Stona Expectorant Capsules 18 Capsules [Class 2 OTC Drug]

Product Information

Effective for phlegm and coughs with phlegm
●L-carbocisteine helps phlegm flow smoothly, and bromhexine hydrochloride makes phlegm thinner, providing effective relief of phlegm and coughs with phlegm.
●Can be taken by children aged 8 years and older.

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●Precautions for Use
■■Things You Must Not Do■■ (Failure to follow these may worsen current symptoms or make side effects or accidents more likely.)
1. The following persons must not take this medicine: Persons who have had allergic symptoms caused by this medicine or any of its ingredients.
2. While taking this medicine, do not use any of the following medicines: Other antitussive and expectorant medicines, cold medicines
■■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
(6) Persons who have received the following diagnoses:
Heart disease, liver 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
Skin – Rash/redness, itching
Digestive system – Nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain
Psychiatric/nervous system – Headache
Other – Bloody phlegm

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, itchy throat, difficulty breathing, palpitations, clouding of consciousness, etc. appear.

Oculomucocutaneous syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome),
toxic epidermal necrolysis – High fever, red eyes, eye discharge, sores on the lips, sore throat,
widespread rash/redness of the skin, 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.

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 document with you: Diarrhea, dry mouth
4. If symptoms do not improve after taking this medicine for 3 to 4 days, stop taking it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesclerk, bringing this document with you.


●Indications
Phlegm, coughs with phlegm


●Dosage and Administration
Take the single dose below after meals.
Age – Single dose – Times per day
Adults (15 years and older) – 2 capsules – 3 times
8 to 14 years – 1 capsule – 3 times
Under 8 years – Do not take.

Taking this medicine may temporarily increase the amount of phlegm.

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


●Ingredients and Amounts
6 capsules contain:
Ingredient – Amount – Action
L-Carbocisteine – 750 mg – Normalizes the airway mucosa and increases the fluidity of thick, sticky phlegm,
making it easier to cough up.

Bromhexine hydrochloride – 12 mg – Increases airway secretions and thins phlegm caught in the throat,
making it easier to cough up.

Additives: medium-chain triglycerides, white beeswax, glycerin fatty acid ester, sorbitan sesquioleate, polysorbate 80, gelatin, glycerin, paraben, titanium oxide, flavor (including l-menthol)


●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 (shown on the outer box).

[Other information in the package insert] ◎Advice to help you get better quickly
1. Drink plenty of fluids. This helps loosen phlegm and makes coughing easier.
2. Keep the air in your room clean. Also, keep the room warm and, if possible, produce steam to prevent the air from becoming dry.
3. Make a habit of gargling. This reduces throat discomfort and makes coughs and phlegm easier.
When going out, wearing a mask is also effective.


●Contact Information
For inquiries about this product, please contact the store where you purchased it or the following.
Sato Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Customer Consultation Desk
東京都港区元赤坂1丁目5番27号 Phone 03(5412)7393
Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)