【Shelf life of medicines】
Products with an expiration date of 180 days or more are available for sale.
Kakkonto extract has been made into easy-to-take granule type.
For symptoms of colds, nasal congestion, headaches, shoulder stiffness, muscle pain, hand or shoulder pain, etc. — suitable for those who want quick relief.
Contains no sedative ingredients.
■Precautions for Use
・Do not do the following
(Doing so may worsen current symptoms or increase the risk of side effects)
1. Do not take if you are:
Infants under 3 months old.
・Consult before use
1. Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or healthcare professional before use if you are:
(1) Under medical treatment.
(2) Pregnant or suspected to be pregnant.
(3) Physically weak (low physical strength, frail).
(4) Have weak stomach or intestines.
(5) Tend to sweat excessively.
(6) Elderly.
(7) Have had allergic reactions such as rash, redness, or itching from medicines before.
(8) Have symptoms such as swelling or difficulty urinating.
(9) Diagnosed with hypertension, heart disease, kidney disease, or thyroid dysfunction.
2. If any of the following symptoms appear after taking, discontinue immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or healthcare professional with this instruction leaflet, as side effects may occur:
Affected areas & symptoms:
Skin: Rash, redness, itching
Digestive system: Nausea, loss of appetite, stomach discomfort
*Rarely, severe symptoms listed below may occur. In such cases, seek medical attention immediately.
Names & symptoms:
- Pseudoaldosteronism, Myopathy: Weakness, numbness, stiffness, or rigidity in limbs, along with loss of strength and muscle pain, gradually worsening.
- Liver dysfunction: Fever, itching, rash, jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes), dark urine, fatigue, loss of appetite, etc.
3. If symptoms do not improve after about 1 month of use (initial cold symptoms, nasal congestion, headache, typically 5-6 times), stop use and consult a healthcare professional with this leaflet.
4. For long-term use, consult a healthcare professional.
■Efficacy & Effectiveness
For moderate or higher physical strength: early cold symptoms (without sweating), nasal congestion, rhinitis, headache, shoulder stiffness, muscle pain, hand or shoulder pain.
■Directions & Dosage
Take the following amount 3 times daily, before meals or between meals.
"Between meals" means 2-3 hours after eating.
- Adults (15+ years): 1 package, 3 times
- 7-14 years old: 2/3 package, 3 times
- 4-6 years old: 1/2 package, 3 times
- 2-3 years old: 1/3 package, 3 times
- Under 2 years: 1/4 package, 3 times
Precautions related to directions & dosage:
(1) Follow the prescribed directions & dosage strictly.
(2) For children, use under supervision of a guardian.
(3) For infants under 1 year, prioritize medical consultation; only administer if necessary.
■Ingredients & Amounts
Per daily dose (1.5g × 3 packages):
Gakkonto extract (Kakkon 4.0g, Maou 3.0g, Taiso 3.0g, Keihi 2.0g, Shakuyaku 2.0g, Kanzo 2.0g, Shokyo 1.0g): 2.55g
Extracted from the above crude drugs.
Contains excipients such as cellulose, magnesium metasilicate, calcium carmellose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, and lactose.
■Storage & Handling Precautions
(1) Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
(2) Keep out of reach of children.
(3) Do not transfer to other containers (may cause misuse or deterioration in quality).
(4) If you split the package and take part, fold the opening back and consume within 2 days; keep remaining sealed.
(5) Do not consume products past their expiration date.
【Country of origin】
Japan
【Inquiries】
Company: Itoh Kanpo Pharmaceutical "Customer Consultation Office"
Phone: 06-6743-3033
Hours: 10:00–17:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, holidays)
【Distributor】
Company: Itoh Kanpo Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Address: 2-4-1 Nagata Higashi, Higashi-Osaka, Osaka 577-0012
*Please note that packaging design etc. may change without notice. Thank you for your understanding.