Care Compass Japan

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.

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16 Japanese products

Gaster 10

ガスター10

Class 1 (pharmacist sale)Stomach and digestiontablet

Made by Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare

Active ingredients

  • Famotidine, 10 mg per tablet ファモチジン

Label says it is for: Heartburn, stomach pain, nausea, heaviness from excess acid

  • Same ingredient/dose as US Pepcid AC, but Class 1 in Japan: pharmacist involvement required, not open-shelf

Where to buy: Pharmacies and drugstores while a pharmacist is on duty. A pharmacist must explain it before sale.

Barcode (JAN): 4987107600035, 4987107600042

Checked against the maker’s official page on 2026-10-24.

Goreisan

五苓散

Class 2Sore throatStomach and digestiongranules

Made by 宇津救命丸

Active ingredients

  • Goreisan-ryo dried extract (kampo formula), 1.92 g per 3 sachets (6.0 g) (equivalent to Alisma tuber 4.8 g, Polyporus sclerotium 3.6 g, Poria sclerotium 3.6 g, Atractylodes lancea rhizome 3.6 g, Cinnamon bark 2.4 g) 五苓散料乾燥エキス

Label says it is for: Watery diarrhea, acute gastroenteritis, heatstroke, headache, swelling (edema) and hangover, in persons with thirst and reduced urine output accompanied by dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache or swelling

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): 4987024403016

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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.

Tsumura-Kampo Goreisanryo Extract Granules A

漢方五苓散料エキス顆粒A

Class 2Sore throatStomach and digestiongranules

Made by Tsumura

Active ingredients

  • Goreisan extract (kampo formula), 1.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) 五苓散エキス
  • JP Alisma Rhizome, 2.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Goreisan extract) タクシャ
  • JP Atractylodes Lancea Rhizome, 1.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Goreisan extract) ソウジュツ
  • JP Polyporus Sclerotium, 1.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Goreisan extract) チョレイ
  • JP Poria Sclerotium, 1.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Goreisan extract) ブクリョウ
  • JP Cinnamon Bark, 0.75 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Goreisan extract) ケイヒ

Label says it is for: Watery diarrhea, acute gastroenteritis (not for tenesmus), heat stroke, headache, edema, and hangover (persons with thirst and decreased urine volume accompanied by dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache or edema; usable regardless of physical strength)

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): 4987138393173

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Checked against the maker’s official page on 2026-10-24.

Gastol

ガストール細粒

Class 2Stomach and digestionfine granules (sachets)

Made by SS Pharmaceutical

Active ingredients

  • Pirenzepine hydrochloride hydrate, 47.1 mg per 3 sachets (daily dose; 45 mg as anhydrous pirenzepine hydrochloride) ピレンゼピン塩酸塩水和物
  • Magnesium aluminometasilicate, 900 mg per 3 sachets (daily dose) メタケイ酸アルミン酸マグネシウム
  • Sodium bicarbonate, 1200 mg per 3 sachets (daily dose) 炭酸水素ナトリウム
  • Biodiastase 2000, 30 mg per 3 sachets (daily dose) ビオヂアスターゼ2000

Label says it is for: Stomach pain, heavy stomach, heartburn, indigestion, loss of appetite, 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): 4987300037003

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Saikokeishito Extract Granules A Kracie

クラシエ薬品カンポウ専科柴胡桂枝湯エキス顆粒A(サイコケイシトウ)

Class 2Coldgranules

Made by Kracie Pharmaceutical

Active ingredients

  • Saikokeishito extract (kampo formula), 4,000 mg per 3 packs (1 pack 2.0 g) 柴胡桂枝湯エキス粉末M

Label says it is for: Gastroenteritis (usually accompanied by abdominal pain); colds with slight fever, chills, headache and nausea; late-stage cold symptoms

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): 4987045068447

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Checked against the maker’s official page on 2026-10-24.

Tsumura-Kampo Saikokeishito Extract Granules A

漢方柴胡桂枝湯エキス顆粒A(サイコケイシトウ)

Class 2Coldgranules

Made by Tsumura

Active ingredients

  • Saikokeishito extract (kampo formula), 2.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) 柴胡桂枝湯エキス
  • JP Bupleurum Root, 2.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Saikokeishito extract) サイコ
  • JP Pinellia Tuber, 2.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Saikokeishito extract) ハンゲ
  • JP Scutellaria Root, 1.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Saikokeishito extract) オウゴン
  • JP Glycyrrhiza, 1.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Saikokeishito extract) カンゾウ
  • JP Cinnamon Bark, 1.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Saikokeishito extract) ケイヒ
  • JP Peony Root, 1.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Saikokeishito extract) シャクヤク
  • JP Jujube, 1.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Saikokeishito extract) タイソウ
  • JP Ginseng, 1.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Saikokeishito extract) ニンジン
  • JP Ginger, 0.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Saikokeishito extract) ショウキョウ

