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ストナ去たんカプセル STONA EXPECTORANTS CAPSULE
Product features
● Formulated with two expectorants (L-carbocisteine and bromhexine hydrochloride).
● L-carbocisteine opens up phlegm passageways while bromhexine hydrochloride makes phlegm smooth, efficient against phlegm and cough with phlegm.
● Can be used by children 8 and up.
Indication
sputum and cough with sputum
Dosage and administration
Take the following single dose after meals.
[Age: single dose: number of daily doses]
Adult (15 years old and over): 2 capsules: 3 times
8 to14 years old: 1 capsules: 3 times
Under 8 years: Do not take.
If you take this medicine, the amount of sputum may increase temporarily.
Precautions of Dosage and Administration
(1)When allowing children to take the medicine, a guardian must be present to watch and tell such them how to take it.
(2)How to Dispense Capsules
Using your finger, push the convex portion of the PTP sheet containing capsules to break the aluminum foil on the back.
(Can lead to unforeseen consequences such as piercing the esophageal mucosa if mistakenly swallowed)
(3)Strictly follow the prescribed dosage and administration.
Ingredient and amount
In 6 capsules
L-carbocysteine ： 750mg： Normalizes respiratory tract mucosa, increases liquidity of viscous phlegm and eases expectoration.
Bromhexine hydrochloride ：12mg：Increases respiratory tract secretion and softens phlegm in the throat, easing its expectoration.
Precautions
■When not to use the product
(If you do not follow these instructions, the current symptoms may worsen or adverse reactions/incidents are more likely to occur.)
1．This product should not be taken by the following persons.
Patients who have had an allergic symptom to this drug, its ingredients
2．Do not use any of the following medicines while taking this medicine.
Other expectorants, cold medicine,
■Consultation
1．The following persons should contact a physician, pharmacist, or registered salesperson for a consultation before administration.
(1)Patients undergoing medical treatment from a physician
(2)Pregnant women or women suspected of being pregnant.
(3) The elderly
(4) Patients who have experienced allergic symptoms associated with drugs, etc.
(5) Persons with the following symptoms:
hyperthermia
(6) Persons diagnosed as having the following
heart disease，liver disease
2．If the following symptoms are observed after taking this drug, these may be adverse reactions, so immediately discontinue the use of this drug, and show this document to your physician, pharmacist, or registered salesperson for a consultation.
Skin: rash/redness, itching
Gastrointestinal system: nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite，abdominal pain
Neuropsychiatric system：headache
Other：hemoptysis
The following serious symptoms may occur in rare cases. In such cases, immediately seek medical aid:
＜Symptom name： Symptoms＞
Shock (anaphylaxis): Symptoms, such as itching of skin, urticaria, hoarseness, sneezing, itchy throat, breathing difficulties, palpitations, and clouding of consciousness may occur immediately after take.
Oculomucocutaneous syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis: Hyperthermia, ocular hyperaemia, eye discharge, lip erosion, pain throat, widespread skin rash/redness, etc. may persist or suddenly worsen.
Hepatic function failure: Symptoms, such as fever, itching, rash, jaundice (yellowing of skin and white of eyes), brown urine, general malaise, loss of appetite, etc. may occur.
3．The following symptoms may be observed after taking this drug. If these symptoms persist or worsen , discontinue the use of this drug, and show this document to your physician, pharmacist, or registered salesperson for a consultation.
diarrhea，dry mouth
4．When symptoms do not improve even after taking this medicine for 3 to 4 days, stop taking this medicine and consult a physician, pharmacist or registered salesperson, being sure to take this instruction leaflet with you.
Additive
Medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride, white beeswax, glycerin fatty acid ester, sorbitan sesquioleate, polysorbate 80, gelatin, glycerin, paraben, titanium oxide, perfume (including 1-menthol)
Precautions for storage and handling
(1)Store in a cool, low humidity place away from direct sunlight.
(2)Keep out of reach of children.
(3)Do not transfer the medicine to a different container. (It may lead to misuse or alter the quality of the drug.)
(4)Do not take the product after its expiration date.
Other
＜Advice to get better quickly＞
1. Drink plenty of water. This eases expectoration and coughing.
2. Make sure indoor air is clean. Additionally, warm up the room and create as much steam as possible to prevent drying.
3. Be sure to gargle. This relieves discomfort in the throat and eases coughing and phlegm expectoration.
Wearing a mask when outside is effective as well.
Disclaimer on Multilingual Product Information
・This product is a pharmaceutical product approved under a Japanese law, the Law for Ensuring the Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Drugs and Medical Devices, with a view to its sale and use in Japan.
・Multilingual product information is a translation of the product labeling written in Japanese and provided for your information only. It does not warrant that its contents and the product itself conforms to laws and regulations in countries other than Japan.
・Multilingual product information is a tentative translation by Our Company, and may be modified or altered without notice.
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