New Jikinin Granules 22 Packets [Designated Class 2 OTC Drug]

Product Information

Cold medicine

New Jikinin Granules is a cold medicine that works well on symptoms accompanying a cold such as cough, fever and headache, through the action of the antitussive dihydrocodeine phosphate, the antipyretic analgesic acetaminophen, the crude drug Glycyrrhiza Extract (Kanzo), which has antitussive and expectorant action, and other ingredients.

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 or accidents.)
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 who have experienced asthma after taking this medicine or other cold medicines or antipyretic analgesics.
(3) Children under 12 years of age.
2. Do not use any of the following medicines while taking this medicine.
Other cold medicines, antipyretic analgesics, sedatives, antitussive and expectorant medicines, oral medicines containing antihistamines, etc. (oral medicines for rhinitis, motion sickness medicines, allergy medicines, etc.)
3. Do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine.
(Symptoms such as drowsiness may occur.)
4. If you are breastfeeding, do not take this medicine, or avoid breastfeeding while taking this medicine.
5. Do not drink alcohol before or after taking this medicine.
6. 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 or dentist.
(2) Persons who are pregnant or who think they may be pregnant.
(3) Elderly persons.
(4) Persons who have had allergic symptoms caused by medicines, etc.
(5) Persons with the following symptoms.
High fever, swelling, difficulty urinating
(6) Persons who have received the following diagnoses.
Thyroid dysfunction, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, liver disease, kidney disease, gastric/duodenal ulcer, glaucoma, respiratory dysfunction, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, obesity
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 package insert with you.
Skin: Rash/redness, itching
Digestive system: Nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite
Neuropsychiatric system: Dizziness
Urinary system: Difficulty urinating
Other: Excessive drop in body temperature

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

Shock (anaphylaxis): Immediately after taking this medicine, symptoms such as itching of the skin, hives, hoarseness, sneezing, itchy throat, difficulty breathing, palpitations, and clouding of consciousness may occur.

Mucocutaneous ocular syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis: Symptoms such as high fever, bloodshot eyes, eye discharge, lip sores, sore throat, widespread skin rash/redness, small bumps (small pustules) appearing on reddened skin, general fatigue, and loss of appetite may persist or suddenly worsen.

Drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome: Symptoms such as widespread redness of the skin, generalized rash, fever, general fatigue, and swelling of the lymph nodes (neck, armpits, groin, etc.) may occur.

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.

Renal disorder: Symptoms such as fever, rash, decreased urine output, generalized swelling, general fatigue, joint pain (aching joints), and diarrhea may occur.

Interstitial pneumonia: Symptoms such as shortness of breath or difficulty breathing when climbing stairs or exerting oneself slightly, dry cough, and fever may occur. These symptoms may appear suddenly or persist.

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

Asthma: Symptoms such as wheezing or whistling sounds when breathing and difficulty breathing may occur.

Aplastic anemia: Symptoms such as bruising, nosebleeds, bleeding gums, fever, pale-looking skin and mucous membranes, fatigue, palpitations, shortness of breath, feeling unwell with lightheadedness, and blood in the urine may occur.

Agranulocytosis: Symptoms such as sudden high fever, chills, and sore throat may occur.

Respiratory depression: Symptoms such as shortness of breath and difficulty breathing may occur.

3. The following symptoms may appear after taking this medicine. If these symptoms persist or worsen, stop taking it and consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered salesclerk, bringing this package insert with you.
Constipation, dry mouth, drowsiness

4. 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 package insert with you.



●Indications
Relief of the various symptoms of a cold (cough, fever, headache, runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, sore throat, phlegm, chills (chills due to fever), joint pain, muscle pain)



●Dosage and Administration
Take the following dose preferably within 30 minutes after meals.

Age – Single Dose – Doses per Day
15 years of age or older – 1 packet – 3 times
12 to under 15 years of age – 2/3 packet – 3 times
Under 12 years of age – Do not take this medicine

<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) Take this medicine with water or lukewarm water.



●Ingredients and Amounts
(Per 1 packet (1.5 g))
Dihydrocodeine phosphate 8 mg: Acts on the cough center to calm coughing.
dl-Methylephedrine hydrochloride 20 mg: Dilates the bronchi and calms coughing.
Glycyrrhiza Extract (Kanzo) 150 mg: Suppresses inflammation and relieves cough and phlegm.
(Equivalent to 750 mg of crude drug)
Acetaminophen 300 mg: Relieves fever and sore throat.
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2.5 mg: Suppresses allergic symptoms such as runny nose and sneezing.
Anhydrous caffeine 25 mg: Relieves headache.

Contains talc, hydroxypropylcellulose, D-mannitol, Mg stearate, cellulose and sucrose as additives.



●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) If taking the remainder after dividing 1 packet, fold over the opening of the packet to store it and take it within 2 days.
(5) Do not take this product after the expiration date.



●Contact Information
1) The store where you purchased this product
2) Zenyaku Kogyo Customer Service Office
Address: 5-6-15 Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-8650
Phone: 03(3946)3610
Hours: 9:00–17:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)

Manufacturer and Distributor
Zenyaku Kogyo Co., Ltd.
5-6-15 Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

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