**Product Overview**
Manufacturer: Kracie
Product Name: Kakkonto Extract Granules S Kracie, 12 packets
Pharmaceutical Classification: Class 2 OTC drug
Category: OTC medicine
Pediatric Use Category: Suitable for both adults and children
Dosage Form: Powder, granules, dusting powder
Contents: 12 packets
Product Description: For early symptoms of colds, pain relief, shoulder stiffness
**Expiration Date**
At the time of shipment, there is more than one year remaining until the expiration date.
JAN Code: 4987045069277
Product Code: 076004021
**Initial and Revision Dates of the Package Insert, Version Number**
Initial creation: July 2007
Revised: November 2011
Version: TS-03U
Please be sure to read this instruction leaflet before use.
Keep it in a safe place so you can refer to it when needed.
**Features**
- "Kakkonto" is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine listed in classical Chinese medical texts "Shang Han Lun" and "Jin Gui Yao Lue." It is effective for colds and shoulder stiffness.
- It is effective at the onset of a cold, especially when experiencing fever, chills, and inability to shake off cold sensations.
**Do Not Do**
(If not followed, current symptoms may worsen, or side effects and accidents may occur.)
Do not take this product if you are:
- Infants under 3 months old.
**Consultation Before Use**
1. Before taking, consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson if you are:
- Undergoing medical treatment
- Pregnant or suspected to be pregnant
- Physically weak (lacking strength, frail)
- Have weak stomach or intestines
- Prone to excessive sweating
- Elderly
- Have previously experienced rashes, redness, itching from medicines or other products
- Have symptoms such as swelling or difficulty urinating
- Diagnosed with hypertension, heart disease, kidney disease, or thyroid dysfunction
2. If any of the following symptoms appear after taking, discontinue immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson with this leaflet, as side effects may be present:
[Related areas: Symptoms]
- Skin: Rash, redness, itching
- Digestive system: Nausea, loss of appetite, stomach discomfort
Rarely, severe symptoms may occur. In such cases, seek medical attention immediately.
[Name of symptoms: Symptoms]
- Pseudoaldosteronism, myopathy: Weakness, numbness, stiffness, or rigidity in limbs, along with fatigue and muscle pain, gradually worsening.
- Liver dysfunction: Fever, itching, rash, jaundice (yellowing of skin and whites of eyes), dark urine, general fatigue, loss of appetite.
3. If symptoms do not improve after about one month (or 5-6 times when used for initial cold symptoms, nasal cold, or headache), stop taking the medication and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson with this leaflet.
4. For long-term use, consult a healthcare professional.
**Efficacy and Effects**
Effective for moderate or higher physical strength individuals for the following: early stages of cold (without sweating), nasal cold, rhinitis, headache, shoulder stiffness, muscle pain, hand or shoulder pain.
**Usage and Dosage**
Take the following amount three times daily before meals or between meals with water or warm water.
| Age Group | Dose per Time | Number of Times per Day |
|--------------|----------------|-------------------------|
| Adults (15 years and older) | 1 packet | 3 times |
| 7 to under 15 years | 2/3 packet | 3 times |
| 4 to under 7 years | 1/2 packet | 3 times |
| 2 to under 4 years | 1/3 packet | 3 times |
| Under 2 years | 1/4 packet | 3 times |
(1) When administering to children, do so under the guidance and supervision of a guardian.
(2) For infants under 1 year old, prioritize medical consultation; administer only if unavoidable.
**Ingredients and Amounts**
In 3 packets (each 1.5g) for adult daily dose:
- Kakkonto extract (3/4 amount): 3,900 mg
[Extracted from 6g of Kudzu root, 3g each of Maoto and Taiso, 2.25g each of Keihi and Shakuyaku, 1.5g of Kanzo, 0.75g of Shokyo.]
Additives include hydroxypropyl cellulose, lactose, and polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene glycol.
Since this product uses natural herbal extracts, the color of the granules may vary slightly.
**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 (may cause misuse or change in quality).
4. Do not use products past the expiration date.
5. If you split a packet and store the remaining, fold the opening to keep it closed, and do not use after two days.
**Additional Information in the Package Insert**
[Health Advice]
- Rest your body: To recover quickly from a cold, get enough sleep and keep your body at rest. Also, maintain a balanced diet to build strength.
- Be mindful of ventilation: Poor air quality can trigger coughing. Occasionally open windows to exchange air, even when heating. Watch out for low humidity.
- Keep warm: When you have a cold, easily digestible foods like porridge or warm milk are suitable. Drinking ginger tea is also an option to warm the body.
**Contact Information**
If you have any concerns about this product, please contact the store where you purchased it or the following:
Kracie Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. Customer Service Center
3-20-20 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Phone: (03) 5446-3334
Hours: 10:00–17:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
Website: www.kracie.co.jp
**Common Product Codes (JAN)**
- 9 packets: 4987045069260
- 12 packets: 4987045069277
**Manufacturer Name**
Kracie
**Contents**
12 packets
**Suggested Retail Price**
1,980 yen (tax included)
**OTC Drug Classification**
Class 2 OTC drug
**Poison and Quarantine Drug Category**
Not classified as poison or quarantine drug
**Pesticide/Animal Drug Category**
Not classified as pesticide or animal drug
**Dosage Form Category**
Granules
**Pediatric Use Category**
Suitable for both adults and children
**Product Category**
OTC medicine
**Disclaimer**
【Caution】
- The product descriptions above, excluding price information, are provided by the manufacturer or the Self-Medication Data Center.
- If you have questions or concerns about using this medicine, be sure to consult a doctor or pharmacist.
- We assume no responsibility for health damages caused by taking medicines purchased through this service.
**Self-Medication Tax Deduction Eligible Product**
| Product # | TH076004021 |
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