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Japanese over-the-counter medicines, explained from the label, with the brands you know from home.

Look up Japanese over-the-counter medicines by name, ingredient or the brand you use at home.

This shows what each box’s label says: active ingredients, the label’s own uses and the sales class. It does not tell you what to take. Show the box to the pharmacist and ask before you buy, especially if you take other medicines, are pregnant or are buying for a child. Care Compass Japan provides navigational guidance, not medical diagnosis or treatment advice. If you are experiencing symptoms, please consult a qualified healthcare professional or visit an accredited hospital/clinic.

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Adam A Tablets

アダムA錠

Designated Class 2Sore throatPain and fevertablet

Made by Kokando Pharmaceutical

Active ingredients

Ibuprofen, 150 mg per 2 tablets イブプロフェン
Allylisopropylacetylurea (apronal), 60 mg per 2 tablets アリルイソプロピルアセチル尿素
Caffeine (anhydrous), 80 mg per 2 tablets 無水カフェイン

Label says it is for: Headache, menstrual pain, toothache, sore throat, fever, chills, joint pain, muscle pain, back pain

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): 4987343084675

Ohta Isan Seichoyaku

太田胃散整腸薬

Class 3Stomach and digestiontablet

Made by 太田胃散

Active ingredients

Bifidobacterium, 30 mg per 9 tablets ビフィズス菌
Lactomin (Gasseri bacterium), 30 mg per 9 tablets ラクトミン（ガセリ菌）
Butyric acid bacterium (Clostridium butyricum), 90 mg per 9 tablets 酪酸菌
Gennoshoko extract (Geranium herb), 102 mg per 9 tablets ゲンノショウコエキス
Akamegashiwa extract (Mallotus bark), 63 mg per 9 tablets アカメガシワエキス
Gentiana powder, 51 mg per 9 tablets ゲンチアナ末
Biodiastase 1000, 60 mg per 9 tablets ビオヂアスターゼ1000

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): 4987033703077