Guard Kowa Intestinal Tablets α3+
ザ・ガードコーワ整腸錠α3+
Intestinal regulator, antacid, and stomachic (tablets)
Tablets 150 tablets
Intestinal regulation (regulating bowel movements), soft stools, constipation, stomach and abdominal fullness, indigestion, heavy stomach feeling, weak stomach, loss of appetite, overeating, overdrinking, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, difficulty swallowing, stomach discomfort, stomach heaviness, gastric hyperacidity, burping, and stomachache
Active Ingredients (per 9 tablets (1 daily dose for adults))
Bacillus natto powder 10 mg
Lactomin (lactic acid bacteria) 30 mg
Bifidobacterium 30 mg
Dimethylpolysiloxane 84.6 mg
Swertia herb powder 30 mg
Cinnamon bark powder 30 mg
Fennel powder 30 mg
Methylmethionine sulfonium chloride 30 mg
Precipitated calcium carbonate 300 mg
Magnesium hydroxide 300 mg
Calcium pantothenate 22.5 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Calcium lactate, lactose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, D-sorbitol, cellulose, calcium silicate, silicic anhydride, croscarmellose sodium, l-menthol, magnesium stearate, potato starch, silicon dioxide
Instructions for Use
- ✓Take after meals with water or lukewarm water.
- ✓Children should take this medicine under parental supervision.
| Age | Dose per use | Times per day |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (15 years and older) | 3 tablets | 3 times a day |
| 8–14 years | 2 tablets | 3 times a day |
| 5–7 years | 1 tablet | 3 times a day |
| Under 5 years | Do not take | — |
- ✓When first opening the bottle: remove and discard the cushioning material (plastic film) inside. (The cushioning prevents tablet breakage during shipping.)
- ✕Do not handle tablets with wet hands. If tablets get wet, discard them — moisture may affect the ingredients or intensify the smell.
- ✓The bottle itself acts as a desiccant — always close the cap tightly after each use.
- ✓Once opened, use within 6 months for best quality.
- ⚠Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson before taking this product if you:
- (1) Are under the care of a physician.
- (2) Have ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine or other product.
- (3) Have been diagnosed with kidney disease or thyroid dysfunction.
- (4) Are taking anticoagulants (warfarin).
- ✓Stop taking immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson — bringing this package insert with you — if any of the following symptoms appear after taking this product, as they may be side effects:
- Skin: Rash, redness, or itching
- Gastrointestinal: Abdominal fullness, abdominal pain, or nausea
- ✓Stop taking and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson — bringing this package insert with you — if the following symptoms appear after taking this product and persist or worsen:
- Constipation or diarrhea
- ✓Stop taking and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson — bringing this package insert with you — if symptoms do not improve after about 2 weeks.
Additional Information
This product has a distinct smell due to the ingredient methylmethionine sulfonium chloride — this is normal and does not affect quality or efficacy.
Sources & Documents
- Japanese product page
- English PDF
- Japanese PDF
- Last verified: May 25, 2026
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