Class 2 OTC DrugKampo Formulation
Tsumura Kampo Boi-ogito Extract Granules
For swelling, joint discomfort, and obesity in fair-skinned people with soft muscles who tend to retain water
✦ Boi-ogito✦ Swelling / water retention tendency✦ Granules
For people like this · At times like this
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Those concerned about swelling
For those with a constitution prone to water retention who have swelling symptoms.
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Those concerned about obesity
For obesity in fair-skinned people with soft muscles who tend to retain water.
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Those with joint swelling or pain
For people with the same constitution when joint swelling or pain is present.
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Those who sweat easily
For people with the same constitution who are concerned about hyperhidrosis or eczema/dermatitis.
Product Overview
Tsumura Kampo Boi-ogito Extract Granules is a Kampo formulation used for obesity, swelling, joint swelling and pain, hyperhidrosis, and eczema/dermatitis in fair-skinned people with soft muscles who tend to retain water. It is based on the Boi-ogito formula, intended for constitutions of moderate or lower physical strength in which water is said to stagnate easily. Before use, confirm that your symptoms and constitution are a good match, and consult a pharmacist or registered seller.
Product Features
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Focused on constitutions prone to water retention
Constitution matchA formula used for symptoms in fair-skinned people with soft muscles who tend to have stagnant water.
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Multiple uses: swelling, joints, obesity, and more
Scope of indicationsAddresses various conditions listed in the official indications, including swelling, joint swelling and pain, obesity, hyperhidrosis, and eczema/dermatitis.
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Boi-ogito extract granules
FormulaA granule-type Kampo medicine containing Boi-ogito extract, which includes boi (Sinomenium stem), ogi (Astragalus root), and other ingredients.
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Dosage form
Easy-to-dissolve, easy-to-take extract granules.
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Dosing guidance
Basically taken before meals (please check the directions and dosage for details).
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Choose with consultation
Matching constitution and symptoms is important with Kampo. Ask a registered seller or pharmacist if anything is unclear.
Active Ingredients · Constituent Crude Drugs
| Ingredient name | Content | Category |
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| Boi-ogito extract | (Extract prepared from JP Boi, JP Ogi, JP Byakujutsu, JP Shokyo, JP Taiso, and JP Kanzo) | Active ingredient |
| Boi (Sinomenium stem) | Constituent crude drug | Crude drug |
| Ogi (Astragalus root) | Constituent crude drug | Crude drug |
| Byakujutsu (Atractylodes rhizome) | Constituent crude drug | Crude drug |
| Shokyo (Ginger) | Constituent crude drug | Crude drug |
| Taiso (Jujube) | Constituent crude drug | Crude drug |
| Kanzo (Glycyrrhiza) | Constituent crude drug | Crude drug |
Indications
Directions for Use · Dosage
| Age | Single dose | Times per day |
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| Adults (15 years and older) | 1 packet per dose | 2 times daily, before meals |
| 7 to under 15 years | 2/3 packet per dose | 2 times daily, before meals |
| 4 to under 7 years | 1/2 packet per dose | 2 times daily, before meals |
| 2 to under 4 years | 1/3 packet per dose | 2 times daily, before meals |
| Under 2 years | Do not take | — |
Always check the directions and dosage on the package insert. Take with water or hot water before meals. Follow the prescribed directions and dosage. When giving to children, have them take it under the guidance and supervision of a guardian.
⚠️ Precautions for Use
- This product is a Class 2 OTC drug. Read the package insert carefully before use.
- The following people should consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered seller before taking: those under a physician’s care; women who are pregnant or possibly pregnant; people with a weak constitution (declining physical strength or frail body); people with a weak gastrointestinal tract who tend to have diarrhea; and the elderly.
- If any of the following symptoms appear after taking this product, they may be side effects. Stop taking it immediately and consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered seller: rash/redness, itching, nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach discomfort, etc.
- In rare cases, serious symptoms such as interstitial pneumonia, liver dysfunction, and pseudoaldosteronism have been reported after use. If shortness of breath, cough, fever, jaundice, decreased urine output, swelling, elevated blood pressure, or similar symptoms appear, seek medical care immediately.
- If symptoms do not improve after taking this product for a while, stop taking it and consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered seller.
- Caution is needed with concomitant use of glycyrrhiza-containing products and with long-term continuous use. Consult regarding use with other medicines.
- Avoid use for symptoms not listed under Indications.
📦 Storage Precautions
- Store in a cool place with low humidity, away from direct sunlight.
- Store out of reach of children.
- Do not transfer to another container (this may cause misuse or changes in quality).
- Do not take products past their expiration date.
- If using the remainder of a divided packet, fold over the opening of the bag to store it and use it promptly.