Kowa The Guard Kowa Intestinal Tablets α3+

Features

The Guard Kowa Intestinal Regulating Tablets α3+ creates an environment in the large intestine where good bacteria dominate, improving irregular bowel movements.
■Product Features
●Three live bacteria*1 improve the intestinal environment by increasing the number of good bacteria and suppressing the growth of bad bacteria.
●In addition to stomach-strengthening herbal medicines that activate a weakened stomach and MMSC*2 that normalizes stomach function, it also contains an antacid that protects bifidobacteria and lactic acid bacteria from stomach acid. These ingredients work together to reduce the burden on the large intestine and help live bacteria reach the large intestine alive.
●It also contains ingredients that promote the expulsion of gas accumulated in the stomach.*3 It also reduces abdominal bloating.
*1 Bifidobacteria, Bacillus subtilis natto, and lactic acid bacteria *2 Methylmethionine sulfonium chloride *3 Dimethylpolysiloxane

[Class 3 OTC drug]

Efficacy and effectiveness

Intestinal regulation (regulating bowel movements), loose stools, constipation, stomach/abdominal bloating, indigestion, heavy feeling, weak stomach, loss of appetite, overeating, overdrinking, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, chest tightness, stomach discomfort, heavy stomach, hyperacidity, burping, stomach pain

<Notes regarding efficacy and effectiveness>

Dosage and Administration

Take the following amount with water or warm water after each meal.
[Age: Single dose: Number of times per day]
Adults (15 years and older): 3 tablets, 3 times a day
Ages 8 to 15: 2 tablets, 3 times a day
5 years old to under 8 years old: 1 tablet, 3 times a day
Children under 5 years old: Do not take

<Caution regarding usage and dosage>

(1) Please strictly follow the usage and dosage instructions.
(2) If the medicine is to be taken by a child, it should be taken under the guidance and supervision of a parent or guardian.

Ingredients and quantities

In 9 tablets
Natto bacteria powder 10mg
Lactomin (lactic acid bacteria) 30mg
Bifidobacteria 30mg
Dimethylpolysiloxane 84.6mg
Swertia japonica powder 30mg
Cinnamon powder 30mg
Fennel powder 30mg
Methylmethionine sulfonium chloride 30mg
Precipitated calcium carbonate 300mg
Magnesium hydroxide 300mg
Calcium pantothenate 22.5mg

[Additives]

Calcium lactate, lactose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, D-sorbitol, cellulose, calcium silicate, anhydrous silicic acid, croscarmellose sodium (cross CMC-Na), l-menthol, magnesium stearate, potato starch, silicon dioxide

<Notes regarding ingredients and quantities>

It contains methylmethionine sulfonium chloride and other ingredients, so it has a unique odor.

Dosage form

Tablets (oral use)

Usage notes

■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.
(2) People who have experienced allergic symptoms due to medication, etc.
(3) People who have been diagnosed with the following: kidney disease, thyroid disorder (4) People taking the anticoagulant warfarin.
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 package insert. [Affected area: Symptoms]
Skin: rash, redness, itching <br>Digestive system: abdominal distension, abdominal pain, nausea
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 package insert. Constipation, diarrhea
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 package insert.

Storage and handling precautions

(1) Store the product tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and high temperatures.
(2) Keep out of reach of children.
(3) Do not transfer to another container. (This may cause misuse or deterioration of the quality.) The container of this drug has a desiccant function.
(4) If the tablets come into contact with moisture, the peculiar odor will become stronger and the contents of the tablets will change, so do not drop water on them or touch them with wet hands. If the tablets get wet by mistake, discard the wet tablets.
(5) The filler (plastic) inside the container is there to protect the tablets from damage during transport. Please be sure to discard it after opening the cap.
(6) If the cap of the container is not closed properly, the quality of the medicine may be affected by moisture, etc., so please be sure to close the cap tightly each time you take the medicine.
(7) Please fill in the “Date of Opening” section on the outer box and label with the date you opened the cap.
(8) Do not take products that have passed their expiration date (printed on the outer box and label). After opening the cap, take the product within six months of opening to maintain quality.