Kokando Kampo Constipation Medicine 100 Tablets [Class 2 OTC Drug]

Product Information

Kokando Kampo Constipation Medicine contains as its main ingredient the Kampo formula "Daiokanzoto," which combines the crude drug rhubarb (daio) with licorice (kanzo). This Kampo formula is listed in the "Kinki Yoryaku" and has been widely used as a constipation medicine since ancient times. Licorice controls the action of rhubarb and regulates the function of the large intestine, so if taken before bedtime, a gentle bowel movement can be expected the next morning.
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■■ (Failure to follow these may worsen current symptoms or make side effects more likely.)
1. While taking this medicine, do not take the following medicines.
Other purgatives (laxatives)
2. Persons who are breastfeeding should not take this medicine, or if taking this medicine, should avoid breastfeeding.
■■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 with a weak constitution (persons whose physical strength has declined, persons with a weak body).
(4) Persons with weak stomach and intestines who tend to have diarrhea.
(5) Persons who have had allergic symptoms caused by medicines, etc.
(6) Persons with the following symptoms.
Severe abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting
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.

Relevant Area – Symptoms
Skin – Rash/redness, itching
Digestive system – Diarrhea with severe abdominal pain, abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting

3. The following symptom may appear after taking this medicine. If it persists or worsens, stop taking it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesclerk, bringing this package insert with you.
Diarrhea

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 this package insert with you.


●Indications
Relief of constipation and of symptoms associated with constipation, such as heavy-headedness, hot flushes, eczema, dermatitis, pimples (acne), loss of appetite (decreased appetite), abdominal bloating, abnormal intestinal fermentation, and hemorrhoids

<Precautions related to indications> Can be used regardless of physical strength.


●Dosage and Administration
Take the following single dose before bedtime with water or hot water, without chewing.
However, use the smallest dose the first time, and then gradually increase or decrease the dose while observing your bowel movements and condition.
Age – Single dose – Times per day
Adults (15 years and older) – When there has been no bowel movement for 2 to 3 days: 1 to 3 tablets;
when there has been no bowel movement for 4 days or more: 2 to 4 tablets – 1 time

5 years to under 15 years – When there has been no bowel movement for 2 to 3 days: half a tablet to 1 and a half tablets;
when there has been no bowel movement for 4 days or more: 1 to 2 tablets – 1 time

Infants and children under 5 years – Do not take.

<Precautions related to dosage and administration>
(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.
(3) During menstruation, take a smaller dose.
(4) Do not put tablets touched with wet hands, etc. back into the bottle.
(This may cause discoloration, etc. and change the quality.)


●Ingredients and Amounts
Daily dose (4 tablets) contains:
400 mg of Daiokanzoto extract ("Kampo Shinryo Iten" (Nanzando), 2/5 amount) extracted from the following mixture of crude drugs.
Rhubarb (daio) – 1600 mg
Licorice (kanzo) – 400 mg

Additives: cellulose, starch syrup, magnesium aluminometasilicate, magnesium stearate.

<Precautions related to ingredients> Taking this medicine may turn your urine orange to red. This is caused by the rhubarb, so there is no need to worry.


●Precautions for Storage and Handling
(1) Store tightly closed in a cool place with low humidity, away from direct sunlight.
(2) Store out of the reach of children.
(3) To avoid misuse and maintain quality, do not transfer to another container.
(4) The packing material in the bottle is to prevent the tablets from breaking during transport. Discard it after opening the lid.
(5) Write the date of opening in the "Date opened" fields on the box and bottle, and store the bottle in the box together with the package insert.
(6) Once opened, take within 6 months to maintain quality.
Do not take the product after the expiration date.
(7) Because this product uses crude drugs (medicinal herbs, roots, and bark), the color of the tablets may vary slightly from product to product, but the effect does not change.


●Contact Information
For consultation about this product, please contact our Customer Consultation Desk.
Kokando Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Customer Consultation Desk
兵庫県尼崎市長洲本通2丁目8番27号 Phone 0120-023520
Weekdays 9:00 to 17:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)