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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.
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8 Japanese products
Feitas Zα Lotion
フェイタスZαローション
Made by Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical
Active ingredients
- Diclofenac sodium, 1.0 g per 100 g ジクロフェナクナトリウム
- l-Menthol, 3.0 g per 100 g l-メントール
Label says it is for: Back pain, muscle pain, stiff-shoulder pain, joint pain, tendonitis, elbow pain, bruises, sprains
- Diclofenac 1%: same strength as US Voltaren gel, in a lotion form the US doesn't have
- Photosensitivity caution on sun-exposed skin
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): 4987188123645
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- Salonpas Ae Class 3
- Vantelin Kowa Gel α Class 2
- Vantelin Kowa Gel LT Class 2
- Kinkan Class 2
- Mentholatum Caresemo Cream Class 3
- Mentholatum MediQuick PRO Cream a Designated Class 2
- Hythiol C Plus EX Class 3
- Vantelin Kowa Mini Tsubo-kun Class 3
- Vantelin Kowa Pat EX Class 2
- MaizeronIDgerua Class 2
- Salonpas Class 3
- Salonpas 30 (Mild Type) Class 3
Checked against the maker’s official page on 2026-10-24.
Aneron 'Niscap'
アネロン「ニスキャップ」
Made by SS Pharmaceutical
Active ingredients
- Pheniramine maleate, 30 mg per capsule フェニラミンマレイン酸塩
- Ethyl aminobenzoate, 50 mg per capsule アミノ安息香酸エチル
- Scopolamine hydrobromide hydrate, 0.2 mg per capsule スコポラミン臭化水素酸塩水和物
- Caffeine (anhydrous), 20 mg per capsule 無水カフェイン
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), 5 mg per capsule ピリドキシン塩酸塩
Label says it is for: Prevention and relief of motion sickness (dizziness, nausea, headache)
- Scopolamine in an OTC capsule: in the US it is mainly an Rx patch
- Will cause drowsiness despite the caffeine: do not drive
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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- Senpaa Pro Designated Class 2
- Travelmin R Class 2
- Travelmin 1 Class 2
- Senpaa Lamb Cure Class 2
- Loxonin S Premium Class 1 (pharmacist sale)
- Eve Quick Headache DX Designated Class 2
- Naron Ace T Designated Class 2
- Excedrin Plus S Designated Class 2
- Lulu Attack FXa
- Pabron Gold A Granules Designated Class 2
- Estac Eve (S.TAC IBU)
- Estac EX Neo
Checked against the maker’s official page on 2026-10-24.
Travelmin
トラベルミン
Made by Eisai
Active ingredients
- Diphenhydramine (hydrochloride / salicylate), 40 mg per tablet ジフェンヒドラミンサリチル酸塩
- Diprophylline, 26 mg per tablet ジプロフィリン
Label says it is for: Prevention and relief of motion sickness (dizziness, nausea, headache)
- Diphenhydramine again: the same drug as JP sleep aids; do not combine with other antihistamine products
- Not for glaucoma or enlarged-prostate users (label)
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 Junior Class 2
- Feminina Ointment S Class 2
- Kids Bufferin Syrup S Class 2
- Kids Bufferin Cold Syrup S Designated Class 2
- Drewell Class 2
- Mentholatum Caresemo Cream Class 3
- Hipcure Class 2
- Anti-itching Patch Alpha Class 3
- Drewell EX Designated Class 2
- Muhi Alpha EX Designated Class 2
- Benza Block Yasumo Designated Class 2
Checked against the maker’s official page on 2026-10-24.
Travelmin 1
トラベルミン1
Made by Eisai
Active ingredients
- Meclizine hydrochloride, 50 mg per tablet メクリジン塩酸塩
- Scopolamine hydrobromide hydrate, 0.25 mg per tablet スコポラミン臭化水素酸塩水和物
Label says it is for: Prevention and relief of motion sickness
- Meclizine 50 mg + scopolamine is stronger than the US single-ingredient Dramamine Less Drowsy it resembles
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): 4987028110620
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- Aneron 'Niscap' Class 2
- Travelmin R Class 2
- Senpaa Lamb Cure Class 2
- Senpaa Pro Designated Class 2
Checked against the maker’s official page on 2026-10-24.
