[15 selections] Summary of Products you should Buy at Japanese Drugstores (Pharmacies)

This time, we have picked out products that you should buy at Japanese drugstores​.

Drugstores are a must visit when traveling to Japan. Japanese drugstores sell medicines, cosmetics, supplements, daily necessities, sweets, and more at low prices, and many stores are duty-free, making them very popular among foreign tourists.

Among them, there are many products such as gastrointestinal medicines and cold medicines that are popular among travelers in Asia and are called "sacred medicines."

We will introduce some popular products, so please take a look.

Pain savior “Eve A tablet”

The main ingredient is ibuprofen, a drug that relieves pain and fever by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins, which cause pain and fever.

It is effective for various pains such as back pain, stiff shoulder pain, sore throat, headache, and menstrual pain. It also has an excellent antipyretic effect and can be used for fevers caused by colds and influenza.

<Attention>

*Eve A tablets are taken 2 tablets at a time up to 3 times a day.

Side effects of Eve A tablets include gastrointestinal problems (stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, etc.), drowsiness, headache, and rash. If you experience any of these side effects, stop taking the drug and consult your doctor.

*Children under the age of 15 cannot take this drug.
*If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this product.
*If you are taking other medicines, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
*If you are drinking alcohol, be careful when taking this medicine.

Get your sluggish stomach moving! "Cabejin Kowa α"

Cabejin Kowa is a popular gastrointestinal drug. It has long been a favorite drug in Japan. Its main ingredients are MMSC (methylmethionylserine carboxypropyltrimethylammonium), a gastric mucosa repair ingredient, and Soyou (perilla herb), an herbal medicine that promotes gastric motility.

MMSC is a component discovered in cabbage juice that has the effect of repairing the gastric mucosa. Soyou has the effect of promoting the function of the stomach, and by exhibiting a synergistic effect with MMSC, it improves gastric complaints.

Cabejin Kowa is effective for stomach complaints such as stomach pain, heavy feeling, and nausea. It also prevents gastric and duodenal ulcers.

<Attention>

*The usage and dosage of Cabejin Kowa is 2 tablets at a time up to 3 times a day.

Gastrointestinal disturbances (stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, etc.) have been reported as side effects of Cabejin Kowa. If side effects are observed, discontinue taking the drug and consult a physician.

*Children under the age of 15 cannot take this drug.
*If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this product.
*If you experience side effects such as gastrointestinal disorders, stop taking the drug and consult your doctor.
*If you are taking other medicines, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
*If you are drinking alcohol, be careful when taking this medicine.

If you have stomach pain, heaviness, or nausea! "Ota Isan"

"Ota Isan" is a gastrointestinal medicine that has been loved for a long time, just like Cabejin Kowa.

The main ingredients of Ota Isan are antacids (sodium bicarbonate, magnesium bicarbonate) that neutralize stomach acid, and digestive enzymes that help the stomach function. It also contains 7 types of herbal medicines (cinnamon bark, clove, fennel, citrus unshiu peel, nutmeg, gentian, and picrasma wood).

Ota Isan is effective for stomach complaints such as stomach pain, heavy feeling, nausea, and indigestion. It is also recommended for preventing and improving hangovers.

<Attention>

The usage and dosage of Ota's Isan is 1 packet at a time up to 3 times a day.

Gastrointestinal disorders (stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, etc.) have been reported as side effects of Ota's Isan. If any side effects occur, stop taking the drug and consult your doctor.

*Children under the age of 15 cannot take this drug.
*If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this product.
*If you experience side effects such as gastrointestinal disorders, stop taking the drug and consult your doctor.
*If you are taking other medicines, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
*If you are drinking alcohol, be careful when taking this medicine.

"Seirogan", the best-selling gastrointestinal drug in Japan

"Seirogan" is a gastrointestinal medicine with a history of over 120 years since its release in 1909. The main ingredient is wood creosote, and it is a slightly moist, soft pill with a unique taste and odor.

Seirogan is effective for soft stools and diarrhea caused by food or drink, stress, or cold, as well as for food poisoning, water poisoning, and indigestion. Seirogan is also effective in treating epistaxis.

This is one of the medicines that we always have on hand at home.

Seirogan's main ingredient, wood creosote, has a bactericidal effect on the intestinal tract and suppresses intestinal peristalsis. Wood creosote suppresses infections that cause enteritis by killing bacteria and viruses that exist in the intestines. Also, by suppressing intestinal peristalsis, it promotes water absorption in the intestines and has the effect of stopping diarrhea.

