KANPO 204 – Support for Treating Itching and Hot Flashes

Product Name: KANPO 204

Dosage Form: Fine granules

Pharmaceutical Classification: OTC pharmaceutical, classified as Type 2 by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PDMA) in Japan.

Product Details – KANPO 204 – Support for Relieving Heat and Irritability

Kanpo 204 effectively cools the body, reduces inflammation, and calms the nervous system.
It is effective for conditions that cause irritability and a sense of internal heat.

How to Use / Dosage for KANPO 204 – Support for Relieving Heat and Irritability

Usage: Take 3 times a day after meals.

Age	Dosage per Use
Adults (15 years and older)	1 packet (2g)
7 to 15 years old	2/3 of the adult dosage
4 to 7 years old	1/2 of the adult dosage
2 to 4 years old	1/3 of the adult dosage
Under 2 years old	Less than 1/4 of the adult dosage

<Precautions When Using the Medicine for Children>

1. For children under 15, the product should be used under the guidance and supervision of parents or guardians.
2. For infants under 1 year old, medical treatment should be prioritized, and the medication should only be used in unavoidable situations.

Effects of KANPO 204 – Support for Relieving Heat and Irritability

Indicated for patients with good physical strength suffering from the following conditions accompanied by symptoms like rash, red skin, discomfort, or restlessness:

• Nosebleeds, insomnia, nervous system disorders, stomach pain, nausea, chinomichi*1, dizziness, palpitations, premenstrual syndrome, eczema/dermatitis, itchy skin, mouth ulcers.

*1 Chinomichi refers to mental or physical disturbances such as anxiety or agitation, which often appear with hormonal changes during menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause.

Precautions When Using the Medicine

■ Contraindications
(Failure to follow may worsen the patient’s condition or cause side effects)

Contraindicated for children under 3 months old.

■ Cases Where Specialist Consultation is Required

1. Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or authorized distributor before using the medicine in the following cases:

(1) Patients under medical treatment.
(2) Pregnant women or those who may be pregnant.
(3) Patients with a weakened physical condition.

2. Possible Side Effects After Using the Medicine:

Rare but serious side effects may occur after using the medicine.
Stop using the medicine immediately and see a doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms:

Condition	Symptoms
Interstitial Pneumonia	Shortness of breath during physical activity, symptoms like shortness of breath, cough, sudden fever appear or persist.
Liver Dysfunction	Fever, itching, rash, jaundice, dark urine, fatigue, loss of appetite, etc.
Mesenteric Phlebosclerosis	Repeated abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, bloating after long-term use.

3. If symptoms do not improve after using the medicine for about 1 month (or 5 to 6 doses for patients with frequent nosebleeds or nausea), stop using the medicine immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or authorized distributor.

In a daily dose (6 g) of this product contains 2.00 g of Orengedokuto extract of the following mixed crude drugs: 

JP Coptis Rhizome	1.5 g
JP Phellodendron Bark	1.5 g
JP Scutellaria Root	3.0 g
JP Gardenia Fruit	2.0 g

(JP: The Japanese Pharmacopoeia)

Inactive ingredients: JP Mg metasilicate-aluminate, JP Lactose Hydrate, valley starch and hydroxypropyl cellulose.