Product Summary
084 TSUMURA Daiokanzoto is a Kampo (Japanese traditional herbal) medicine used for constipation, particularly suited to those with habitual or recurrent constipation. Daiokanzoto promotes bowel movements by stimulating intestinal motility and can alleviate constipation and related skin eruptions. It may be used regardless of physical strength and is therefore suitable for a wide range of age groups.
Efficacy / effectiveness
Relief of constipation and associated symptoms such as head heaviness, flushing, eczema, dermatitis, acneiform eruptions, loss of appetite, abdominal bloating, abnormal intestinal fermentation, and hemorrhoids.
Dosing / Administration
- In general, for adults, take 7.5 g a day orally in 2 or 3 divided doses with cold or lukewarm water before or between meals. The dosage may be adjusted according to your age, body weight and symptoms. Strictly follow your instructions.
- If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if the next dose is within two hours, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. You should not take two doses at one time.
- If you accidentally take more than your prescribed dose, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
- Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor instructs you to do so.
Internal capacity
- 2.5 g x 42 sachets
- 2.5 g x 189 sachets
Precautions / Side Effects
- If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines.
- If you have diarrhea or loose stool.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
The most commonly reported adverse reactions include loss of appetite, stomachache and diarrhea. If any of these symptoms occur, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
The symptoms described below are rarely seen as initial symptoms of the adverse reactions indicated in brackets. If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor immediately.
- decreased urine output, edema of face and limbs, heavy feeling in the eyelids, hand stiffness [pseudoaldosteronism]
- body dullness, weakness, cramp and numbness of limbs [myopathy]
The above symptoms do not describe all the adverse reactions to this medicine. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any symptoms of concern other than those listed above.
Ingredients
7.5g of this product contains 1.5g of mixed herbal dried extract in the following ratio.
- Japanese Pharmacopoeia (JP) Rhubarb 4.0g
- JP Glycyrrhiza 2.0g
Additives: JP magnesium stearate, JP lactose hydrate
