Is that diarrhea urgent?
Or does it come with abdominal pain?
"Glad I had it" — Antidiarrheal medicine to save you in a pinch
Have you ever faced such a "sudden emergency"?
On the train during your commute…
If you get off now, you’ll be late… but your stomach cramps. No time to go to the bathroom!
In the classroom during a test…
Stomach growling in a quiet classroom. Anxiety about not being able to leave your seat during an important exam.
On a date or at the movie theater…
Stomach hurts from air conditioning chill. You don’t want to say you need to go to the bathroom on a special date.
Two types to choose from depending on symptoms and situations
Both are Antidiarrheal medicines containing "Loperamide Hydrochloride."
Tomedine Kowa Film
For sudden diarrhea. Can be taken without water!
- Ultra-thin film about 0.08mm thick
- Dissolves quickly in the mouth, so it can be taken without water
- Convenient individual packaging that fits in your wallet or pencil case
- For when you want to stop it immediately during commuting, school, or meetings
Tomedine Kowa Tablet
For painful diarrhea with abdominal cramps.
- Contains Loperamide Hydrochloride + 4 active ingredients
- Contains ingredients that relieve stomach pain (Peony Root Powder)
- Antibacterial effect on intestinal bacteria (Berberine Chloride Hydrate)
- Small, easy-to-swallow tablets with no unpleasant taste or odor
How does it work?
The main ingredient "Loperamide Hydrochloride" directly addresses three intestinal troubles.
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Suppresses excessive intestinal movement
Regulates stool passage speed to allow time for water absorption.
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Promotes water absorption
Improves the water absorption function of the impaired intestinal mucosa.
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Suppresses fluid secretion
Improves abnormal secretion such as excessive intestinal fluids.
Why not keep it in your bag just in case?
Effective for diarrhea caused by overeating, overdrinking, or sleeping in a cold environment.
Class (2) OTC Drug
Precautions for use
● Features
Tomedine Kowa Tablets are an antidiarrheal tablet type medicine that stops painful diarrhea accompanied by abdominal pain.
■ Product Features
● Contains loperamide hydrochloride, which has excellent effects against diarrhea, along with four active ingredients. It suppresses painful diarrhea accompanied by abdominal pain.
● Suppresses the causes of diarrhea, regulates the disturbed intestinal condition, and controls diarrhea caused by stress, overeating and drinking, bacterial infections, etc.
● Easy-to-swallow small tablets with no noticeable odor or bitterness.
【Designated Class 2 OTC Drug】
● Efficacy/Effects
Diarrhea, diarrhea caused by overeating or drinking, diarrhea due to sleeping in a cold place, diarrhea accompanied by abdominal pain, food poisoning, water poisoning, soft stools
＜Precautions related to Efficacy/Effects＞
● Dosage and Administration
Take the following amount with water or warm water. However, do not take if diarrhea stops. Also, keep an interval of at least 4 hours between doses.
［Age: Dose per time: Number of doses per day］
Adults (15 years and older): 3 tablets: 2 times
Children under 15 years: Do not take
＜Precautions related to Dosage and Administration＞
(1) Strictly follow the dosage and administration instructions.
(2) How to remove tablets:
Press firmly on the raised part of the PTP sheet containing the tablets with your fingertip to break the aluminum foil on the back, then take out and take the tablet. (Swallowing the tablet whole without removing it may cause unexpected accidents such as piercing the esophageal mucosa.)
● Ingredients/Quantity
Per 6 tablets:
Loperamide hydrochloride 1 mg
Berberine chloride hydrate 80 mg
Acrinol hydrate 80 mg
Peony root powder 200 mg
Geranium thunbergii powder 300 mg
〔Additives〕
Lactose, cellulose, croscarmellose sodium (cross CMC-Na), hydroxypropyl cellulose, calcium silicate, magnesium stearate, hypromellose (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), triacetin, talc, titanium dioxide, Yellow No. 5, carnauba wax
＜Precautions related to Ingredients/Quantity＞
● Dosage Form
Tablet (oral tablet)
● Precautions for Use
■ Do not do (Contraindications)
(Failure to comply may worsen current symptoms or increase the risk of side effects or accidents)
1. Do not take if you:
Have had allergic reactions to this product or its ingredients.
2. Do not take the following medicines while using this product:
Gastrointestinal analgesic antispasmodics.
3. Do not drive vehicles or operate machinery after taking this medicine.
(Drowsiness or other symptoms may occur.)
4. Do not drink alcohol before or after taking this medicine.
■ Consult
1. Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson before taking if you:
(1) Are receiving medical treatment from a doctor.
(2) Have diarrhea with fever, bloody stools, or persistent mucus in stools.
(3) Have acute severe diarrhea or diarrhea accompanied by abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, nausea, etc.
(Forcing diarrhea to stop with this medicine may worsen the illness.)
(4) Have anal diseases where constipation must be avoided.
(Constipation may occur with this medicine.)
(5) Are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
(6) Are breastfeeding.
(7) Are elderly.
(8) Have had allergic reactions to medicines or other substances.
2. If the following symptoms appear after taking, they may be side effects. Stop taking immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson with this leaflet.
［Affected area: Symptoms］
Skin: Rash, redness, itching
Digestive system: Loss of appetite, abdominal pain, nausea, abdominal bloating, constipation, abdominal discomfort, vomiting
Central nervous system: Dizziness
Rare but serious symptoms may occur. In such cases, seek immediate medical attention.
［Name of Symptom: Symptoms］
Shock (Anaphylaxis): Immediately after taking, itching of the skin, hives, hoarseness, sneezing, throat itching, difficulty breathing, palpitations, confusion, etc.
Stevens-Johnson syndrome: High fever, eye redness, eye discharge, lip erosion, sore throat, widespread rash or redness of the skin that persists or rapidly worsens.
Toxic epidermal necrolysis: High fever, eye redness, eye discharge, lip erosion, sore throat, widespread rash or redness of the skin that persists or rapidly worsens.
Ileus-like symptoms (intestinal obstruction-like symptoms): Severe abdominal pain, cessation of gas passage (flatulence), vomiting, abdominal bloating accompanied by severe constipation.
3. The following symptoms may appear after taking. If these symptoms persist or worsen, stop taking and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson with this leaflet:
Drowsiness
4. If symptoms do not improve after 2 to 3 days of taking, stop taking and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson with this leaflet.
● Precautions for Storage and Handling
(1) Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and high temperatures.
(2) Keep out of reach of children.
(3) Do not transfer to another container. (This may cause misuse or quality changes.)
(4) Be careful when storing and carrying to avoid breaking the aluminum foil of the PTP or damaging the tablets inside.
(5) Do not take the product after the expiration date (printed on the outer box).
