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Indications: For individuals with moderate to high physical strength experiencing the following conditions: early stages of the common cold (without sweating), nasal cold, rhinitis, headache, stiff shoulders, muscle pain, pain in hands or shoulders
Kracie Pharmaceuticals Kampo Specialist Kracie Kampo Kakkonto Extract Granules SII 10 Packs Kampo (Kakkonto) Indications: For individuals with moderate to high physical strength experiencing the following conditions: early stages of the common cold (without sweating), nasal cold, rhinitis, headache, stiff shoulders, muscle pain, pain in hands or shoulders
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Kakkonto is a formula recorded in the Shanghan Lun and Jin Gui Yao Lue, classical Chinese medical texts considered foundational to Kampo medicine. It is effective for symptoms at the onset of a cold, such as fever accompanied by chills and persistent coldness.
Health Advice
Rest your body. To recover quickly from a cold, get plenty of sleep and keep your body at rest.Also, aim for nutritionally balanced meals to build up your strength. Pay attention to ventilation. Polluted air can trigger coughing. Even when using heating, open windows occasionally to let in fresh air. Also be mindful of low humidity. Keep your body warm. When you have a cold, foods like rice porridge or warm milk that are easy on the stomach are suitable. Drinking ginger tea is also one way to warm your body.
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Take the following dosage twice daily before meals or between meals with water or warm water. Adults (15 years and older): 1 packet per dose, twice daily Children 7 to under 15 years: 2/3 packet per dose, twice daily Children 4 to under 7 years: 1/2 packet per dose, twice daily Children 2 to under 4 years:1/3 packet per dose, twice daily. Under 2 years old: 1/4 packet per dose, twice daily. Precautions Regarding Dosage and Administration> (1) When administering to children, ensure it is taken under the guidance and supervision of a parent or guardian. (2) For infants under 1 year old, prioritize seeking medical consultation from a physician; administer only when absolutely necessary.
Adult daily dosage: 2 packets (2.25g per packet) contains the following ingredients: Kakkonto Extract (3/4 strength) ... 3900mg [Extracted from 6.0g Kudzu root, 3.0g each of Magnolia bark and Cinnamon bark, 2.25g each of Cinnamon bark and Peony root,Licorice 1.5g, Extracted from Ginger 0.75g.- Contains additives: Hydroxypropyl cellulose, Lactose, Polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene glycol. Note on Ingredients and Quantities> Since this product uses extracts from natural substances (herbal medicines), the color of the granules may vary slightly.
Precautions: Do not administer to infants under 3 months of age.
