
Designated Class 2 OTC drugOther medicines for womenTablets
Ladyguard Kowa
For women concerned about frequent urination or a feeling of incomplete emptying
✦ For frequent urination in women✦ For a feeling of incomplete emptying
For whom and when
Needing to urinate again soon after going
For women who need to urinate again soon after using the toilet or who urinate frequently.
Concerned about finding a restroom when out
For women who use the toilet frequently in daily life and feel uneasy about finding a restroom while out.
Frequent urination during the day and waking at night
For women who urinate frequently during the day and wake up at night to use the toilet.
A feeling of incomplete emptying after urinating
For women who feel as if urine remains after using the toilet and are concerned about this sensation.
Product overview
Ladyguard Kowa is a tablet medicine used to improve frequent urination and a feeling of incomplete emptying in women. It contains the active ingredient flavoxate hydrochloride, which helps regulate bladder function and improve these symptoms.
Product Features
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Ladyguard Kowa is a medicine for improving frequent urination and the sensation of incomplete bladder emptying in women.
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Contains the active ingredient flavoxate hydrochloride. It helps restore normal function when the bladder is overly sensitive.
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Taken as one tablet per dose, three times daily, it helps relieve urinary problems such as frequent urination and the sensation of incomplete bladder emptying.
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“I just went to the toilet, but I already feel like I need to go again.”
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“I wake up at night to use the toilet and cannot sleep soundly.”
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“I worry about finding a toilet when I go out.”
Active Ingredients (per 3 tablets)
| Ingredient | Amount | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Flavoxate hydrochloride | 600mg | Helps improve frequent urination and the sensation of incomplete bladder emptying by regulating bladder function. |
| [Other 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
Things you must not do
(Failure to follow these instructions may worsen current symptoms or increase the risk of side effects or accidents.)
- 1. Do not take this medicine if you are:
- (1) Male (symptoms may be due to an enlarged prostate, and taking this medicine may make it difficult to urinate).
- (2) Someone who has experienced allergic symptoms from this medicine or any of its ingredients.
- (3) A child under 15 years of age.
- (4) Pregnant or possibly pregnant (the safety of taking this medicine during pregnancy has not been sufficiently established).
- (5) Diagnosed by a medical institution with obstruction of the pylorus, duodenum, or intestinal tract.
- (6) Experiencing any of the following symptoms or conditions (these may be caused by a serious disease; consult a urology specialist).
- ・People diagnosed with a cerebrospinal disease (such as a brain tumor, cerebrovascular disorder including cerebral infarction or cerebral hemorrhage, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury, or spinal tumor)
- ・People who have undergone pelvic surgery for uterine cancer, rectal cancer, or similar conditions
- ・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 one month of onset)
- 2. Do not take any of the following medicines while taking this medicine:
- Gastrointestinal analgesic-antispasmodics, gastrointestinal medicines containing scopolia extract, motion sickness medicines, oral medicines for rhinitis, or cold medicines
- 3. Do not drive vehicles or operate machinery after taking this medicine
- (Drowsiness, blurred vision, unusual sensitivity to light, or other symptoms may occur.)
- 4. Do not drink alcohol before or after taking this medicine
- 5. Do not use this medicine for a long period
- (If taking this medicine for one month or longer, consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered salesperson.)
Consultation
- 1. Consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered salesperson before taking this medicine if you are:
- (1) Receiving medical treatment.
- (2) Breastfeeding.
- (3) Elderly.
- (4) Someone who has experienced allergic symptoms from medicines or other substances.
- (5) Diagnosed with any of the following:
- Heart disease, glaucoma, or liver disease
- 2. If any of the following symptoms occur after taking this medicine, they may be side effects. Stop taking the medicine immediately, bring this package insert, and consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered salesperson.
Affected area Symptoms Skin Rash, redness, itch Digestive system stomach discomfort, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomachache, abdominal pain, heartburn Neuropsychiatric system headache, dizziness, unsteadiness in the head, numbness, insomnia Urinary system Difficulty urinating, urinary retention Other Lower abdominal bloating, hot flashes, unusual sensitivity to light, eye fatigue, palpitations, chest discomfort, throat discomfort, hoarseness - In rare cases, the following serious symptoms may occur. If they do, seek medical attention immediately.
Condition Symptoms Shock (anaphylaxis) Soon after taking this medicine, itching of the skin, hives, hoarseness, sneezing, throat itch, difficulty breathing, palpitations, confusion, or other symptoms may occur. Liver dysfunction Fever, itch, rash, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes), brown urine, general fatigue, loss of appetite, or other symptoms may occur. - 3. The following symptoms may occur after taking this medicine. If they persist or worsen, stop taking the medicine, bring this package insert, and consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered salesperson.
- Dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea, drowsiness
- 4. If your symptoms do not improve after taking this medicine for one week, stop taking it, bring this package insert, and consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered salesperson.
- (Your symptoms may be due to 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).







































































