KANPO 208 – Treatment for Urinary Retention, Dry Mouth, Dizziness, Edema, and Swelling

Name: KANPO 208

Dosage Form: Fine granules

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

KANPO 208 – Treatment for Urinary Retention, Dry Mouth, Dizziness, Edema, and Swelling

• This medication helps restore the body’s water metabolism to its normal state.
• It is effective for patients with digestive issues and water retention in the body.
• It is also effective for treating urinary retention, dry mouth, dizziness, edema, and swelling.

How to Use / Dosage for Kanpo 208

Usage: Take 3 times a day after meals.

Age	Dosage per Use
Adults (over 15 years old)	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	Do not use this medication

<Precautions When Using the Medicine for Children>

• For children under 15, the product should be used under the guidance and supervision of parents.

Effects of KANPO 208 – Treatment for Urinary Retention, Dry Mouth, Dizziness, Edema, and Swelling

Indicated for patients suffering from the following conditions, accompanied by symptoms such as thirst and low urine output, along with one or more of the following symptoms: dizziness, rash, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, and swelling:

• Dehydration due to diarrhea, acute gastroenteritis (not for patients with difficulty defecating)*
• Internal heat, headache, edema, swelling, and nausea

*Difficulty defecating refers to the sensation of incomplete bowel movements, accompanied by abdominal pain and frequent attempts to pass stools.

Precautions When Using KANPO 208 for Treating Urinary Retention, Dry Mouth, Dizziness, Edema, and Swelling

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

Contraindicated for children under 3 months old.

■ Cases Where Specialist Consultation is Required

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

• Patients under medical treatment.
• Pregnant women or those who may be pregnant.
• Patients with a history of drug allergies.

2. Possible Side Effects After Using the Medicine:

Stop using the medicine immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or authorized distributor if you experience any of the following symptoms:

Affected Area	Symptoms
Skin	Rash, itching, swelling

3. If symptoms do not improve after using the medicine for about 1 month (5 to 6 doses for patients with acute gastritis, nausea; 5 to 6 days for patients with dehydration due to diarrhea, internal heat), stop using the medicine immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or authorized distributor.

In a daily dose (6 g) of this product contains 1.80 g of Goreisan extract of the following mixed crude drugs: 

JP Alisma Rhizome	4.0 g
JP Polyporus Sclerotium	3.0 g
JP Poria Sclerotium	3.0 g
JP Atractylodes Lancea Rhizome	3.0 g
JP Cinnamon Bark	2.0 g

 

(JP: The Japanese Pharmacopoeia)

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