Shiunko 50 g [Class 2 OTC Drug]

Product Information

Shiunko is a Kampo formula originating from "Geka Seiso," a family formula of Hanaoka Seishu, and has long been widely used for burns, cracked skin, chapped skin, chilblains, hemorrhoids, etc. Deviating from the specified dosage and administration of a medicine leads to serious harm to health. Always read the product instructions carefully before use and follow the dosage and administration. Even when a medicine is used correctly according to the dosage and administration, side effects may occur. If you notice anything unusual, stop use immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist.

●Precautions for Use
■■Things You Must Not Do■■
(Failure to follow these instructions may worsen current symptoms or increase the risk of side effects.)
The following persons must not use this medicine
(1) Persons who have had allergic symptoms caused by this medicine or its ingredients.
(2) Persons with severe weeping, sores, burns or wounds.
(3) Persons whose wound is suppurating.
(4) Persons whose affected area is extensive.
■■Things To Consult On■■
1. The following persons should consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered salesclerk before use
Persons receiving treatment from a doctor.
2. If any of the following symptoms appear after using this medicine, they may be side effects. Stop use immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered salesclerk, bringing this document with you

Relevant Area – Symptoms
Skin – Rash/redness, itching


●Indications
Pain due to hemorrhoids, anal fissure, burns, cracked skin, chapped skin, chilblains, wounds, sores, eczema/dermatitis, heat rash, corns


●Dosage and Administration
Apply to the affected area as appropriate, or spread on gauze, etc. and apply to the affected area. (It is effective to clean the affected area before use and, when applying to a wound, to disinfect it before use.)

<Precautions Concerning Dosage and Administration>
(1) When giving this medicine to a child, use it under the guidance and supervision of a parent or guardian.
(2) For external use only.
(3) Be careful not to get it in the eyes.
(4) Be careful not to get it on clothing, etc. (Because it is a reddish-purple ointment.)


●Ingredients and Amounts
Ingredient – Amount
Japanese Angelica Root (Toki) – 100 g
Lithospermum Root (Shikon) – 100 g
Sesame oil – 1000 g
Yellow Beeswax (Mitsuro) – 380 g
Lard – 25 g
The Shiunko obtained from the above total amount of 1605 g is approximately 1300 g.


●Precautions for Storage and Handling
(1) Store tightly sealed in a cool place out of direct sunlight.
(2) Keep out of reach of children.
(3) Do not transfer to another container. (This results in misuse or a change in quality.)
(4) Do not use this product after the expiration date.

[Other Information Stated in the Package Insert]
[Packaging]
20 g (tube), 50 g


●Contact Information
Direct inquiries about this product to the contact below.
Customer Service Desk Yamamoto Kanpoh Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
157 Takihigashimachi, Komaki-shi, Aichi 485-0035
0568-73-3131
9:00–17:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)

Adverse Drug Reaction Relief System 0120-149-931

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