<Attention>

The dosage of Seirogan is 2 pills at a time up to 3 times a day. However, children under the age of 15 cannot take it. Also, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking it.

Reported side effects of Seirogan include nausea, diarrhea, stomatitis, and rash. If any side effects occur, stop taking the drug and consult your doctor.

*Children under the age of 15 cannot take this drug.
*If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this product.
*If you experience side effects such as gastrointestinal disorders, stop taking the drug and consult your doctor.
*If you are taking other medicines, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
*If you are drinking alcohol, be careful when taking this medicine.

For discomfort before and during menstruation "Inochi no Haha White"

"Inochi no Haha White" is a long-selling product that is supported by many women who suffer from discomfort before and during menstruation.

It is expected to be effective in improving symptoms such as irritation, fatigue, headache, back pain, swelling, and rough skin that occur before and during menstruation.

The main ingredients of Inochi no Haha White are 11 kinds of herbal medicines.

Touki (Japanese angelica root): Promotes blood circulation

Senkyu (cnidium rhizome): Promotes blood circulation

Peony: analgesic, antispasmodic effect

Bukryo (Poria Sclerotium): diuretic effect

Scutellariae: Blood supplementation effect

Rhizophrenia: Blood complementing effect

Licorice: Analgesic, antispasmodic effect

Ginger: Promotes blood circulation

Sandalwood: Stomach-enhancing effect

<Attention>

Inochi no Haha White can be taken 2 tablets at a time up to 3 times a day.

Reported side effects of Inochi no Haha White include nausea, diarrhea, and drowsiness. If any of these side effects occur, stop taking the drug and consult your doctor.

*Children under the age of 15 cannot take this drug.
*If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this product.
*If you are taking other medicines, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
*If you are drinking alcohol, be careful when taking this medicine.

A long-selling product that is supported by many people
“Ryukakusan Direct”

Ryukakusan is a throat medicine made from a herbal medicine that was created in the Edo period. Ryukakusan Direct was developed to make Ryukakusan, which was bitter and difficult to drink, easier to drink. It is a granular powder and can be taken without water.

It is effective for cough, sore throat, and hoarse voice caused by throat inflammation. The main ingredients of Ryukakusan Direct are herbal medicines, such as kanzo (licorive), shakuyaku (peony), and ginger. By taking it without water, the ingredients reach the throat directly and the effects appear quickly. It is also easy to take even for those who do not like powdered medicines.

<Attention>

The usage and dosage of Ryukakusan Direct is 1 packet at a time up to 6 times a day.

Reported side effects of Ryukakusan Direct include nausea, diarrhea, and drowsiness.
If any of these side effects occur, stop taking the drug and consult your doctor.

*Children under the age of 15 cannot take this drug.
*If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this product.

"Eyebon", the cleaning liquid with the No. 1 market share in Japan

"Eyebon" is a cleaning liquid that helps keep your eyes clean, clean, and healthy.

The main ingredients of Eyebon are polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, hydroxyethyl cellulose, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, disodium hydrogen phosphate, and disodium phosphate.

Removes dirt and dust from the eyes, provides moisture, and maintains healthy eyes.

<How to use Eyebon>

① Remove contact lenses

② Put 10ml of Eyebon into a container and soak the contact lens in it.

③ Pinch gently and wash for about 30 seconds

④ Discard the cleaning solution and rinse with clean water.

⑤ If you use contact lenses, wear them.

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“V-Roth Premium” is effective for tired eyes

"V Rohto Premium" is an eye drop marketed by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co. It contains the largest number of 12 active ingredients in Japan (within the standard) and is effective for eye problems such as fatigue, blurred vision, redness, itching, and pain.

It approaches the cause of painful eye strain from multiple angles and cures painful eye strain that has accumulated from overuse. Can be used with the naked eye and while wearing hard contact lenses, including O2 (oxygen permeable) lenses.

"Netsusama Sheet" relieves discomfort and pain during fever

"Netsusama Sheet" is a compress-like sheet that is used when you have a fever. It does not have the effect of lowering body temperature, but by lowering the temperature of the skin, it has the effect of relieving discomfort and pain caused by fever.

Because it is a non-woven fabric coated with a gel-like polymer that contains water, it will not fall off your forehead even when you turn over or get up. The photo is for adults, but there are also versions for children.

<How to use Netsusama sheet>

① Remove the sheet from the box and remove it from the bag.

② Apply it to the areas you want to cool, such as the forehead, neck, armpits, and the base of the feet.

④ Press the sheet several times to prevent it from peeling off.

⑤ Netsusama sheets are always kept in many homes as an emergency measure in case of fever.

