Designated Class 2 OTC drugOther medicines for womenTablets
Ladyguard Kowa
For recurring concerns about using the restroom and the feeling that urine remains after urination
✦ For frequent urination in women✦ For the feeling of residual urine
Who It’s For and When to Use It
You need to go again soon, even after urinating
For women who feel the need to go again soon after using the restroom and are concerned about urinating frequently.
Worries about finding a restroom make going out stressful
For women who urinate frequently in their daily lives and find themselves worrying about restrooms when they are out.
Frequent urination during the day and waking at night
For women who need to use the restroom often during the day and wake up at night to go.
A feeling that urine remains after urinating
For women who feel as though urine remains even after using the restroom and are concerned about this feeling of residual urine.
Product Overview
Ladyguard Kowa is a tablet medicine used to improve frequent urination and the feeling of residual urine in women. It contains the active ingredient flavoxate hydrochloride, which helps regulate bladder function and improve frequent urination and the feeling of residual urine.
Product Features
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Ladyguard Kowa is a medicine for improving frequent urination and the feeling of residual urine in women.
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Contains the active ingredient flavoxate hydrochloride. Helps return an overactive bladder to normal.
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Taken as one tablet per dose, three times a day, it provides effective relief for urinary problems such as frequent urination and the feeling of residual urine.
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“I just went to the restroom, but I feel like I need to go again soon.”
Active Ingredients (per 3 tablets)
| Ingredient | Amount | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Flavoxate hydrochloride | 600mg | Helps regulate bladder function and improve frequent urination and the feeling of residual urine. |
| [Inactive ingredients] Corn starch, carmellose, partially saponified polyvinyl alcohol, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, propylene glycol, carnauba wax, iron sesquioxide |
Indications
Directions and Dosage
Take the following dose with water or lukewarm water. Leave at least 4 hours between doses.
Age・・・Dose per administration・・・Number of doses per day
Adult women (15 years and older)・・・1 tablet・・・3 times
Adult men (15 years and older)・・・Do not take
Children under 15 years・・・Do not take
(1) Follow the directions and dosage.
(2) How to remove the tablets:
As shown in the diagram on the right, press firmly with your fingertip on the raised part of the PTP sheet containing the tablet to break the aluminum foil on the back, then remove and take the tablet. (Accidentally swallowing the tablet still in the packaging may cause unexpected accidents, such as the packaging piercing the esophageal lining.)
⚠️ Precautions for Use
Do not do the following
(Failure to follow these instructions may worsen current symptoms or increase the risk of side effects or accidents.)
- 1. The following people should not take this medicine
- (1) Men (symptoms in men may be caused by an enlarged prostate, and taking this medicine may make it difficult to urinate).
- (2) People who have experienced allergic symptoms caused by this medicine or any of its ingredients.
- (3) Children under 15 years of age.
- (4) Pregnant women or those who may be pregnant (the safety of use during pregnancy has not been adequately confirmed).
- (5) People diagnosed by a medical institution with obstruction of the pylorus, duodenum, or intestinal tract.
- (6) People with any of the following symptoms or conditions (these may be symptoms of a serious illness; consult a urology specialist).
- ・People diagnosed with a cerebrospinal disorder (such as a brain tumor, cerebrovascular disorder including cerebral infarction or hemorrhage, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury, or spinal tumor)
- ・People who have undergone pelvic surgery for uterine or rectal cancer, etc.
- ・People with blood in the urine, painful urination, bladder pain, or urinary incontinence
- ・People who do not urinate frequently during the day but do so only after going to bed
- ・People whose symptoms began acutely (within the past month)
- 2. Do not take any of the following medicines while taking this product
- Gastrointestinal analgesic and antispasmodic medicines, gastrointestinal medicines containing scopolia extract, motion sickness medicines, oral medicines for rhinitis, cold medicines
- 3. Do not operate vehicles or machinery after taking this medicine
- (Symptoms such as drowsiness, blurred vision, or unusual sensitivity to light may occur.)
- 4. Do not drink alcohol before or after taking this medicine
- 5. Do not use this medicine for an extended period
- (If you plan to take this medicine for one month or longer, consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered salesperson before use.)
Consult a professional
- 1. The following people should consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered salesperson before taking this medicine
- (1) People receiving medical treatment.
- (2) People who are breastfeeding.
- (3) Older adults.
- (4) People who have experienced allergic symptoms caused by medicines or other substances.
- (5) People diagnosed with any of the following conditions.
- Heart disease, glaucoma, liver disease
- 2. If any of the following symptoms occur after taking this medicine, they may be side effects. Stop taking the medicine immediately and consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered salesperson with this package insert
Affected area Symptoms Skin Rash, redness, itch Digestive system Stomach discomfort, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomachache, abdominal pain, heartburn Neuropsychiatric system Headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, numbness, insomnia Urinary system Difficulty urinating, urinary retention Other Lower abdominal bloating, hot flashes, unusual sensitivity to light, eye strain, palpitations, chest discomfort, throat discomfort, hoarseness - In rare cases, the serious symptoms listed below may occur. If they do, seek medical attention immediately.
Condition Symptoms Shock (anaphylaxis) Soon after taking the medicine, symptoms such as itchy skin, hives, hoarseness, sneezing, an itchy throat, difficulty breathing, palpitations, or confusion may occur. Liver dysfunction Symptoms such as fever, itch, rash, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes), dark urine, general fatigue, or loss of appetite may occur. - 3. The following symptoms may occur after taking this medicine. If they persist or worsen, stop taking the medicine and consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered salesperson with this package insert
- Dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea, drowsiness
- 4. If your symptoms do not improve after taking this medicine for one week, stop taking it and consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered salesperson with this package insert
- (Your symptoms may be caused by another underlying condition; consult a urology specialist.)
📦 Storage Precautions
- (1) Store in a cool, dry place away from high temperatures and direct sunlight.
- (2) Keep out of reach of children.
- (3) Do not transfer to another container. (This may cause misuse or affect product quality.)
- (4) Take care when storing or carrying the product to prevent the PTP aluminum foil from tearing or the tablets from being damaged.
- (5) Do not take the product after the expiration date (printed on the outer box).