Rohto Algard Rhinitis Oral Medicine Gold Z 20 Capsules [Designated Class 2 OTC Drug]

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For troublesome runny nose, nasal congestion, and heavy-headedness caused by sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, etc. Soft capsules
"Rohto Algard Rhinitis Oral Medicine Gold Z" is effective for the various rhinitis symptoms arising from allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, such as runny nose, nasal congestion, and heavy-headedness caused by pollen, house dust, etc. In addition to "mequitazine," an ingredient that has both anti-allergic and antihistamine actions and is less likely to cause drowsiness, it contains a total of 6 active ingredients that act on runny nose, nasal congestion, and heavy-headedness. It is an oral rhinitis medicine recommended for those who want effectiveness.

For sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, 6 active ingredients work on all of these symptoms!!
Suppression of allergic symptoms – Mequitazine (an ingredient that is less likely to cause drowsiness)

○Swelling of the nasal mucosa, difficulty breathing (nasal congestion)
〈Nasal mucosa vasoconstrictor ingredients〉 Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, dl-Methylephedrine hydrochloride 〈Crude drug ingredient〉 Magnolia Flower (Shin'i) extract
○Sticky runny nose, nasal mucus dripping down the throat (runny nose)
〈Suppression of nasal secretion〉 Belladonna total alkaloids
○Feeling foggy-headed (heavy-headedness)
〈Suppression of heavy-headedness〉 Anhydrous caffeine. 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 not observed, current symptoms may worsen or side effects/accidents may become more likely to occur)
1. The following persons must not take this medicine.
(1) Persons who have had allergic symptoms caused by this medicine or its ingredients
(2) Persons with the following symptom
Difficulty urinating due to prostatic hypertrophy
(3) Persons who have received the following diagnoses: high blood pressure, heart disease, thyroid dysfunction, diabetes
2. While taking this medicine, do not use any of the following medicines.
Other oral medicines for rhinitis, oral medicines containing antihistamines, etc. (cold medicines, antitussive and expectorants, motion sickness medicines, allergy medicines, etc.), gastrointestinal analgesic antispasmodics
3. Do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine.
(Symptoms such as drowsiness, blurred vision, and abnormal sensitivity to light may appear)
4. 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 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 are breastfeeding.
(4) Elderly persons.
(5) Persons who have had allergic symptoms caused by medicines, etc.
(6) Persons who have experienced insomnia, dizziness, weakness, tremors, or palpitations caused by cold medicines, antitussive and expectorants, oral medicines for rhinitis, etc.
(7) Persons with the following symptoms.
High fever, difficulty urinating
(8) Persons who have received the following diagnoses.
Glaucoma, kidney disease
(9) Persons receiving treatment with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (selegiline hydrochloride, 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 these instructions with you.

Relevant Area – Symptoms
Skin – Rash/redness, itching
Digestive system – Nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite
Psychiatric/nervous system – Dizziness, insomnia, nervousness, headache, convulsions
Urinary system – Difficulty urinating
Other – Flushing of the face, abnormal sensitivity to light

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

Symptom Name – Symptoms
Shock (anaphylaxis) – Immediately after taking the medicine, itching of the skin, hives, hoarseness, sneezing, itching of the throat, difficulty breathing, palpitations, clouding of consciousness, etc. appear.

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis – High fever, widespread rash/redness of the skin, small bumps (small pustules) appearing on reddened skin, general fatigue, loss of appetite, etc. persist or rapidly worsen.

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

Thrombocytopenia – Due to a decrease in the number of platelets, a component of the blood, bleeding symptoms such as nosebleeds, bleeding from the gums, and bruises appear.

3. The following symptoms may appear after taking this medicine. If they persist or worsen, stop taking it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesclerk, bringing these instructions with you.
Dry mouth, drowsiness, constipation, blurred vision
4. If symptoms do not improve after taking this medicine for 5 to 6 days, stop taking it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesclerk, bringing these instructions with you.


●Indications
Relief of the following symptoms caused by acute rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, or sinusitis:
Sneezing, runny nose (excessive nasal discharge), nasal congestion, watery eyes, sore throat, heavy-headedness (heavy feeling in the head)


●Dosage and Administration
Take the following dose after meals with water or hot water.
Age – Single dose – Times per day
Adults (15 years and older) – 1 capsule – 3 times
Under 15 years – Do not take.

(Precautions related to dosage and administration)
(1) Strictly follow the dosage and administration.
(2) How to remove the capsules: Press the raised part of the PTP sheet containing the capsule firmly with your fingertip to break the aluminum foil on the back, take out the capsule, and then take it. (Accidentally swallowing the capsule still in the sheet may lead to unexpected accidents, such as the sheet piercing the mucous membrane of the esophagus.)


●Ingredients and Amounts
In the daily dose of 3 capsules
Active ingredient – Amount
Mequitazine – 4 mg
Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride – 75 mg
dl-Methylephedrine hydrochloride – 75 mg
Magnolia Flower (Shin'i) extract – 24 mg
Belladonna total alkaloids – 0.4 mg
Anhydrous caffeine – 110 mg

Contains the following additives: polysorbate 80, glyceryl fatty acid ester, bleached beeswax, medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides, gelatin, succinylated gelatin, glycerin, titanium oxide, Yellow No. 5.


●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) Do not transfer to another container. (This may cause misuse or change the quality.)
(4) Do not take the product after the expiration date.
Even within the expiration date, use as soon as possible once the inner bag has been opened.


●Contact Information
Contact: Customer Reassurance Support Desk. We would like to hear your opinions, requests, or any dissatisfaction after using this product. This is our "We want to respond to you" support desk.

Tokyo: 03-5442-6020 Osaka: 06-6758-1230
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