MEDICINE FINDER

Know what is in the box.

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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Shows the closest pharmacies and drugstores and the nearest convenience stores. Most medicines are sold at drugstores and pharmacies; convenience stores mainly carry quasi-drugs and only some sell Class 2 or 3 medicines. Stock varies, so check in the store. Opening hours come from Google Maps. Your location is sent only to Google to look up stores.

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Allegra FX

アレグラFX

Class 2Allergytablet

Made by Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical (Sanofi)

Active ingredients

Fexofenadine hydrochloride, 60 mg per tablet (120 mg per day, 2 tablets) フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩

Label says it is for: Nasal allergy symptoms from pollen/house dust: runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing

True match with US Allegra 24 Hour (same ingredient and daily dose)

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): 4987188166062

Allegra FX Junior

アレグラFXジュニア

Class 2AllergyChildrentablet

Made by Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical (Sanofi)

Active ingredients

Fexofenadine hydrochloride, 30 mg per tablet (ages 7–11: 60 mg/day; ages 12–14: 120 mg/day) フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩

Label says it is for: Children's nasal allergy symptoms (pollen, house dust)

Junior strength is half the adult tablet: do not confuse the two boxes

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.

Sante FX AL

サンテFX AL

Class 2Eye dropsAllergyeye drops

Made by Santen Pharmaceutical

Active ingredients

Sodium cromoglycate, 1.0% クロモグリク酸ナトリウム
Chlorpheniramine maleate, 0.03% クロルフェニラミンマレイン酸塩
Epsilon-aminocaproic acid, 1.0% イプシロン-アミノカプロン酸
Taurine, 1.0% タウリン
Potassium L-aspartate, 1.0% L-アスパラギン酸カリウム

Label says it is for: Itchy eyes from pollen/house dust, redness, tearing

Allergy eye drops built on cromoglycate: in the US cromolyn is mainly a nasal spray

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.