Class 2 OTC DrugTopical LiquidContains Indomethacin
Vantelin Kowa Liquid α
A topical liquid that helps ease pain and swelling from stiff shoulders, lower back pain, muscle pain, and more
✦ Contains indomethacin✦ Anti-inflammatory & analgesic✦ Apply directly to the affected area
For people like this · Situations like these
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Those with stiff shoulders or neck pain
When you want to ease shoulder stiffness and joint-area discomfort caused by everyday posture, cold, and similar factors.
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Those concerned about lower back pain or muscle pain
For those who want topical relief for pain and swelling in the lower back or muscles after standing work, exercise, and similar activity.
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Those with tenosynovitis or elbow pain
A medicine used for hand and wrist pain, and elbow pain such as tennis elbow.
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Those with pain from bruises, sprains, and similar injuries
For situations where you want to ease localized pain and inflammation from bruises, sprains, contusions, and the like.
Product Overview
Vantelin Kowa Liquid α is a topical anti-inflammatory analgesic containing the active ingredient indomethacin. When muscles or joints are irritated, the body produces prostaglandins, which contribute to pain and inflammation. Indomethacin helps calm inflammation and ease pain and swelling indicated in the official indications—such as stiff shoulders, lower back pain, muscle pain, and joint pain—by inhibiting prostaglandin production. It is a liquid type designed so the solution soaks through a sponge surface and is spread onto the affected area, making the application steps easy to follow.
Product Features
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Anti-inflammatory and analgesic action of indomethacin
Active ingredient
The active ingredient indomethacin inhibits production of prostaglandins (PG) that cause inflammation, helping calm inflammation and ease pain and swelling.
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Liquid type that delivers directly to the affected area
Dosage form
A topical liquid spread directly onto the affected area. A dosage form that is easy to apply to the site of pain.
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Sponge applicator for clear, easy steps
How to use
Remove the cap, press the sponge face down onto the affected area to soak up the liquid, then spread it directly. You may reapply layers as needed.
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Topical anti-inflammatory analgesic
A Class 2 OTC drug applied to the affected area rather than taken orally.
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Broad pain-related labeled indications
A formula indicated for stiff shoulders, lower back pain, muscle pain, joint pain, tenosynovitis, elbow pain, bruises, sprains, and more.
Indications
Stiff shoulders, joint pain, lower back pain, muscle pain, tenosynovitis (hand/wrist pain), elbow pain (e.g., tennis elbow), bruises, sprains, contusions, fracture pain, frostbite
Dosage and Administration
| Age |
Amount per use |
Times per day |
| Adults (15 years and older) |
Apply an appropriate amount to the affected area |
2–4 times daily |
| Under 15 years |
Do not use |
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Remove the cap, press the sponge face down onto the affected area, allow the liquid to soak in thoroughly, then spread it directly over the affected area. Reapply 2–3 layers as needed. Follow the dosage and administration instructions.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
QWhy does Vantelin Kowa work on pain?
AWhen muscles become fatigued or muscles and joints are irritated (abnormally stimulated), the body produces substances (prostaglandins) that contribute to pain and inflammation. The active ingredient indomethacin helps calm inflammation and ease pain and swelling by inhibiting production of prostaglandins (PG) that cause inflammation.
QHow do I apply it?
ASTEP 1: Remove the cap and press the sponge face down onto the affected area. STEP 2: Keep pressing on the affected area and allow the liquid to soak in thoroughly. STEP 3: Spread it directly over the affected area. Reapply 2–3 layers as needed.
⚠️ Precautions for Use
- This product is a Class 2 OTC drug. Read the package insert carefully before use.
- Do not use on children under 15 years of age.
- The following people should consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered seller before use: those currently under a physician’s care; those who are pregnant or may be pregnant; those who have previously experienced allergic symptoms to medicines or similar products; those with severely moist, eroded, or traumatized affected areas; and others as indicated.
- If symptoms such as rash, redness, itching, swelling, or a stinging sensation appear during or after use, stop use and consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered seller.
- Do not use around the eyes, on mucous membranes, or similar areas.
- People with sensitive skin should perform a patch test on an inconspicuous area such as the inner arm before use and confirm there is no abnormality before using (follow the instructions in the product package insert).
