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Biofermin VC

ビオフェルミンVC

Class 3Stomach and digestiontablet

Made by Biofermin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (manufacturer) / Taisho Pharmaceutical (seller)

Active ingredients

Bifidobacterium, 18 mg per 6 tablets ビフィズス菌
Lactomin (lactic acid bacteria), 18 mg per 6 tablets ラクトミン
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), 500 mg per 6 tablets アスコルビン酸
Riboflavin (vitamin B2), 6 mg per 6 tablets リボフラビン
Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), 12 mg per 6 tablets ピリドキシン塩酸塩

Label says it is for: 整腸 (bowel regulation), constipation, abdominal bloating, loose stools

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): 4987306055063, 4987306055070