Travelmin R
トラベルミンR
Made by Eisai
Active ingredients
- Difenidol hydrochloride, 16.6 mg per tablet ジフェニドール塩酸塩
- Scopolamine hydrobromide hydrate, 0.16 mg per tablet スコポラミン臭化水素酸塩水和物
- Caffeine (anhydrous), 30 mg per tablet 無水カフェイン
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), 5 mg per tablet ピリドキシン塩酸塩
Label says it is for: Prevention and relief of motion sickness (dizziness, nausea, headache)
- Difenidol was withdrawn from the US market decades ago but remains a JP standard: ingredient names will not match any home product
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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- Aneron 'Niscap' Class 2
- Senpaa Pro Designated Class 2
- Travelmin 1 Class 2
- Senpaa Lamb Cure Class 2
- Loxonin S Premium Class 1 (pharmacist sale)
- Eve Quick Headache DX Designated Class 2
- Naron Ace T Designated Class 2
- Excedrin Plus S Designated Class 2
- Lulu Attack FXa
- Pabron Gold A Granules Designated Class 2
- Estac Eve (S.TAC IBU)
- Estac EX Neo
Checked against the maker’s official page on 2026-10-24.
Travelmin Junior
トラベルミンジュニア
Made by Eisai
Active ingredients
- Diphenhydramine (hydrochloride / salicylate), 20 mg per tablet ジフェンヒドラミンサリチル酸塩
- Diprophylline, 13 mg per tablet ジプロフィリン
Label says it is for: Children's motion sickness (dizziness, nausea, headache)
- Half-strength version of adult Travelmin: check the box colour before dosing a child
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
- Kids Bufferin Syrup S Class 2
- Kids Bufferin Cold Syrup S Designated Class 2
- Feminina Ointment S Class 2
- Drewell Class 2
- Mentholatum Caresemo Cream Class 3
- Hipcure Class 2
- Anti-itching Patch Alpha Class 3
- Drewell EX Designated Class 2
- Muhi Alpha EX Designated Class 2
- Benza Block Yasumo Designated Class 2
- Senpaa Lamb Cure Class 2
Checked against the maker’s official page on 2026-10-24.
Senpaa Lamb Cure
センパアラムキュア
Made by Taisho Pharmaceutical
Active ingredients
- d-Chlorpheniramine maleate, 1.32 mg per 2 tablets d-クロルフェニラミンマレイン酸塩
- Scopolamine hydrobromide hydrate, 0.16 mg per 2 tablets スコポラミン臭化水素酸塩水和物
Label says it is for: Prevention and relief of dizziness, nausea and headache from motion sickness
- Contains scopolamine: may cause drowsiness, dry mouth and blurred vision; 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.
Barcode (JAN): 4987306028746
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- Senpaa Pro Designated Class 2
- Aneron 'Niscap' Class 2
- Travelmin 1 Class 2
- Travelmin R Class 2
- Benza Block L Premium Designated Class 2
- Smile 40 Premium Class 2
- Travelmin Junior Class 2
- Kinkan Class 2
- Coloskin Class 3
- Smile 40 Premium The One Mild Class 2
- V Rohto Gold 40 Class 3
- V Rohto Gold 40 Mild Class 3
Checked against the maker’s official page on 2026-10-24.
Senpaa Pro
センパアPro
Made by Taisho Pharmaceutical
Active ingredients
- Ethyl aminobenzoate, 100 mg per tablet アミノ安息香酸エチル
- Scopolamine hydrobromide hydrate, 0.25 mg per tablet スコポラミン臭化水素酸塩水和物
- d-Chlorpheniramine maleate, 2 mg per tablet d-クロルフェニラミンマレイン酸塩
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), 10 mg per tablet ピリドキシン塩酸塩
- Caffeine (anhydrous), 20 mg per tablet 無水カフェイン
Label says it is for: Prevention and relief of dizziness, nausea and headache from motion sickness
- Contains scopolamine: may cause drowsiness, dry mouth and blurred vision; 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.
Barcode (JAN): 4987306028852
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- Aneron 'Niscap' Class 2
- Travelmin R Class 2
- Senpaa Lamb Cure Class 2
- Benza Block L Premium Designated Class 2
- Smile 40 Premium Class 2
- Smile 40 Premium The One Mild Class 2
- Smile 40 Premium The One Cool Class 2
- Smile 40 Premium The One Cool MAX Class 2
- Smile 40 Gold Contact Mild Class 3
- Mytear V Plus Class 2
- Smile 40 Gold Contact Cool Class 3
- Benza Block L Premium DX Tablets Designated Class 2
Checked against the maker’s official page on 2026-10-24.