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9 Japanese products
Yokukansankachimpihange Extract Tablets Kracie
抑肝散加陳皮半夏(よくかんさんかちんぴはんげ)エキス錠クラシエ
Made by Kracie Pharmaceutical
Active ingredients
- Yokukansankachinpihange extract (kampo formula), 2,500 mg per 12 tablets (1 tablet 345 mg) 抑肝散加陳皮半夏エキス
Label says it is for: Neurosis, insomnia, night crying in children, childhood neurosis (nervous hypersensitivity), menopausal disorders, chi-no-michi-sho, teeth grinding
Where to buy: Drugstores and pharmacies, and other shops, such as some convenience stores, while a pharmacist or registered seller (登録販売者) is on duty.
Barcode (JAN): 4987045182846
Similar products (2)
- Iiguron Class 2
- Orengedokuto Extract Granules Kracie Class 2
Read from a retailer copy of the package insert; still to be confirmed against the official source on 2026-10-24.
Drewell
ドリエル
Made by SS Pharmaceutical
Active ingredients
- Diphenhydramine hydrochloride, 50 mg per dose (2 tablets) ジフェンヒドラミン塩酸塩
Label says it is for: Temporary sleeplessness: difficulty falling asleep, shallow sleep
- Antihistamine-class sleep aid: the active ingredient is diphenhydramine (same as Benadryl/Nytol), not a benzodiazepine
- Do not drive after taking; do not combine with alcohol or other antihistamine/sedative products
- Not for people diagnosed with insomnia or who are sleepless every day
Where to buy: Drugstores and pharmacies, and other shops, such as some convenience stores, while a pharmacist or registered seller (登録販売者) is on duty.
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- Travelmin Class 2
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- Feminina Ointment S Class 2
- Kids Bufferin Syrup S Class 2
- Kids Bufferin Cold Syrup S Designated Class 2
- Mentholatum Caresemo Cream Class 3
- Hipcure Class 2
- Anti-itching Patch Alpha Class 3
- Muhi Alpha EX Designated Class 2
- Benza Block Yasumo Designated Class 2
Checked against the maker’s official page on 2026-10-24.
Tsumura-Kampo Saikokaryukotsuboreito Extract Granules
漢方柴胡加竜骨牡蛎湯エキス顆粒
Made by Tsumura
Active ingredients
- Saikokaryukotsuboreito extract (kampo formula), 2.25 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) 柴胡加竜骨牡蛎湯エキス
- JP Bupleurum Root, 2.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Saikokaryukotsuboreito extract) サイコ
- JP Pinellia Tuber, 2.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Saikokaryukotsuboreito extract) ハンゲ
- JP Cinnamon Bark, 1.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Saikokaryukotsuboreito extract) ケイヒ
- JP Poria Sclerotium, 1.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Saikokaryukotsuboreito extract) ブクリョウ
- JP Scutellaria Root, 1.25 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Saikokaryukotsuboreito extract) オウゴン
- JP Jujube, 1.25 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Saikokaryukotsuboreito extract) タイソウ
- JP Ginseng, 1.25 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Saikokaryukotsuboreito extract) ニンジン
- JP Oyster Shell, 1.25 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Saikokaryukotsuboreito extract) ボレイ
- JP Longgu, 1.25 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Saikokaryukotsuboreito extract) リュウコツ
- JP Ginger, 0.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Saikokaryukotsuboreito extract) ショウキョウ
Label says it is for: Accessory symptoms of hypertension (palpitations, anxiety, insomnia), neurosis, menopausal neurosis, baby's night crying, and constipation (persons with moderate or more physical strength with mental anxiety, palpitation, insomnia and constipation)
Where to buy: Drugstores and pharmacies, and other shops, such as some convenience stores, while a pharmacist or registered seller (登録販売者) is on duty.
Barcode (JAN): 4987138390127, 4987138394125
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- Tsumura-Kampo Bofutsushosan Extract Granules Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Keigairengyoto Extract Granules Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Seihaito Extract Granules Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Shofusan Extract Granules Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Seijobofuto Extract Granules Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Ninjin'yoeito Extract Granules Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Chotosan Extract Granules Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Junchoto Extract Granules Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Kamishoyosan Extract Granules Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Hochuekkito Extract Granules Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Jumihaidokuto Extract Granules Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Saikokeishito Extract Granules A Class 2
Checked against the maker’s official page on 2026-10-24.
Iiguron
イーグロン
Made by Matsumoto Pharmaceutical
Active ingredients
- Precipitated calcium carbonate, 1020 mg per 3 sachets 沈降炭酸カルシウム
- Magnesium hydroxide, 960 mg per 3 sachets 水酸化マグネシウム
- Scopolia extract, 90 mg per 3 sachets ロートエキス3倍散
Label says it is for: Stomach pain, heavy stomach, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, hangover
Where to buy: Drugstores and pharmacies, and other shops, such as some convenience stores, while a pharmacist or registered seller (登録販売者) is on duty.
Barcode (JAN): 4987311120541
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- Cabagin Kowa α (tablets)
- Cabagin Kowa α Plus Class 2
- Panshiron Active 55 Class 3
- Panshiron Cure SP Class 2
- Biofermin Antidiarrheal Class 2
- Biofermin Magnesium Oxide Constipation Tablets Class 3
- SSizumi Class 2
- Gastol Class 2
- Stoppa Geridome EX Class 2
- Stoppa L EX Class 2
- Ohta's Isan Class 2
- Ohta's Isan A Tablets Class 2
Read from a retailer copy of the package insert; still to be confirmed against the official source on 2026-10-24.
