Class 2 OTC DrugKampo formulation
Taisho Kampo Constipation Medicine
A Kampo medicine that relieves constipation and its associated discomfort
✦ Daio-Kanzoto✦ Also addresses various symptoms associated with constipation✦ Kampo formulation
For These People / These Situations
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For people experiencing ongoing constipation
For times when bowel movements are sluggish and you have abdominal bloating or discomfort
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For people concerned about heavy-headedness or hot flashes
For times when you want to relieve heavy-headedness or hot flashes associated with constipation
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For people concerned about rough skin or pimples
For times when you are concerned about rough skin or pimples associated with constipation
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For people with abdominal bloating or loss of appetite
For times when you have symptoms associated with constipation, such as abdominal bloating or decreased appetite
Product Overview
Taisho Kampo Constipation Medicine is a constipation medicine based on the Kampo formulation “Daio-Kanzoto.” It works on the large intestine to promote bowel movements and is used to relieve not only constipation itself but also uncomfortable symptoms commonly associated with constipation, such as heavy-headedness, hot flashes, rough skin, pimples, loss of appetite, abdominal bloating, abnormal intestinal fermentation, and hemorrhoids. With a formulation combining naturally derived herbal ingredients, it is a medicine suitable for everyday use by people concerned about constipation.
Product Features
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Kampo formulation “Daio-Kanzoto”
Kampo
This is a Daio-Kanzoto formulation combining the herbal ingredients rhubarb and licorice. It is intended to act on the large intestine to promote bowel movements.
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Addresses various symptoms associated with constipation
Benefits
It is used not only for constipation but also to relieve symptoms associated with constipation, such as heavy-headedness, hot flashes, rough skin, pimples, loss of appetite, abdominal bloating, abnormal intestinal fermentation, and hemorrhoids.
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Easy-to-understand dosing design
Taking the product
The dosage is specified according to age, and the twice-daily dosing schedule makes it easy to understand how to use the product.
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Tablet type
Easy-to-take Tablets.
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Herbal ingredients
A Kampo formulation containing rhubarb powder and licorice powder.
Indications and Effects
Constipation
Relief of the following symptoms associated with constipation: heavy-headedness, hot flashes, rough skin, pimples, loss of appetite (decreased appetite), abdominal bloating, abnormal intestinal fermentation, and hemorrhoids
Dosage and Administration
| Age |
Amount per dose |
Number of doses per day |
| 15 years and older |
2 Tablets per dose |
Twice daily |
| 11 to under 15 years old |
1 Tablet per dose |
Twice daily |
| Under 11 years old |
Do not take |
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Take before meals or between meals with water or lukewarm water. Strictly follow the recommended dosage and administration. When giving this product to children, ensure they take it under the guidance and supervision of a parent or guardian.
⚠️ Precautions for Use
- Do not take any other laxatives while taking this product.
- Breastfeeding women should not take this product, or should avoid breastfeeding if they take it.
- People with weak constitutions (those with reduced physical strength or who are physically weak), people with weak gastrointestinal systems who are prone to diarrhea, people in a weakened state after illness, and pregnant women or those who may be pregnant should consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson before taking this product.
- If severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or other symptoms occur after taking this product, stop taking it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson.
- Do not take continuously for an extended period. If symptoms do not improve, stop taking the product and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson.
- Do not take more than the recommended dosage and administration.
- Read the precautions for use in the package insert carefully before use.
📦 Storage Precautions
- Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Store out of the reach of children.
- Do not transfer it to another container (as this may lead to misuse or changes in quality).
- Do not take the product after its expiration date.
● Features
◆ Taisho Kampo Constipation Medicine is a laxative based on the Kampo formula "Daio-Kanzo-To," which improves constipation and related symptoms such as pimples, dermatitis, and bloated abdomen (abdominal distension).
◆ Taking it before bedtime helps you have a natural bowel movement the next morning.
◆ The tablets are small, scored, and easy to swallow.
【Class 2 OTC Drug】
● Efficacy/Effects
Relief of constipation and symptoms associated with constipation such as heavy head, hot flashes, eczema, dermatitis, pimples (acne), loss of appetite, abdominal distension, abnormal intestinal fermentation, and hemorrhoids.
＜Precautions related to Efficacy/Effects＞
Can be used regardless of physical strength.
● Dosage and Administration
Take the following amount before bedtime without chewing, with water or lukewarm water.
For the first time, start with the minimum dose and adjust by increasing or decreasing by half to one tablet while monitoring bowel condition, up to the maximum dose below.
［Age: Single dose (if no bowel movement for 2-3 days): Single dose (if no bowel movement for 4 or more days): Frequency］
Adults (15 years and older): 1 to 3 tablets: 2 to 4 tablets: once a day
Children (5 to 14 years): half to 1.5 tablets: 1 to 2 tablets: once a day
Under 5 years: Do not use
＜Precautions related to Dosage and Administration＞
(1) Strictly follow the prescribed dosage and administration.
(2) When giving to children, do so under the guidance and supervision of a guardian.
(3) Women during menstruation should reduce the dose.
(4) Do not return tablets touched with wet hands to the bottle.
(This may cause discoloration and affect quality.)
● Ingredients/Quantity
Per 4 tablets
Daio-Kanzo-To extract (2/5 amount) 400 mg (Daio 1600 mg, Kanzo 400 mg)
〔Additives〕
Magnesium aluminometasilicate, anhydrous silica, potato starch, carmellose calcium (CMC-Ca), hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, hardened oil
＜Precautions related to Ingredients/Quantity＞
(1) Urine may turn orange to red due to Daio in this medicine; this is not a cause for concern.
(2) Since this medicine uses crude drugs, the color may vary slightly between products, but the effect remains the same.
● Dosage Form
Tablet (oral tablet)
● Precautions for Use
■ Do not do (Contraindications)
(Failure to follow may worsen current symptoms or increase the risk of side effects)
1. Do not take the following medicines while using this product:
Other laxatives
2. Nursing mothers should avoid taking this medicine or avoid breastfeeding if taking it.
■ Consult
1. Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller before use if you:
(1) Are receiving medical treatment.
(2) Are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
(3) Are physically weak (frail or weak constitution).
(4) Have a weak stomach and are prone to diarrhea.
(5) Have had allergic reactions to medicines before.
(6) Have any of the following symptoms:
Severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting
2. If any of the following symptoms appear after taking this medicine, stop use immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this leaflet, as they may be side effects:
［Affected area: Symptoms］
Skin: rash, redness, itching
Digestive system: diarrhea with severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain
3. If the following symptoms appear or worsen after taking this medicine, stop use and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this leaflet:
Diarrhea
4. If symptoms do not improve after about 5 to 6 days of use, stop taking and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this leaflet.
● Precautions for Storage and Handling
(1) Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
(2) Keep out of reach of children.
(3) Do not transfer to another container. (This may cause misuse or affect quality.)
(4) Do not use after the expiration date. Even within the expiration date, use within 6 months after opening. (To maintain quality)
