Kakkonto Extract Granules S Kracie 30 Packets [Class 2 OTC Drug]

Product Information

●"Kakkonto" is a formula listed in the Chinese medical texts "Shanghan Lun" and "Jingui Yaolue", which are regarded as classics of Kampo medicine. It is effective for colds, stiff shoulders, etc.
●It is effective for symptoms at the onset of a cold, such as fever with shivering and chills that do not go away.

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 take this medicine
Infants under 3 months of age
■■Things To Consult On■■
1. The following persons should consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered salesclerk before taking this medicine
(1) Persons receiving treatment from a doctor
(2) Persons who are pregnant or who think they may be pregnant
(3) Persons with a weak constitution (persons whose physical strength is declining, persons who are physically weak)
(4) Persons with a weak stomach and intestines
(5) Persons with a marked tendency to sweat
(6) Elderly persons
(7) Persons who have previously had rash/redness, itching, etc. caused by medicines, etc.
(8) Persons with the following symptoms
Swelling, difficulty urinating
(9) Persons who have received the following diagnoses
Hypertension, heart disease, kidney disease, thyroid dysfunction
2. If any of the following symptoms appear after taking this medicine, they may be side effects. Stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered salesclerk, bringing this document with you

Relevant Area – Symptoms
Skin – Rash/redness, itching
Digestive system – Nausea, loss of appetite, stomach discomfort

The following serious symptoms may occur rarely.
In such cases, see a doctor immediately.

Symptom Name – Symptoms
Pseudoaldosteronism, myopathy – In addition to fatigue, numbness, tightness and stiffness of the limbs, weakness and muscle pain may appear and gradually intensify.

Liver dysfunction – Symptoms such as fever, itching, rash, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes), brown urine, general fatigue, and loss of appetite may occur.

3. If symptoms do not improve after taking this medicine for about 1 month (5 to 6 times when taken for the early stage of a cold, nasal cold or headache), stop taking it and consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered salesclerk, bringing this document with you

4. When using continuously for a long period, consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered salesclerk



●Indications
The following symptoms in persons of moderate or greater physical strength:
Early stage of a cold (without sweating), nasal cold, rhinitis, headache, stiff shoulders, muscle pain, pain in the hands or shoulders



●Dosage and Administration
Take the following dose 3 times a day before meals or between meals with water or lukewarm water.
Age – Single Dose – Doses per Day
Adults (15 years of age or older) – 1 packet – 3 times
7 to under 15 years of age – 2/3 packet – 3 times
4 to under 7 years of age – 1/2 packet – 3 times
2 to under 4 years of age – 1/3 packet – 3 times
Under 2 years of age – 1/4 packet – 3 times

<Precautions Concerning Dosage and Administration>
(1) When giving this medicine to a child, have the child take it under the guidance and supervision of a parent or guardian.
(2) For infants under 1 year of age, give priority to having them see a doctor, and have them take this medicine only when unavoidable.



●Ingredients and Amounts
The adult daily dose of 3 packets (1.5 g per packet) contains the following ingredients.
Ingredient – Amount
Kakkonto Extract (3/4 dose) (extracted from Pueraria Root (Kakkon) 6 g, Ephedra Herb (Mao) and Jujube (Taiso) 3 g each, Cinnamon Bark (Keihi) and Peony Root (Shakuyaku) 2.25 g each, Glycyrrhiza (Kanzo) 1.5 g, Ginger (Shokyo) 0.75 g) – 3,900 mg

Contains as additives: hydroxypropylcellulose, lactose,
polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene glycol.

<Precautions Concerning Ingredients>
Because this medicine uses extracts of natural products (crude drugs), the color of the granules may vary slightly.



●Precautions for Storage and Handling
(1) Store in a cool, dry 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 take this product after the expiration date.
(5) When taking the remainder after dividing 1 packet, fold over the opening of the packet to store it, and do not take it if more than 2 days have passed.

[Other Information Stated in the Package Insert]
Health advice
●Rest your body
To recover from a cold quickly, get plenty of sleep and keep the body at rest.
Also, to build physical strength, aim for a nutritionally balanced diet.
●Pay attention to ventilation
Polluted air also leads to coughing. Even while heating, open the windows occasionally to let in fresh air. Also be careful of low humidity.
●Keep your body warm
When you have a cold, rice porridge, which does not burden the stomach and intestines, warm milk, etc. are suitable.
Also, drinking "ginger tea" is one way to warm the body.



●Contact Information
If you notice anything about this medicine, contact the store where you purchased it or the contact below.
Kracie Pharma, Ltd. Customer Service Desk
(03)5446-3334
Hours 10:00–17:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)

Distributor
Kracie Pharma, Ltd.
3-20-20 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8080

Manufacturer and Distributor
Kracie Pharmaceutical, Ltd.
3-20-20 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8080

Contact for the Adverse Drug Reaction Relief System
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA)
0120-149-931

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