gastrointestinal Halitosis
Directly Targets Odor from the Digestive Tract,
Beyond Toothpaste and Mouthwash

On August 21, Dongkook Pharmaceutical announced the launch of "Senseket Tablets," the only over-the-counter product in Korea developed to address halitosis originating from the gastrointestinal tract.

Senseket Tablets. Dongkook Pharmaceutical

The causes of halitosis can be broadly categorized into intraoral and extraoral factors. Intraoral causes include dental plaque, tartar, and gum disease. Extraoral causes include volatile sulfur compounds rising from the gastrointestinal tract, tonsil stones, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Among these, gastrointestinal halitosis is caused when undigested food ferments in the intestines, producing volatile sulfur compounds that reflux into the breath. Therefore, toothpaste or mouthwash cannot fundamentally resolve this type of halitosis.

The main ingredient in Senseket Tablets, sodium copper chlorophyllin, adsorbs and neutralizes odor-causing substances in the gastrointestinal tract, thereby addressing the root cause of oral odor. While existing halitosis remedies have primarily targeted intraoral causes, Senseket Tablets are an easy-to-take oral formulation that directly eliminates odors originating from the gastrointestinal tract. In particular, this category of products has attracted significant interest and steady consumption in the Japanese market.

Furthermore, while previous halitosis remedies were launched as processed food products, the efficacy of this product has been verified, and it has been approved as an over-the-counter drug. For those who continue to experience halitosis even after brushing, frequently consume coffee, or smoke regularly, Senseket Tablets offer effective improvement. The recommended dosage is 3 to 4 tablets after each meal, three times daily with water. The product is available for purchase at pharmacies without a prescription.

A marketing representative from Dongkook Pharmaceutical stated, "Halitosis causes significant discomfort in interpersonal relationships and daily life, beyond just temporary unpleasantness. In particular, the Korean diet, which includes a high intake of fermented foods such as kimchi, doenjang, garlic, and onions, increases the prevalence of gastrointestinal halitosis. Senseket Tablets, which directly address the causes of halitosis in the gastrointestinal tract alongside oral hygiene management, can help consumers resolve their concerns about bad breath."

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