● Features
The Guard Kowa Intestinal Tablets α3+ adjust the large intestine to an environment dominated by beneficial bacteria and improve irregular bowel movements.
■ Product Features
● Three types of live bacteria※1 increase beneficial bacteria and suppress the growth of harmful bacteria, thereby improving the intestinal environment.
● In addition to the stomachic herbal medicine that activates weakened stomach function and MMSC※2 that normalizes stomach function, an antacid that protects bifidobacteria and lactic acid bacteria from stomach acid is included. These ingredients work together to reduce the burden on the large intestine and help live bacteria reach the large intestine alive.
● Contains an ingredient※3 that promotes the release of gas accumulated in the stomach. It improves abdominal bloating.
※1 Bifidobacteria, natto bacteria, lactic acid bacteria ※2 Methylmethionine sulfonium chloride ※3 Dimethylpolysiloxane
【Class 3 OTC Drug】
● Efficacy/Effects
Regulates bowel movements (normalizes bowel movements), soft stools, constipation, stomach and abdominal bloating, indigestion, heaviness, weak stomach, loss of appetite, overeating, excessive drinking, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, chest tightness, stomach discomfort, stomach heaviness, excess stomach acid, belching, stomach pain
＜Precautions related to Efficacy/Effects＞
● Dosage and Administration
Take the following amount with water or warm water after each meal.
［Age: Dose per time: Number of doses per day］
Adults (15 years and older): 3 tablets: 3 times
8 years and older but under 15 years: 2 tablets: 3 times
5 years and older but under 8 years: 1 tablet: 3 times
Infants under 5 years: Do not take
＜Precautions related to Dosage and Administration＞
(1) Strictly follow the dosage and administration.
(2) When giving to children, administer under the guidance and supervision of a guardian.
● Ingredients/Quantity
Per 9 tablets
Natto bacteria powder 10mg
Lactomin (lactic acid bacteria) 30mg
Bifidobacteria 30mg
Dimethylpolysiloxane 84.6mg
Swertia powder 30mg
Cinnamon powder 30mg
Fennel powder 30mg
Methylmethionine sulfonium chloride 30mg
Precipitated calcium carbonate 300mg
Magnesium hydroxide 300mg
Calcium pantothenate 22.5mg
〔Additives〕
Calcium lactate, lactose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, D-sorbitol, cellulose, calcium silicate, anhydrous silica, croscarmellose sodium (cross CMC-Na), l-menthol, magnesium stearate, potato starch, silicon dioxide
＜Precautions related to Ingredients/Quantity＞
Contains methylmethionine sulfonium chloride and others, so there is a characteristic odor.
● Dosage Form
Tablets (oral - tablets)
● Precautions for Use
■ Consult
1. The following people should consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller before taking:
(1) Those receiving medical treatment from a doctor.
(2) Those who have had allergic reactions to medicines.
(3) Those diagnosed with kidney disease or thyroid dysfunction.
(4) Those taking the anticoagulant "warfarin."
2. If the following symptoms appear after taking, they may be side effects; stop taking immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this leaflet.
［Affected area: Symptoms］
Skin: rash, redness, itching
Digestive system: abdominal bloating, abdominal pain, nausea
3. The following symptoms may appear after taking; if these symptoms persist or worsen, stop taking and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this leaflet:
Constipation, diarrhea
4. If symptoms do not improve after about 2 weeks of taking, 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 high temperatures and direct sunlight.
(2) Keep out of reach of children.
(3) Do not transfer to other containers. (This may cause misuse or quality changes.) The container has a desiccant function.
(4) If moisture gets on the tablets, the characteristic odor may become stronger and the ingredients may change, so do not drop water or touch with wet hands. If tablets get wet by mistake, discard the wet tablets.
(5) The packing material (plastic) inside the container is to prevent tablet damage during transport; discard it after opening the cap.
(6) If the container cap is not closed properly, moisture may affect quality, so close the cap tightly each time after use.
(7) Write the date of opening on the "Opening Date" section of the outer box and label.
(8) Do not take the product after the expiration date (printed on the outer box and label). Also, once opened, take within 6 months from the opening date to maintain quality.
