Tsumura Kampo Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction) for Cold, Liver, and Digestion

Herbal remedy ideal for: Loss of appetite, nausea, gastritis, gastric pain, gastrointestinal weakness, fatigue, and late stage of common cold

Dosage:

15 years and older: 1 packet (1.875 g), 2 times per day
7-14 years: 2/3 packet, 2 times per day
4-6 years: 1/2 packet, 2 times per day
2-3 years: 1/3 packet, 2 times per day
Less than 2 years: Do not consume

Ingredients:

• Bupleurum Root - 3.5 g

• Pinellia Tuber - 2.5 g

• Scutellaria Root - 1.5 g

• Jujube Fruit (Chinese Date) - 1.5 g

• Ginseng Root - 1.5 g

• Licorice Root - 1 g

• Fresh Ginger Root - 0.5 g

Additives:

• Magnesium Stearate

• Lactose

• Sucrose Fatty Acid Esters

Consult a healthcare provider before using this medicine if you:

1. Are currently under medical treatment.

2. Are pregnant or suspect pregnancy.

3. Have physical weakness or constitutional issues.

4. Are elderly.

5. Have had allergic reactions to medicines (e.g., rash, itching).

6. Experience edema (swelling).

7. Have liver disease, hypertension, heart, or kidney problems.

8. Are on interferon treatment.

Possible Adverse Reactions:

• Skin: Rash, redness, itching.

• Urinary: Frequent urination, pain, blood, or feeling of residual urine.

• Rare but serious symptoms:

  • Interstitial pneumonia: Shortness of breath, cough, fever after exertion.

  • Pseudoaldosteronism/Myopathy: Weakness, muscle pain, stiffness, fatigue.

  • Liver failure: Fever, itching, rash, yellow skin/eyes, brown urine, fatigue, loss of appetite.

  • Gastrointestinal issues: Nausea, gastritis, gastric pain, fatigue.

Important Notes:

• Stop the medicine and consult a healthcare provider if symptoms persist after 1 month (1 week for late-phase cold symptoms).

• If taking long-term, consult your healthcare provider regularly.