Label says it is for: Gastroenteritis and symptoms during the middle/late stage of common cold (persons with moderate or slightly poor physical strength, mostly with abdominal pain, sometimes slight fever, chill, headache, vomiting)

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): 4987138390103

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Tsumura-Kampo Hochuekkito Extract Granules

漢方補中益気湯エキス顆粒(ホチュウエッキトウ)

Class 2Stomach and digestiongranules

Made by Tsumura

Active ingredients

  • Hochuekkito extract (kampo formula), 2.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) 補中益気湯エキス
  • JP Astragalus Root, 2.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Hochuekkito extract) オウギ
  • JP Atractylodes Lancea Rhizome, 2.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Hochuekkito extract) ソウジュツ
  • JP Ginseng, 2.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Hochuekkito extract) ニンジン
  • JP Japanese Angelica Root, 1.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Hochuekkito extract) トウキ
  • JP Bupleurum Root, 1.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Hochuekkito extract) サイコ
  • JP Jujube, 1.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Hochuekkito extract) タイソウ
  • JP Citrus Unshiu Peel, 1.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Hochuekkito extract) チンピ
  • JP Glycyrrhiza, 0.75 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Hochuekkito extract) カンゾウ
  • JP Cimicifuga Rhizome, 0.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Hochuekkito extract) ショウマ
  • JP Ginger, 0.25 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Hochuekkito extract) ショウキョウ

Label says it is for: Weak constitution, fatigue/malaise, weakness after illness or operation, loss of appetite, night sweat, and common cold (persons with poor physical strength, low energy, declining gastrointestinal function, who tire easily)

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): 4987138392411

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Tsumura-Kampo Hangekobokuto Extract Granules

漢方半夏厚朴湯エキス顆粒(ハンゲコウボクトウ)

Class 2CoughSore throatStomach and digestiongranules

Made by Tsumura

Active ingredients

  • Hangekobokuto extract (kampo formula), 1.25 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) 半夏厚朴湯エキス
  • JP Pinellia Tuber, 3.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Hangekobokuto extract) ハンゲ
  • JP Poria Sclerotium, 2.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Hangekobokuto extract) ブクリョウ
  • JP Magnolia Bark, 1.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Hangekobokuto extract) コウボク
  • JP Perilla Herb, 1.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Hangekobokuto extract) ソヨウ
  • JP Ginger, 0.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Hangekobokuto extract) ショウキョウ

Label says it is for: Choking feeling in the throat, nervous gastritis, anxiety, cough, hoarseness, and morning sickness (persons with moderate physical strength who feel depressed, with a foreign-body feeling in throat/esophagus, sometimes palpitations, dizziness, nausea)

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): 4987138390165, 4987138394163

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Checked against the maker’s official page on 2026-10-24.

(hangekoubokutou)ekisu kurashie

半夏厚朴湯(はんげこうぼくとう)エキス錠「クラシエ」

Class 2CoughSore throatStomach and digestiontablet

Made by Kracie Pharmaceutical

Active ingredients

  • Hangekobokuto extract (kampo formula), 750 mg per 12 tablets 半夏厚朴湯エキス(1/2量)

Label says it is for: Anxiety neurosis, nervous gastritis, morning sickness, cough, hoarseness, feeling of a lump in the throat

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): 4987045182839

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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.

Tsumura-Kampo Shokenchuto Extract Granules

漢方小建中湯エキス顆粒(ショウケンチュウトウ)

Class 2Stomach and digestiongranules

Made by Tsumura

Active ingredients

  • Shokenchuto extract (kampo formula), 0.9375 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) 小建中湯エキス
  • JP Peony Root, 1.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Shokenchuto extract) シャクヤク
  • JP Cinnamon Bark, 1.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Shokenchuto extract) ケイヒ
  • JP Jujube, 1.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Shokenchuto extract) タイソウ
  • JP Glycyrrhiza, 0.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Shokenchuto extract) カンゾウ
  • JP Ginger, 0.25 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Shokenchuto extract) ショウキョウ

Label says it is for: Childhood weak constitution, fatigue/malaise, chronic gastroenteritis, abdominal pain, nervousness, childhood enuresis, and baby's night crying (persons with poor physical strength who look pale and tire easily)

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): 4987138392992

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Tsumura-Kampo Daisaikoto Extract Granules

漢方大柴胡湯エキス顆粒(ダイサイコトウ)

Class 2Kampo (herbal)granules

Made by Tsumura

Active ingredients

  • Daisaikoto extract (kampo formula), 2.25 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) 大柴胡湯エキス
  • JP Bupleurum Root, 3.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Daisaikoto extract) サイコ
  • JP Pinellia Tuber, 2.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Daisaikoto extract) ハンゲ
  • JP Scutellaria Root, 1.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Daisaikoto extract) オウゴン
  • JP Peony Root, 1.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Daisaikoto extract) シャクヤク
  • JP Jujube, 1.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Daisaikoto extract) タイソウ
  • JP Immature Orange, 1.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Daisaikoto extract) キジツ
  • JP Ginger, 0.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Daisaikoto extract) ショウキョウ
  • JP Rhubarb, 0.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Daisaikoto extract) ダイオウ

