Product features

● Milcode A Tablets are effective for coughs accompanied by phlegm or huffing and wheezing while breathing.
● Cough medicine formulated with theophylline and dl-methylephedrine hydrochloride, which open up the bronchial tubes to alleviate cough, as well as three natural remedies and guaifenesin to make expectoration easier.

Precautions

■ When not to use the product
(If you do not follow these instructions, the current symptoms may worsen or adverse reactions are more likely to occur. )
1. This product should not be taken by the following persons.
　Those who have experienced allergic symptoms to this medication or any of its ingredients.
2. This drug should not be taken together with the following drugs:
　Other expectorants, cold medicine, or sedatives
3. Nursing women should either not take this medicine or stop nursing while taking this medicine.
4. Do not overdose
■ Consultation
1. The following persons should contact a physician or pharmacist for a consultation before administration.
　(1) Patients undergoing medical treatment from a physician.
　(2) Pregnant women or women suspected of being pregnant.
　(3) The elderly.
　(4) Patients who have experienced allergic symptoms associated with drugs, etc.
　(5) Persons with the following symptoms:
　　Hyperthermia
　(6) Those who have been diagnosed with the following:
　　Heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disease
2. If the following symptoms are observed after taking this drug, these may be adverse reactions, so immediately discontinue the use of this drug, and show this document to your physician or pharmacist for a consultation.
Related parts: Symptoms
○ Skin: rash/redness, itching
○ Gastrointestinal system: nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite，gastrointestinal bleeding
○ Neuropsychiatric system：dizziness, reduced consciousness, convulsions
○ Cardiovascular system: palpitations
○ Respiratory system: rough breathing
○ Other: anemia, general malaise
The following serious symptoms may occur in rare cases. In such cases, immediately seek medical aid.
Symptom name: Symptoms
○ Shock (anaphylaxis): Symptoms, such as itching of skin, urticaria, hoarseness, sneezing, itchy throat, breathing difficulties, palpitations, and clouding of consciousness may occur immediately after take.
○ Hepatic function failure: symptoms, such as fever, itching, rash, jaundice (yellowing of skin and white of eyes) , brown urine, general malaise, loss of appetite, etc. may occur.
○ Rhabdomyolysis: symptoms may include pain in the muscles of the limbs/shoulders/lower back, numbness, weakness or stiffness in the limbs, general malaise and reddish-brown urine.
3. When symptoms do not improve even after taking the medicine 5 to 6 times, stop taking this medicine and consult a physician or pharmacist , being sure to take this instruction leaflet with you.

Indication

Cough, cough associated with wheezing (wheezy, whistling), and sputum.

Dosage and administration

Take the following amount of medicine within 30 minutes after a meal.
[Age: Single dose: Number of times per day]
Adult (15 years old and over): 2 tablets: 3 times
Under 15 years old: Do not take

Precautions of Dosage and Administration

[1] Strictly follow the prescribed dosage and administration.
[2] Do not consume foods containing hypericum perforatum (St. John’s wort) while taking this drug, as this may weaken the effect.
[3] How to Dispense Tablets
　Using your finger, push the convex portion of the PTP sheet containing capsules to break the aluminum foil on the back.(Can lead to unforeseen consequences such as piercing the esophageal mucosa if mistakenly swallowed. )

Ingredient and amount

In 6 tablets
Theophylline: 24mg: Opens bronchial tubes to alleviate coughing.
dl-Methylephedrine hydrochloride: 37.5mg: Opens bronchial tubes to alleviate coughing
Guaifenesin: 300mg: Diluting phlegm and easing expectoration.
Kikyo extract: 120mg: Diluting phlegm and easing expectoration.
Senega extract: 30mg: Diluting phlegm and easing expectoration.
Glycyrrhiza extract: 108mg: Diluting phlegm and easing expectoration.

Additive

Crystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, macrogol, titanium oxide

Precautions for storage and handling

[1] Store in a cool, low humidity place away from direct sunlight.
[2] Keep out of reach of children.
[3] Do not transfer the medicine to a different container. (It may lead to misuse or alter the quality of the drug. )
[4] Do not take the product after its expiration date.

Customer Service Center

For inquiries about this product, please contact the store where you purchased it or the following:
Customer Service Center [Sato Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. ]
Tel: 03-5412-7393 Reception hours: 9:00-17:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
Telephone inquiries are only available in Japanese as a language.

Other

[Advice to improve cough and sputum quickly ]
[1] Getting proper sleep and not overdoing yourself is the first step to healing. When outside, keep yourself warm and do not let your body temperature drop.
[2] Drink plenty of water. This eases expectoration and coughing.
[3] Make sure indoor air is clean. Additionally, warm up the room and create as much steam as possible, to prevent drying.
[4] Be sure to gargle. This relieves discomfort in the throat and eases coughing and phlegm expectoration.

Manufacturing and sales company

Sato Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
1-5-27 Motoakasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Dosage form

Tablet

Pharmaceutical classification

Over the counter drug

Version No.

D

Contact details for the Adverse Reaction Relief System

Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency
https://www.pmda.go.jp/kenkouhigai_camp/index.html
Tel: 0120-149-931 (toll-free)