<Attention>

Please refrain from using the following people

*If you have a wound or inflammation on your skin
*People with allergies
*Elderly people and infants
*Netsusama sheet is used to relieve discomfort and pain when you have a fever, and does not have the effect of lowering your body temperature. If your fever persists or your symptoms are severe, please see a doctor.

“Roihi Tsubokou” is supported by many people suffering from stiff shoulders and lower back pain

"Roihi Tsubokou" is recommended for people who want to relieve stiff shoulders and lower back pain.

The active ingredient is nonylic acid vanillylamide. When applied to the skin, nonylic acid vanillylamide provides a warming stimulation and has the effect of promoting blood circulation.

It also has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties such as methyl salicylate and l-menthol, and is effective in suppressing pain and inflammation caused by stiff shoulders and lower back pain.

<How to use Roihi Tsubokou>

① Clean the affected area.

② Paste Roihi Tsubokou on the area where you want to apply.

③ Press the Roihi Tsubokou several times to prevent it from peeling off.

④ Roihi Tsubokou can be applied up to twice a day.

*This is a patch that is applied to the skin, so please refrain from using it if you have any scratches or inflammation on your skin before applying it.

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Improve blood circulation with the power of magnetism! “Pip Elekiban®”

Since sales began in 1972, this long-selling product has been loved not only in Japan but also in South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and other countries.

Pip Elekiban promotes blood circulation with the power of magnetism and is expected to have the effect of relieving stiffness and pain. The magnets used in the Pip Elekiban are ferrite magnets, which are a type of permanent magnet. Although ferrite magnets exhibit strong magnetic force, they are also less likely to cause harm to the body.

It is effective for a variety of symptoms such as stiff shoulders, lower back pain, headaches, menstrual pain, and sensitivity to cold.

There are four types of Pip Elekiban, so choose one according to your symptoms.

Pip Elekiban 80: For mild symptoms of stiffness and pain

Pip Elekiban 130: For symptoms of stiffness and pain

Pip Elekiban 180: For very strong symptoms of stiffness and pain

Pip Elekiban Inner Clip: For people who want to prevent stiff shoulders and lower back pain

Choose the appropriate type according to your symptoms and goals.

<How to use Pip Elekiban>

① Clean the affected area.

② Paste Pip Elekiban on the area where you want to apply.

③ Press the Pip Elekiban several times to prevent it from peeling off.

④ Pip Elekiban can be applied up to twice a day.

*This is a magnetic therapy device that is applied to the skin, so please refrain from using it if you have any scratches or inflammation on your skin before applying it.

“Kyusoku Jikan” to soothe tired feet

"Kyusoku Jikan" is a seat exclusively for feet to soothe tired feet. Since its release in 1982, it has been a popular long-selling product.

The heat of vaporization of the water contained in the sheet cools your feet thoroughly. It can be used when you want to soothe tired feet, such as after standing work, playing sports, or walking for a long time. Also, if you apply it before going to bed, your feet will feel less tired the next morning.

Rest time is a simple and effective way to soothe tired feet. Please try once.

Eye mask that soothes the eyes “Megrhythm Steam Hot Eye Mask”

"MegRhythm Steam Hot Eye Mask" is a heating sheet that provides a heating effect using steam. A must-have item for working adults since its release in 2009.

A relaxing eye mask that warmly envelops your eyes and eye area with pleasant steam. The comfortable steam at about 40 degrees lasts for about 20 minutes, and your eyes will feel refreshed by the time you finish using it.

I also recommend using it during your flight as it helps you relax.

A great ally for your child's insect bites! "Muhi Patch A"

"Muhi Patch A" is a patch that is effective against insect bites and itching. Recommended for insect bites in children who tend to scratch and make the symptoms worse.

It includes an illustration of Anpanman (Japanese animation character popular among toddlers), so your kids will have no problem pasting it up. I remember that when I was a child, whenever I got bitten by an insect, I always had Muhi Patch A applied.

This is the one for insect bites! "Shin Una Kowa Cool"

"Shin Una Kowa Cool" is a sponge-type anti-itch product that quickly relieves the itching caused by insect bites.
When you apply Shin Una Kowa Cool, the itchy and flushed affected area will first become stuffy.

This cooling sensation is followed by the double action of the active ingredients lidocaine and diphenhydramine hydrochloride, which quickly stops itching.Furthermore, it uses an improved sponge that is comfortable to use so that it can be applied evenly to the affected area.

When you are bitten by insects such as mosquitoes and ticks, first try using this Shin Una Kowa Cool.

This time we introduced recommended products that can be purchased at drugstores.
Please feel free to use it as a reference.