Vantelin Kowa Liquid α 90 g [Class 2 OTC Drug]

Product Information

Vantelin Kowa Liquid α is a topical penetrating medicine containing a triple pain-relief formula (indometacin, l-menthol, arnica tincture) that relieves muscle and joint pain.
When this medicine is applied to painful areas such as the shoulders, lower back, elbows, knees, hands, and feet, the active ingredients penetrate one after another into the painful affected area along with the pleasant cooling sensation of menthol, relieving pain directly from the affected area.
This medicine is a liquid that dries quickly, is not very sticky, and is easy to use on various areas, from wide areas such as the shoulders and lower back to hard-to-apply areas such as hairy parts of the body.
It also uses a sponge container that lets you apply it directly to the painful affected area, so it can be used easily without getting your hands dirty.
/ Deviating from the specified dosage and administration of a medicine can lead 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.

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●Precautions for Use
■■Things You Must Not Do■■ (If you do not follow these, your current symptoms may worsen or side effects may be more likely to occur.)
1. The following persons must not use this medicine.
(1) Persons who have had allergic symptoms caused by this medicine or its ingredients.
(2) Persons who have had asthma.
2. Do not use on the following areas.
(1) Around the eyes, mucous membranes, etc.
(2) Eczema, rashes (contact dermatitis), wounds.
(3) Affected areas with athlete's foot, ringworm, etc., or that are festering.
3. Do not use continuously for a long period.
■■Things To Consult On■■
1. The following persons should consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesclerk before using this medicine.
(1) Persons receiving treatment from a doctor.
(2) Persons who are pregnant or who think they may be pregnant.
(3) Persons who have had allergic symptoms caused by medicines, etc.
2. If any of the following symptoms appear after using this medicine, they may be side effects. Stop using it immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesclerk, bringing this package insert with you.

Relevant Area: Skin
Symptoms: Rash/redness, itching, swelling, stinging sensation, feeling of heat, feeling of dryness

3. If symptoms do not improve after using this medicine for 5 to 6 days, stop using it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesclerk, bringing this package insert with you.


●Indications
Muscle pain, shoulder pain associated with stiff shoulders, low back pain, joint pain, tenosynovitis (pain in the hand or wrist), elbow pain (tennis elbow, etc.), bruises, sprains


●Dosage and Administration
Apply an appropriate amount to the affected area, up to a maximum of 4 times a day.

<Precautions related to dosage and administration>
1. Follow the dosage and administration.
2. When letting a child aged 11 years or older use this medicine, do so under the guidance and supervision of a parent or guardian.
3. Do not let children under 11 years use this medicine.
4. Be careful not to get it in your eyes.
If it does get in your eyes, rinse them immediately with water or lukewarm water.
If symptoms are severe, see an ophthalmologist.
5. For external use only.
6. Do not use more than 50 g per week.
7. Do not cover the affected area with plastic wrap film or other poorly ventilated material after applying the medicine.

Use after the sponge surface has been thoroughly soaked with the liquid medicine.
(If used while the sponge surface is dry, it may tear.)
※If little liquid comes out, press the sponge surface down against the affected area and it will come out.


●Ingredients and Amounts
(Per 1 g)
Ingredient: Indometacin
Amount: 10 mg
Action: A non-steroidal analgesic and anti-inflammatory ingredient that relieves muscle and joint pain.

Ingredient: l-Menthol
Amount: 60 mg
Action: Gives a cooling sensation and eases pain.

Ingredient: Arnica tincture
Amount: 5 mg (1 mg as arnica)
Action: Extracted from arnica, a plant of the Asteraceae family; eases inflammation and pain.

[Additives] hypromellose, macrogol, sodium edetate, BHT, flavoring, diisopropanolamine, glycerin, benzyl alcohol, diisopropyl adipate, isopropanol


●Precautions for Storage and Handling
1. Avoid high temperatures, and store tightly closed in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
2. Store out of the reach of children.
3. Do not transfer to another container.
(This may cause misuse or change the quality.)
4. Do not leave it in places that become hot, such as inside a car, as the container may deform. Deformation of the container may cause the sponge part to come off or the liquid to leak, so take care in storage.
5. Do not touch your eyes or other mucous membranes with hands that have this medicine on them.
6. If this medicine gets on clothing, bedding, etc. and stains them, wash it off with water or detergent as soon as possible.
7. It may damage metals such as glasses, watches, and accessories, as well as clothing, plastics, and painted surfaces such as floors and furniture, so be careful not to let it come into contact with them.
8. Keep away from fire.
9. Do not use the product after the expiration date (shown on the outer box and container).


●Contact Information
For inquiries about this product, please contact the store where you purchased it or the following. Kowa Company, Ltd. Pharmaceutical Division Customer Consultation Center
TEL 03-3279-7755 FAX 03-3279-7566
Hours: Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) 9:00 to 17:00
●Kowa product website
Manufacturer and Distributor
Kowa Company, Ltd.
〒103-8433
東京都中央区日本橋本町三丁目4-14