Taisho Pharmaceutical Taisho Gastrointestinal Medicine G

Features

Taisho Gastrointestinal Medicine G protects the stomach from stomach acid, while controlling it by neutralizing and suppressing its secretion, and is effective against heartburn and stomach pain caused by acid reflux.
◆It has a refreshing, smooth sensation when taken.

[Class 2 OTC drug]

Efficacy and effectiveness

Heartburn, stomach pain, excess stomach acid, stomach discomfort, nausea (stomach nausea, hangover/bad hangover nausea, retching), drinking too much, stomach bloating, heavy stomach, chest tightness, burping, vomiting

<Notes regarding efficacy and effectiveness>

Dosage and Administration

Take the following amount with water or lukewarm water between meals or before bedtime.
[Age: Single dose: Number of times to be taken]
Adults (15 years and older): 1 packet: 3 times a day
Under 15 years old: Do not take. If taking between meals, take the medicine 2 to 3 hours after a meal.

<Caution regarding usage and dosage>

Please strictly adhere to the prescribed usage and dosage.

Ingredients and quantities

Per packet (1.3g)
Sodium bicarbonate 200mg
Magnesium aluminosilicate 300mg
Scopolia extract triple powder 30mg (Scoliosis extract 10mg)
Sofalcon 100mg

[Additives]

Corn starch, calcium hydrogen phosphate, D-mannitol, potato starch, hypromellose (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), polysorbate 80, flavoring, sodium octenylsuccinate starch, reduced maltose syrup, hydroxypropyl cellulose, l-menthol

<Notes regarding ingredients and quantities>

Dosage form

Granules (oral powder)

Usage notes

■Things you shouldn't do
(If you do not follow these instructions, your current symptoms may worsen or you may be more susceptible to side effects.)
1. The following people should not take this medicine:
People undergoing dialysis treatment.
2. Do not take the following medicines while taking this drug:
Gastrointestinal pain relievers (medicines to relieve stomach and intestinal pain)
3. If you are breastfeeding, do not take this medicine or avoid breastfeeding if you take this medicine.
(It may pass into breast milk and cause the baby's pulse to quicken.)
4. Do not use for long periods of time
■Things to consult about
1. The following people should consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered distributor before taking this medicine.
(1) People who are receiving medical treatment.
(It may affect medications prescribed by your doctor, or you may be taking the same type of medication as this drug.)
(2) Pregnant women or those thought to be pregnant.
(Pregnant women or women who think they may be pregnant should take this medicine with caution.)
(3) Elderly people.
[Please note that in general, elderly people (over 65 years old) tend to have weakened physiological functions.]
(4) People who have experienced allergic symptoms due to medication, etc.
(People who have had allergic reactions to any medicine may also experience allergic reactions to this drug.)
(5) People with the following symptoms:
Difficulty urinating
(Rohto extract may make it even more difficult for people with urinary problems due to prostatic hyperplasia.)
(6) People who have been diagnosed with the following:
Kidney disease (some ingredients are excreted through the kidneys)
Heart disease (Rohto extract may cause your pulse to increase or your heart to race)
Glaucoma [Scholera extract may worsen the symptoms of glaucoma (e.g. eye pain, blurred vision, etc.)]
(7) People taking other medications.
(This may affect the efficacy and safety of other medicines taken at the same time.)
2. If the following symptoms occur after taking this medicine, these may be side effects, so stop taking the medicine immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered distributor with this leaflet. [Affected area: Symptoms]
Skin: rash, redness, itching
(*When allergy symptoms appear, it is important to seek treatment early.)
In rare cases, the following serious symptoms may occur:
In that case, please consult a doctor immediately.
[Name of symptom: Symptom]
Liver dysfunction: Symptoms include fever, itching, rash, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes), brown urine, general fatigue, and loss of appetite.
3. The following symptoms may occur after taking this medicine. If these symptoms persist or worsen, discontinue use and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered distributor with this leaflet.
Dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn
4. If symptoms do not improve after taking this medicine for about 2 weeks, discontinue use and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered distributor with this leaflet.
(If symptoms do not improve after taking the medicine for two weeks, other illnesses may be the cause, so do not continue taking the medicine without thinking.)
■Other notes
(1) It may become difficult to produce breast milk.
(2) This medicine may cause symptoms such as blurred vision or abnormal sensitivity to light. Pay attention when driving or operating machinery.

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. (This may cause misuse or change the quality.)
(4) Do not take products that have passed their expiration date.