● 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)
