Description
This medicine stimulates beta2 receptors on the sympathetic nerves and enlarges the bronchial smooth muscles.
It is usually used to improve symptoms such as respiratory distress caused by airway obstruction of bronchial asthma, acute bronchitis, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema.
Presentation
28sheets
Feature
White square tape with rounded corners
Active Ingredients
Tulobuterol
Effect/Efficacy
It is usually used to improve symptoms such as respiratory distress caused by airway obstruction of bronchial asthma, acute bronchitis, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema.
Usage/Dosage
○ General dosage is as follows:
● For adults and children aged 9 or older, apply 2 mg of the tape to the chest, back, or upper arm, once daily.
● For children aged 6 months to 2 years, apply 0.5 mg of the tape to the chest, back, or upper arm, once daily.
● For children aged 3 to 8 years, apply 1 mg of the tape to the chest, back, or upper arm, once daily.
● This preparation contains 2 mg of the active ingredients in a piece of tape. Strictly follow the instructions.
If the tape falls off, consult your doctor/pharmacist.
Read the instruction for the patients "How to apply Hokunalin Tape" thoroughly before using the medicine (the instruction is written only in Japanese).
Dry the skin on application site with a towel before applying the tape.
Apply the tape, taking care not to touch the adhesive part with the fingers. If the fingers touch the adhesive part, the tape may not stick well.
After applied, hold firmly in the hands evenly.
Children may remove the tape by themselves, so apply it to the site where the children cannot touch.
Do not apply the new tape to the same place as the last one. If you continue to apply it to the same place, this tape may cause itch or dermatitis.
Do not apply to areas of wound or eczema.
If you miss a dose (forget to apply or to replace an old one with a new one), apply or replace the missed dose as soon as possible. However, replace the medicine as frequently as instructed your doctor. You should never apply two doses at one time.
If you accidentally use more than your prescribed dose, remove it immediately and consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not stop using this tape unless your doctor instructs you to do so.
Cautions
Before using this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist.
- If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines.
- If you have: hyperthyroidism, hypertension, cardiac disease, diabetes, atopic dermatitis.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
Contraindication
● The most commonly reported adverse reactions are following symptoms. If any of these symptoms occur, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
- shivering of limbs, palpitation, itch on application site, redness, dermatitis and rash
● The symptoms described below are rarely seen as initial symptoms of the adverse reactions indicated in brackets. If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor immediately.
- breathing difficulty, systemic flush, hives, etc. [anaphylaxis]
- numbness or loss of muscular strength of limbs, paralyzed limbs, breathing difficulty, etc. [serious decrease of serum potassium]
Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any symptoms of concern other than those listed above.
