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    更新日: 2024.10.03
    Medical information: Bofutsushosan Kampo

    Important safety information including dosage, side effects, and precautions of Bofutsushosan.

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    Dosage & Administration

    ・For adults, take 1 packet 2-3 times a day.


    ・Take with lukewarm water on an empty stomach.


    ・Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.


    ・Do not use this product after the expiration date.

    Side Effects

    Although side effects are rare, the following may occur. If you experience any of these symptoms, discontinue use and consult your doctor immediately.


    ・Skin: Rash, redness, itching


    ・Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal discomfort, abdominal distension, diarrhea with severe abdominal pain, abdominal pain


    ・Nervous system: Dizziness


    *Serious Side Effects

    Rarely, the following serious side effects may occur. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor immediately.


    ・Interstitial pneumonia, pseudoaldosteronism, myopathy, hepatic dysfunction, jaundice, mesenteric arteriosclerosis, among others.

    Precautions

    Consult your doctor before taking this medication if you have any of the following conditions:


    ・Diarrhea, loose stool, weak stomach, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, convalescence, significant physical weakness, excessive sweating, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction or other circulatory disorders, history of allergy to drugs, severe hypertension, severe kidney impairment, urinary disorders, hyperthyroidism.


    *Medicines prescribed in this department are not covered by the Adverse Reactions Relief System.

    Approval status in Japan

    ・Bofutsushosan is not approved in Japan for weight loss.


    *Medicines prescribed by this department are not covered by the Adverse Reactions Relief System.

    Availability of approved medicines that have the same active ingredients in Japan

    ・There are no domestically approved drugs that have the same active ingredient as Bofutsushosan for weight loss.

    Means of acquisition

    ・Our affiliated clinic physicians purchase through a domestic pharmaceutical distributor.

    Information on safety and approval in other countries

    ・No serious safety information has been reported in other countries.