Tsumura Kampo Hochuekkito Extract Granules 48 Packets [Class 2 OTC Drug]

Product Information

A Kampo preparation from Tsumura
"Hochuekkito" is a Kampo medicine described in the classic Kampo text "Benwakuron",
and is used for "weak constitution," "fatigue and lassitude," "weakness after illness or surgery," etc.
"Tsumura Kampo Hochuekkito Extract Granules" are easy-to-take granules made from an extract obtained from "Hochuekkito."

About the Sale of Medicines

●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 who have ever had rash/redness, itching, etc. caused by medicines, etc.
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: Skin
Symptoms: Rash/redness, itching

The following serious symptoms may occur rarely.
In that case, see a doctor immediately.

Symptom name: Interstitial pneumonia
Symptoms: Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing when climbing stairs or exerting yourself slightly, dry cough, fever, etc. are seen, and these appear suddenly or persist.

Symptom name: Liver dysfunction
Symptoms: Fever, itching, rash, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes), brown urine, general fatigue, loss of appetite, etc. appear.

3. If symptoms do not improve after taking this medicine for about 1 month (5 to 6 days when taking it for a common cold), stop taking it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesclerk, bringing this document with you.


●Indications
For the following symptoms in persons with weak physical strength who lack energy, have weakened gastrointestinal function, and tire easily:
weak constitution, fatigue and lassitude, weakness after illness or surgery, loss of appetite, night sweats, common cold


●Dosage and Administration
Take the following dose before meals with water or hot water.

Age: Adults (15 years and older)
Single dose: 1 sachet (1.875 g)
Times per day: 2 times

Age: 7 years to under 15 years Single dose: 2/3 sachet
Times per day: 2 times

Age: 4 years to under 7 years
Single dose: 1/2 sachet
Times per day: 2 times

Age: 2 years to under 4 years
Single dose: 1/3 sachet
Times per day: 2 times

Age: Under 2 years
Single dose: Do not take. Times per day: 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 sachets (3.75 g) of this product contain 2.5 g of Hochuekkito extract (1/2 amount) made from the following proportions.
JP Astragalus Root 2.0 g, JP Jujube 1.0 g, JP Atractylodes Lancea Rhizome 2.0 g, JP Citrus Unshiu Peel 1.0 g, JP Ginseng 2.0 g, JP Glycyrrhiza 0.75 g, JP Japanese Angelica Root 1.5 g, JP Cimicifuga Rhizome 0.5 g, JP Bupleurum Root 1.0 g, JP Ginger 0.25 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. When taking the remainder of a sachet that has been divided, fold back the opening of the sachet, store it, and take it within 2 days.
4. Because this product uses crude drugs (medicinal plant roots, bark, etc.), the color tone, etc. of the granules may vary slightly from product to product, but this does not affect its efficacy.
5. Do not take the product after the expiration date.


●Contact Information
If you have any questions about the contents of this product, please contact the store where you purchased it or the following.

Manufacturer and Distributor
Tsumura & Co.
東京都港区赤坂2-17-11
〒107-8521

Customer Consultation Desk
Phone 0120-329-930
Hours: 9:00 to 17:30 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)