Product Overview
Manufacturer: Yamasaki Teikokudo
Product Name: Dokusougan E Constipation Medicine, 168 Tablets
Drug Classification: Designated Category 2 OTC Drug
Category: OTC Medicine
Pediatric Use Category: For Adults (Only adult dosage and usage, for those aged 15 and above)
Dosage Form: Tablets, Round Tablets, Capsules
Contents: 168 Tablets
Product Description: Relieves symptoms such as eruptions and skin roughness caused by constipation
JAN Code: 4987232003046
Product Code: 072200467

Initial Package Insert Creation Date and Revision Date, Version Number of the Package Insert
Initial Creation: 2002/03/01
Revisions: -

Features
Dokusougan E Constipation Medicine contains sennoside, which has proven excellent efficacy, as its main ingredient. It also includes Japanese Pharmacopoeia-standardized herbal medicines, Sankirai and Kanzo. This medication is intended for individuals aged 15 and older.
It is a plant-based tablet for adults (15 years and older).
Dosage: 1 to 2 tablets per dose, taken twice daily.
It improves constipation and related symptoms.
Start with the minimum dose and gradually adjust based on bowel movement and condition.

Precautions (Things Not to Do)
Failure to follow these may worsen current symptoms or increase the risk of side effects.
1. Do not take other laxatives while taking this medication.
2. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, or should avoid breastfeeding if they do.
3. Do not take in large quantities.

Consultation Before Use
1. Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are:
(1) Under medical treatment.
(2) Pregnant or suspect pregnancy.
(3) Have allergies or family history of allergies.
(4) Have experienced allergic reactions to medications.
(5) Suffering from severe abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting.
2. Immediately stop use and consult a doctor or pharmacist if any of the following occur:
(1) Symptoms appear after taking the medication:
- Skin: Rash, redness, itching
- Digestive system: Severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting
(2) Symptoms do not improve after about one week of use.
3. If diarrhea occurs or symptoms persist or worsen, discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional.

Efficacy and Effects
- Treats constipation.
- Relieves symptoms associated with constipation, including eruptions, skin roughness, loss of appetite (reduced appetite), abdominal bloating, abnormal intestinal fermentation, hemorrhoids, hot flashes, and headache.

Usage and Dosage
Adults (15 years and older): 1 to 2 tablets per dose.
Take twice daily, preferably on an empty stomach or before meals, or between meals.
Start with the minimum dose and adjust gradually based on bowel movement and condition.
(1) Strictly observe the usage and dosage.
(2) Do not give to children under 15 years old.

Ingredients and Quantities
Per 4 tablets (daily dose):

- Sennoside (as Sennoside A and B): 80 mg (31 mg)
*Extracted and purified from senna. It stimulates the large intestine to promote natural bowel movements, improving loss of appetite, abdominal bloating, abnormal intestinal fermentation, hot flashes, and headache.*
*Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae), Medicinal part: Leaves*

- Sankirai powder (Yamgairai): 400 mg
*Has pus-draining and detoxifying effects on skin conditions, reducing eruptions and skin roughness.*
*Family: Liliaceae, Medicinal part: Rhizome*

- Licorice powder (Kanzo): 400 mg
*Has analgesic and soothing effects, alleviating abdominal pain and discomfort from hemorrhoids.*
*Family: Fabaceae, Medicinal part: Root*

Contains excipients such as crystalline cellulose, lactose, light anhydrous silicic acid, and talc.

The medication may cause urine to turn yellow-brown to reddish-brown due to sennoside, which is not a cause for concern.

Storage and Handling Precautions
1. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, tightly sealed.
2. Keep out of reach of children.
3. Do not transfer to other containers to prevent misuse or quality deterioration.
4. Since it contains herbal ingredients, the color and taste may vary slightly.
5. Do not use products past their expiration date.

Contact Information
Yamasaki Teikokudo Co., Ltd.
2-1-3 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027
Phone: 04-7148-3412 (Main)
Hours: 9:00–16:30 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)

Common Packaging JAN Codes
- 30 tablets: 4987232003114
- 168 tablets: 4987232003046

Product Name: Yamasaki Teikokudo
Contents: 168 tablets
Suggested Retail Price: 3,850 yen
OTC Drug Classification: Designated Category 2 OTC Drug
Poisonous or Controlled Drug Category: Not classified as poisonous or controlled
Agricultural or Veterinary Drug Category: Not classified as agricultural or veterinary drug
Formulation: Tablets
Pediatric Use Category: For Adults (only adult dosage and usage)
Product Category: OTC Medicine

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