Tsumura-Kampo Keishikaryukotsuboreito Extract Granules
漢方桂枝加竜骨牡蠣湯エキス顆粒
Made by Tsumura
Active ingredients
- Keishikaryukotsuboreito extract (kampo formula), 1.625 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) 桂枝加竜骨牡蠣湯エキス
- JP Cinnamon Bark, 2.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Keishikaryukotsuboreito extract) ケイヒ
- JP Peony Root, 2.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Keishikaryukotsuboreito extract) シャクヤク
- JP Jujube, 2.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Keishikaryukotsuboreito extract) タイソウ
- JP Oyster Shell, 1.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Keishikaryukotsuboreito extract) ボレイ
- JP Longgu, 1.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Keishikaryukotsuboreito extract) リュウコツ
- JP Glycyrrhiza, 1.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Keishikaryukotsuboreito extract) カンゾウ
- JP Ginger, 0.75 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Keishikaryukotsuboreito extract) ショウキョウ
Label says it is for: Nervousness, insomnia, baby's night crying, nocturnal enuresis, eye strain, and neurosis (nervous persons with moderate or poor physical strength who tire easily and are easily excited)
Where to buy: Drugstores and pharmacies, and other shops, such as some convenience stores, while a pharmacist or registered seller (登録販売者) is on duty.
Barcode (JAN): 4987138390264
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- Tsumura-Kampo Bofutsushosan Extract Granules Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Keigairengyoto Extract Granules Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Seihaito Extract Granules Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Shofusan Extract Granules Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Seijobofuto Extract Granules Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Ninjin'yoeito Extract Granules Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Chotosan Extract Granules Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Saikokaryukotsuboreito Extract Granules Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Junchoto Extract Granules Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Kamishoyosan Extract Granules Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Hochuekkito Extract Granules Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Jumihaidokuto Extract Granules Class 2
Checked against the maker’s official page on 2026-10-24.
(keishikaryuukotsuboreitou)ekisu kurashie
桂枝加竜骨牡蛎湯(けいしかりゅうこつぼれいとう)エキス錠クラシエ
Made by Kracie Pharmaceutical
Active ingredients
- Keishikaryukotsuboreito extract (kampo formula), 1,600 mg per 12 tablets (1 tablet 300 mg) 桂枝加竜骨牡蛎湯エキス
Label says it is for: Nervousness, insomnia, night crying in children, bedwetting, eye fatigue, neurosis
Where to buy: Drugstores and pharmacies, and other shops, such as some convenience stores, while a pharmacist or registered seller (登録販売者) is on duty.
Barcode (JAN): 4987045182822
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Read from a retailer copy of the package insert; still to be confirmed against the official source on 2026-10-24.
Orengedokuto Extract Granules Kracie
「クラシエ」漢方黄連解毒湯エキス顆粒(おうれんげどくとう)
Made by Kracie Pharmaceutical
Active ingredients
- Orengedokuto extract (kampo formula), 700 mg per 3 packs (1 pack 1.0 g) 黄連解毒湯エキス(1/2量)
Label says it is for: Nosebleed, insomnia, neurosis, gastritis, hangover, chi-no-michi-sho, dizziness, palpitations, menopausal disorders, eczema/dermatitis, itchy skin, stomatitis (mouth ulcers)
Where to buy: Drugstores and pharmacies, and other shops, such as some convenience stores, while a pharmacist or registered seller (登録販売者) is on duty.
Barcode (JAN): 4987045050220
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- Taisho Kampo Ichoyaku (Oral Liquid) Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Orengedokuto Extract Granules A Class 2
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- (wakansen)kiagaado Class 2
- Teirac Class 2
- Kinkan Class 2
- Iiguron Class 2
- Goreisan Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Mashininganryo Extract Granules Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Junchoto Extract Granules Class 2
- Yokukansankachimpihange Extract Tablets Kracie Class 2
Checked against the maker’s official page on 2026-10-24.
Drewell EX
ドリエルEX
Made by SS Pharmaceutical
Active ingredients
- Diphenhydramine hydrochloride, 50 mg per capsule ジフェンヒドラミン塩酸塩
Label says it is for: Temporary sleeplessness: difficulty falling asleep, shallow sleep
- Diphenhydramine 50 mg in a single capsule: do not combine with alcohol, other sleep aids or antihistamine products
- Do not drive after taking
Where to buy: Drugstores and pharmacies, and other shops, such as some convenience stores, while a pharmacist or registered seller (登録販売者) is on duty.
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- Drewell Class 2
- Travelmin Class 2
- Travelmin Junior Class 2
- Feminina Ointment S Class 2
- Kids Bufferin Syrup S Class 2
- Kids Bufferin Cold Syrup S Designated Class 2
- Mentholatum Caresemo Cream Class 3
- Hipcure Class 2
- Anti-itching Patch Alpha Class 3
- Muhi Alpha EX Designated Class 2
- Benza Block Yasumo Designated Class 2
Checked against the maker’s official page on 2026-10-24.
Rozerem S
ロゼレムS
Made by Alinamin Pharmaceutical
Active ingredients
- Ramelteon, 8 mg per tablet ラメルテオン
Label says it is for: Difficulty falling asleep (sleep-onset difficulty)
- Pharmacist-guidance medicine: sold only by a pharmacist after a consultation; not sold online in Japan
- Ramelteon is a melatonin-RECEPTOR agonist, not melatonin itself: melatonin remains unavailable OTC in Japan
- Never combine with fluvoxamine (Luvox/Depromel); do not drive after taking; no alcohol
Where to buy: Pharmacy only, from a pharmacist, who must explain it to you before sale.
Checked against the maker’s official page on 2026-10-24.