Tsumura Kampo Kikyoto Extract Granules 20 Packets [Class 2 OTC Drug]

Product Information

Tsumura Kampo preparation

"Kikyoto" is a Kampo medicine described in the classical Kampo texts "Shokanron" and "Kinki Yoryaku," and is used for "tonsillitis" and "peritonsillitis" in persons who have a sore throat and sometimes a cough.
"Tsumura Kampo Kikyoto Extract Granules" are easy-to-take granules made from an extract obtained from "Kikyoto."
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■■

■■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 stomach and intestines who are prone to diarrhea.
(4) Elderly persons.
(5) Persons with the following symptom.
Swelling (edema)
(6) Persons who have received the following diagnoses.
High blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease
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
Digestive system – Loss of appetite, stomach discomfort

The following serious symptoms may occur rarely.
In that case, seek medical attention from a doctor immediately.

Symptom Name – Symptoms
Pseudoaldosteronism, myopathy – Sluggishness, numbness, a feeling of tightness or stiffness in the hands and feet, along with weakness and muscle pain, which gradually become stronger.

3. If symptoms do not improve after taking this medicine 5 to 6 times, stop taking it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesclerk, bringing this document with you.

4. If you will use this medicine continuously for a long period, consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesclerk.


●Indications
Can be used regardless of physical strength, for the following symptoms in persons whose throat is swollen and painful, sometimes with a cough:
Tonsillitis, peritonsillitis


●Dosage and Administration
Put the following dose into your mouth a little at a time and take it by gradually dissolving it with water or hot water.
Age – Single dose – Times per day
Adults (15 years and older) – 1 packet (1.875 g) – 2 times
7 years to under 15 years – 2/3 packet – 2 times
4 years to under 7 years – 1/2 packet – 2 times
2 years to under 4 years – 1/3 packet – 2 times
Under 2 years – Do not take.

<Precautions related to dosage and administration> When giving this medicine to a child, do so under the guidance and supervision of a parent or guardian.


●Ingredients and Amounts
2 packets (3.75 g) of this product contain 0.625 g of dried extract of a mixture of the following crude drugs in the proportions below.
JP Glycyrrhiza (kanzo) – 1.5 g
JP Platycodon root (kikyo) – 1.0 g

Additives: JP magnesium stearate, JP lactose hydrate.


●Precautions for Storage and Handling
1. Store in a cool place with low humidity, away from direct sunlight.
2. Store out of the reach of children.
3. If you take the remainder of a divided packet, fold over the opening of the packet to store it, and take it within 2 days.
4. Because this product uses crude drugs (medicinal plant roots, bark, etc.), the color, etc. of the granules may vary slightly from product to product, but this does not affect the indications.
5. Do not take the product after the expiration date.


●Contact Information
If you notice anything about the contents of this product, please contact the store where you purchased it or the following.
Customer Consultation Desk
東京都港区赤坂2-17-11 〒107-8521
Phone 0120-329-930
Hours: 9:00 to 17:30 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)