Matsuura Bakumonto (Maimendong Tang) Herbal Medicine for Cough and Dry Throat

This traditional Chinese herbal medicine is effective for persistent, difficult-to-expectorate coughs and dryness in the throat. The moistening action of Maimendong (Ophiopogon root) and rice provides relief by soothing the throat and suppressing cough. Powder type.

Weight
2g × 12 packets

Quantity
1 box

Directions
Take with water or warm water before or between meals (between meals means 2–3 hours after eating):

• Adults (15 years and older): 1 packet (2.0 g), 3 times daily

• 7–15 years: 2/3 packet (1.3 g), 3 times daily

• 4–7 years: 1/2 packet (1.0 g), 3 times daily

• 2–4 years: 1/3 packet (0.7 g), 3 times daily

• Under 2 years: 1/4 packet (0.5 g or less), 3 times daily

Follow dosage instructions strictly. Administer to children only under parental supervision. For infants under 1 year, give only if unavoidable and under medical guidance.

Precautions

• Do not use in infants under 3 months.

• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are under medical treatment, pregnant, elderly, have watery phlegm, swelling, or have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, heart disease, or kidney disease.

• Stop use and consult a doctor if you experience loss of appetite, stomach discomfort, rash, jaundice, or muscle weakness. Rare but serious side effects such as interstitial pneumonia, pseudoaldosteronism, myopathy, or liver dysfunction may occur.

• If symptoms do not improve after 1 month (or 1 week for dry cough), discontinue use and seek medical advice.

• Do not use continuously long-term without consulting a healthcare professional.

Ingredients
Per 3 packets (6.0 g):

• Ophiopogon root (Maimendong) 5.0 g

• Pinellia tuber 2.5 g

• Rice 2.5 g

• Jujube (Zao) 1.5 g

• Ginseng 1.0 g

• Licorice root 1.0 g

This yields 4.0 g of Maimendong Tang extract.

Additives: magnesium metasilicate aluminate, hypromellose, lactose, potato starch, flavoring.