- Do not use continuously for a long period. If symptoms do not improve, stop use and consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered seller.
- Avoid concurrent use with other topical medicines and use under occlusive dressing (occlusive dressing technique); follow the precautions in the package insert.
📦 Storage Precautions
- Store tightly capped in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
- Store out of reach of children.
- Do not transfer to another container (this may cause misuse or quality deterioration).
- Do not use products past their expiration date.
● Features
Vantelin Kowa Liquid α is a topical penetrating medicine that contains triple analgesic ingredients (indomethacin, l-menthol, arnica tincture) to relieve muscle and joint pain.
When this medicine is applied to painful areas such as shoulders, lower back, elbows, knees, hands, and feet, the effective ingredients penetrate one after another into the painful area along with a pleasant cooling sensation of menthol, directly relieving the pain from the affected area.
This medicine dries quickly with little stickiness and is a liquid formulation that is easy to use on various areas, from wide areas like shoulders and lower back to hairy areas that are difficult to apply.
It also uses a sponge container that can be applied directly to the painful area, allowing easy use without dirtying your hands.
【Class 2 OTC Drug】
● Efficacy/Effects
Muscle pain, shoulder pain associated with stiff shoulders, lower back pain, joint pain, tenosynovitis (pain in hands and wrists), elbow pain (such as tennis elbow), bruises, sprains
＜Precautions related to Efficacy/Effects＞
● Dosage and Administration
Apply an appropriate amount to the affected area up to 4 times a day.
＜Precautions related to Dosage and Administration＞
(1) Follow the dosage and administration instructions.
(2) When used by children aged 11 years and older, use under the guidance and supervision of a guardian.
(3) Be careful not to get it in your eyes. If it gets in your eyes, immediately rinse with water or lukewarm water. If symptoms are severe, consult an ophthalmologist.
(4) For external use only.
(5) Do not use more than 50g per week.
(6) Do not cover the treated area with non-breathable materials such as plastic wrap after applying the medicine.
● Ingredients/Quantity
Per 1g
Indomethacin 10mg
l-Menthol 60mg
Arnica tincture 5mg (Arnica 1mg)
〔Additives〕
Hypromellose (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), macrogol, disodium edetate, dibutylhydroxytoluene (BHT), fragrance, diisopropanolamine, glycerin, benzyl alcohol, diisopropyl adipate, isopropanol
＜Precautions related to Ingredients/Quantity＞
● Dosage Form
Liquid (external use - liquid)
● Precautions for Use
■Do not do (Contraindications)
(Failure to follow may worsen current symptoms or increase the likelihood of side effects)
1. Do not use if you:
(1) Have had allergic reactions to this medicine or its ingredients.
(2) Have had asthma attacks.
(3) Are a child under 11 years old.
2. Do not use on the following areas:
(1) Around the eyes, mucous membranes, etc.
(2) Eczema, rashes, wounds.
(3) Areas affected by athlete’s foot, ringworm, or those that are suppurating.
3. Do not use for long-term continuous use.
■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) Have had allergic reactions to medicines.
2. If the following symptoms appear after use, they may be side effects. Stop use immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this leaflet.
［Affected area: Symptoms］
Skin: rash, redness, itching, swelling, stinging sensation, heat sensation, dryness
3. If symptoms do not improve after 5 to 6 days of use, stop use and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this leaflet.
●Precautions for Storage and Handling
(1) Store tightly closed in a cool place away from high temperatures and direct sunlight.
(2) Keep out of reach of children.
(3) Do not transfer to other containers. (This may cause misuse or change the quality.)
(4) Do not leave in places that may become hot, such as inside a car, as the container may deform. Deformation of the container may cause the sponge part to fall off or liquid leakage, so handle with care.
(5) Do not touch mucous membranes such as eyes with hands that have this medicine on them.
(6) If the medicine gets on clothing or bedding and causes stains, wash off as soon as possible with water or detergent.
(7) Be careful not to let it come into contact with metal items such as glasses, watches, accessories, clothing, plastics, painted surfaces of floors or furniture, as it may cause deterioration.
(8) Keep away from fire.
(9) Do not use products past the expiration date (indicated on the outer box and container).
