Ascron 24 Packets [Class 2 OTC Drug]

Product Information

◆Askuron is a fine-granule antitussive and expectorant containing 6 active ingredients, including methoxyphenamine hydrochloride, which widens the bronchi, makes breathing easier, and calms coughing.
◆It effectively relieves distressing wheezing coughs, and coughs and phlegm caused by colds, etc.

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●Precautions for Use
■■Things You Must Not Do■■ (Not observing these may worsen current symptoms or make side effects and accidents more likely)
1. While taking this medicine, do not use any of the following medicines: other antitussive and expectorant medicines, cold medicines, sedatives, oral medicines containing antihistamines, etc. (oral medicines for rhinitis, motion sickness medicines, allergy medicines, etc.)
2. Do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine (drowsiness, etc. may occur)
■■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) Elderly persons.
(4) Persons who have had allergic symptoms caused by medicines, etc.
(5) Persons with the following symptoms:
High fever, difficulty urinating
(6) Persons who have received the following diagnoses:
Heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma, thyroid dysfunction
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
Urinary system: Difficulty urinating
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
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 these instructions with you.


●Indications
Cough, cough accompanied by wheezing (wheezing or whistling sounds), phlegm


●Dosage and Administration
Take the following dose after meals with water or lukewarm water.
[Age] 15 years and older [Single dose] 1 packet
[Times per day] 3 times a day

[Age] 8 to 14 years [Single dose] 1/2 packet [Times per day] 3 times a day

[Age] Under 8 years [Single dose] Do not take. [Times per day] Do not take.

<Precautions>
(1) Strictly follow the specified dosage and administration.
(2) When giving this medicine to a child, do so under the guidance and supervision of a parent or guardian.


●Ingredients and Amounts
In 1 packet (1 g)
[Ingredient] Methoxyphenamine hydrochloride [Amount] 50 mg
[Action] Widens the bronchi, makes breathing easier, and calms coughing.

[Ingredient] Noscapine
[Amount] 20 mg
[Action] Calms coughing and makes breathing easier.

[Ingredient] Glycyrrhiza crude extract [Amount] 66 mg (equivalent to 330 mg of glycyrrhiza)
[Action] Helps phlegm be expelled smoothly.

[Ingredient] Potassium guaiacolsulfonate [Amount] 90 mg
[Action] Softens phlegm stuck in the throat and makes it easier to cough up.

[Ingredient] Anhydrous caffeine [Amount] 50 mg
[Action] Acts on the central nervous system to support the action of the other ingredients.

[Ingredient] Carbinoxamine maleate [Amount] 4 mg
[Action] Calms coughing through its antihistamine action.

Additives: magnesium aluminometasilicate, cellulose, lactose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, flavoring


●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) If you take the rest of a divided packet later, fold over the opening of the packet to store it, and take it within 2 days.
(5) Do not take the product after the expiration date.


[Other information]
To help coughs and phlegm get better quickly, please also note the following: Avoid smoking.
Be careful about dry indoor air, dust, etc.
Avoid exposure to cold air.
Get plenty of nutrition and sleep to avoid wearing down your physical strength.


●Contact Information
For inquiries about this product, please contact the store where you purchased it or the following.
Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Customer 119 Office
東京都豊島区高田3丁目24番1号 03-3985-1800
8:30 to 21:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)