Label says it is for: Gastritis, habitual constipation, stiff shoulder associated with hypertension or obesity, headache, constipation, neurosis, and obesity (persons with substantial physical strength with upper abdominal/flank pain and constipation tendency)

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): 4987138390080

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Tsumura-Kampo Ninjinto Extract Granules

漢方人参湯エキス顆粒(ニンジントウ)

Class 2Stomach and digestiongranules

Made by Tsumura

Active ingredients

  • Ninjinto extract (kampo formula), 1.25 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) 人参湯エキス
  • JP Processed Ginger, 1.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Ninjinto extract) カンキョウ
  • JP Glycyrrhiza, 1.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Ninjinto extract) カンゾウ
  • JP Atractylodes Lancea Rhizome, 1.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Ninjinto extract) ソウジュツ
  • JP Ginseng, 1.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Ninjinto extract) ニンジン

Label says it is for: Gastrointestinal weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, gastric pain, abdominal pain, and acute/chronic gastritis (persons with poor physical strength who tire easily and are over-sensitive to cold in hands and feet)

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): 4987138392329

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Tsumura-Kampo Orengedokuto Extract Granules A

漢方黄連解毒湯エキス顆粒A(オウレンゲドクトウ)

Class 2Kampo (herbal)granules

Made by Tsumura

Active ingredients

  • Orengedokuto extract (kampo formula), 0.75 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) 黄連解毒湯エキス
  • JP Scutellaria Root, 1.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Orengedokuto extract) オウゴン
  • JP Coptis Rhizome, 1.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Orengedokuto extract) オウレン
  • JP Gardenia Fruit, 1.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Orengedokuto extract) サンシシ
  • JP Phellodendron Bark, 0.75 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Orengedokuto extract) オウバク

Label says it is for: Nosebleed, insomnia, neurosis, gastritis, hangover, chi-no-michi-sho, dizziness, palpitation, menopausal disorders, eczema/dermatitis, itching, and stomatitis (red-faced persons with moderate or more physical strength who flush and become irritated/restless easily)

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): 4987138390158

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Checked against the maker’s official page on 2026-10-24.

Tsumura-Kampo Shosaikoto Extract Granules

漢方小柴胡湯エキス顆粒(ショウサイコトウ)

Class 2ColdStomach and digestionKampo (herbal)granules

Made by Tsumura

Active ingredients

  • Shosaikoto extract (kampo formula), 2.25 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) 小柴胡湯エキス
  • JP Bupleurum Root, 3.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Shosaikoto extract) サイコ
  • JP Pinellia Tuber, 2.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Shosaikoto extract) ハンゲ
  • JP Scutellaria Root, 1.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Shosaikoto extract) オウゴン
  • JP Jujube, 1.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Shosaikoto extract) タイソウ
  • JP Ginseng, 1.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Shosaikoto extract) ニンジン
  • JP Glycyrrhiza, 1.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Shosaikoto extract) カンゾウ
  • JP Ginger, 0.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Shosaikoto extract) ショウキョウ

Label says it is for: Loss of appetite, nausea, gastritis, gastric pain, gastrointestinal weakness, fatigue, and late stage of common cold (persons with moderate physical strength with pain/discomfort in the solar plexus and flank, bitter taste in the mouth and white furry tongue)

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): 4987138390097

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Tsumura-Kampo Anchusanryo Extract Granules

漢方安中散料エキス顆粒(アンチュウサンリョウ)

Class 2Stomach and digestiongranules

Made by Tsumura

Active ingredients

  • Anchusan extract (kampo formula), 0.75 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) 安中散エキス
  • JP Cinnamon Bark, 2.0 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Anchusan extract) ケイヒ
  • JP Corydalis Tuber, 1.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Anchusan extract) エンゴサク
  • JP Oyster Shell, 1.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Anchusan extract) ボレイ
  • JP Fennel, 0.75 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Anchusan extract) ウイキョウ
  • JP Glycyrrhiza, 0.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Anchusan extract) カンゾウ
  • JP Amomum Seed, 0.5 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Anchusan extract) シュクシャ
  • JP Alpinia Officinarum Rhizome, 0.25 g per 2 packets (3.75 g) (crude drug proportion in Anchusan extract) コウリョウキョウ

Label says it is for: Neurological gastritis, chronic gastritis, and gastrointestinal weakness (persons with moderate or poor physical strength and abdominal listlessness, with gastric/abdominal pain and sometimes heartburn, belching, heavy stomach, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting)

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): 4987138392053

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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)

Class 2SleepStomach and digestionSkin and topicalSore throatKampo (herbal)granules

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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