Kowa QP Kowa Chondroizer α

● Features
QP Kowa Chondroizer α contains effective ingredients including vitamin B1, which is effective for joint and nerve function, along with the herbal medicine Boui, which has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, and chondroitin sulfate ester sodium, a component of joint cartilage. It works on "existing pain" and shows effectiveness for painful joint pain and neuralgia such as knee pain.
■ Product Features
● Contains the herbal medicine Boui with analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects to suppress pain and inflammation, alleviating painful joint pain and neuralgia such as knee pain.
● Contains active vitamin B12 (mecobalamin) that acts on damaged peripheral nerves.
● Effective with twice daily dosing regardless of before or after meals.
● Tablets designed with an easy-to-swallow film coating.

【Class 2 OTC Drug】

● Efficacy/Effects
Relief of the following symptoms※: joint pain, muscle pain (shoulder, waist, elbow, knee pain, stiff shoulders, frozen shoulder, etc.), neuralgia, numbness of hands and feet, constipation, eye fatigue (chronic eye fatigue and associated blurred vision and pain behind the eyes).
Beriberi※.
Supplementation of vitamin B1 in the following cases: physical fatigue, pregnancy and lactation periods, physical weakness during or after illness.

＜Precautions related to Efficacy/Effects＞
However, if there is no improvement in these symptoms※ after about one month of use, please consult a doctor or pharmacist.

● Dosage and Administration
Take the following amount with water or warm water.
[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
● Can be taken at any time regardless of before or after meals.

＜Precautions related to Dosage and Administration＞
Strictly follow the dosage and administration instructions.

● Ingredients/Quantity
Per 6 tablets
Boui dry extract 240 mg (Boi 3000 mg)
Chondroitin sulfate ester sodium 900 mg
Benfotiamine 13.83 mg (thiamine chloride hydrochloride 10 mg)
Mecobalamin 60 μg
Gamma-oryzanol 10 mg

〔Additives〕
Hydroxypropyl cellulose, cellulose, croscarmellose sodium (cross CMC-Na), magnesium stearate, polyvinyl alcohol-acrylic acid-methyl methacrylate copolymer, hypromellose (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), titanium oxide, carnauba wax

＜Precautions related to Ingredients/Quantity＞


● Dosage Form
Film-coated tablets (oral - tablets)

● Precautions for Use
■ Consult
1. Before taking, consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller if you:
(1) Are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
(2) 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 seller with this leaflet.
［Affected area: Symptoms］
Skin: rash, redness, itching
Digestive system: nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite
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:
Soft stools, diarrhea
4. If symptoms do not improve after about one month of use, stop taking and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this leaflet.

●Precautions for Storage and Handling
(1) Avoid high temperatures and store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight in the outer box. (Light may affect the product.)
(2) Keep out of reach of children.
(3) Do not transfer to other containers. (This may cause misuse or quality changes.)
(4) If moisture touches the tablets, it may cause changes in the ingredients. Do not drop water or touch with wet hands. If tablets get wet by mistake, discard the wet tablets.
(5) The packing material (vinyl) 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. Always close the cap tightly after each use.
(7) Write the date of opening on the "Opening Date" section of the outer box and label.
(8) Do not use the product past the expiration date (printed on the outer box and label). Also, after opening the cap once, use within about 6 months for quality assurance.