**Product Overview**
Manufacturer: Zenyaku Kogyo
Product Name: Jikinin C 10 Packets
Medical Drug Classification: Designated Class 2 OTC Drug
Category: OTC Medicine
Pediatric Use Category: Suitable for both adults and children
Dosage Form: Powder, Granules, Dusting Powder
Contents: 10 packets
Product Description: A comprehensive cold medicine containing vitamin C and licorice extract in granular form, effective for various cold symptoms.
JAN Code: 4987305114440
Product Code: 076003692

**Initial and Revised Documentation Dates, Version Number**
Initial Creation: 2007/11/01
Revised: 2019/07
Document Version Number: 40756

**Features**
Jikinin C is an all-in-one cold remedy that combines acetaminophen (a fever reducer and pain reliever), licorice (glycyrrhiza) extract with cough-suppressant and expectorant effects, and vitamin C to help recover from colds. It demonstrates excellent efficacy for various cold symptoms.

**Warnings and Precautions**
1. Do not take this medication if you are:
- (1) Someone who has experienced allergic reactions to this product or its ingredients.
- (2) Someone who has experienced asthma or allergic reactions after taking this or other cold medicines, antipyretics, or analgesics.
- (3) Children under 12 years old.

2. While taking this medication, do not use any other medicines containing:
- Other cold remedies, antipyretics, analgesics, sedatives, cough suppressants, expectorants, antihistamines (such as nasal allergy medications, motion sickness drugs, allergy medications).

3. Do not operate vehicles or machinery after taking this medication (may cause drowsiness, etc.).

4. Breastfeeding women should not take this medication or should avoid breastfeeding if they do.

5. Do not consume alcohol before or after taking this medication.

6. Do not use for long-term continuous treatment.

**Consultation Advice**
1. Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller before use if you are:
- (1) Under medical or dental treatment.
- (2) Pregnant or suspect pregnancy.
- (3) Elderly.
- (4) Have experienced allergic reactions to medicines or other substances.
- (5) Experiencing symptoms such as high fever, swelling, difficulty urinating.
- (6) Diagnosed with conditions such as thyroid dysfunction, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, liver disease, kidney disease, gastric or duodenal ulcers, glaucoma, respiratory impairment, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, obesity.

2. If any of the following symptoms appear after taking the medication, discontinue immediately and consult a healthcare professional with this leaflet, as they may indicate side effects:

**Related Areas and Symptoms:**
- Skin: Rash, redness, itching
- Digestive System: Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite
- Nervous System: Dizziness
- Urinary System: Difficulty urinating
- Others: Excessive decrease in body temperature

Rarely, severe symptoms may occur. Seek medical attention immediately if they appear:

**Serious Symptoms and Conditions:**
- **Shock (Anaphylaxis):** Immediate symptoms include itching, hives, hoarseness, sneezing, throat itching, difficulty breathing, palpitations, altered consciousness.
- **Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis:** High fever, eye redness, discharge, lip sores, sore throat, widespread skin rash/redness, small pustules on red skin, fatigue, loss of appetite, rapid deterioration.
- **Drug Hypersensitivity Syndrome:** Widespread redness, systemic rash, fever, malaise, swollen lymph nodes (neck, armpits, groin).
- **Liver Dysfunction:** Fever, itching, rash, jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes), dark urine, general fatigue, loss of appetite.
- **Kidney Impairment:** Fever, rash, decreased urine output, swelling, fatigue, joint pain, diarrhea.
- **Interstitial Pneumonia:** Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, cough, fever, sudden or persistent symptoms.
- **Pseudoaldosteronism, Myopathy:** Limb weakness, numbness, stiffness, muscle pain, gradually worsening.
- **Asthma:** Wheezing, whistling sounds, difficulty breathing.
- **Aplastic Anemia:** Bruising, nosebleeds, gum bleeding, fever, pallor, fatigue, palpitations, dizziness, hematuria.
- **Agranulocytosis:** Sudden high fever, chills, sore throat.
- **Respiratory Depression:** Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing.

3. If symptoms such as constipation, dry mouth, or drowsiness persist or worsen, stop taking the medication and consult a healthcare professional with this leaflet.

4. If symptoms do not improve after 5-6 doses, discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional with this leaflet.

**Efficacy and Effects**
Relieves cold symptoms such as fever, sore throat, runny nose, nasal congestion, cough, phlegm, headache, sneezing, chills (due to fever), joint pain, and muscle pain.

**Usage and Dosage**
Take the following amount three times a day, preferably within 30 minutes after meals.

**[Age: Dose per administration]**
- 15 years and older: 1 packet
- 12 to under 15 years: 2/3 packet
- Under 12 years: Do not use

**Usage-related Precautions:**
- (1) For children, administer under the supervision of a guardian.
- (2) Take with water or lukewarm water.

**Ingredients and Quantities**
Per packet (1.5g):
- Acetaminophen: 300 mg
- D-chlorpheniramine maleate: 1.17 mg
- Dihydrocodeine phosphate: 8 mg
- dl-Methylephedrine hydrochloride: 20 mg
- Licorice (glycyrrhiza) extract powder: 96 mg (equivalent to 750 mg raw herb)
- Anhydrous caffeine: 25 mg
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C): 83.3 mg
- L-Ascorbic acid sodium: 83.3 mg

**Storage and Handling Precautions**
- (1) Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- (2) Keep out of reach of children.
- (3) Do not transfer to other containers (risk of misuse or quality deterioration).
- (4) If saving leftover from splitting a packet, fold the bag opening and consume within 2 days.
- (5) Do not use products past their expiration date.

**Contact Information**
Zenyaku Kogyo Customer Consultation Office
Address: 5-6-15 Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-8650
Phone: 03-3946-3610
Hours: 9:00–17:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)

**Packaging Variations (JAN Codes)**
- 10 packets: 4987305114440
- 16 packets: 4987305114426
- 22 packets: 4987305114433

**Manufacturer**
Zenyaku Kogyo

**Contents**
10 packets

**Suggested Retail Price**
1,540 yen (tax included)

**OTC Drug Classification**
Designated Class 2 OTC Drug

**Poison and Quarantine Drug Category**
Not classified as poison or quarantine drug

**Agricultural and Veterinary Drug Category**
Not classified as agricultural or veterinary drug

**Dosage Form Category**
Fine granules

**Pediatric Use Category**
Suitable for both adults and children

**Product Category**
OTC medicine

**Disclaimer**
【Notice】
- The above product description, excluding price information, is provided by the manufacturer or the Self-Medication Database Center.
- If you have any questions or concerns about using this medicine, please consult a doctor or pharmacist.
- We assume no responsibility for health damages caused by the use of medicines purchased through this service.

**Self-Medication Tax Deduction**
This product qualifies for the self-medication tax deduction system.