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

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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

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

(wakansen)kiagaado

和漢箋(わかんせん)キアガード

Class 2Sore throatStomach and digestiontablet

Made by Rohto Pharmaceutical

Active ingredients

Goreisan extract (kampo formula), 4.0 g per 12 tablets 五苓散エキス(タクシャ

Label says it is for: Headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, hangover, dizziness

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): 4987241163939

Teirac

漢方テイラック

Class 2Sore throatStomach and digestiontablet

Made by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical

Active ingredients

Goreisan extract (kampo formula), 2.3 g per daily dose(12 tablets) 五苓散エキス

Label says it is for: Headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, hangover, dizziness

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): 4987072085899

Taisho Kampo Ichoyaku (Oral Liquid)

大正漢方胃腸薬<内服液>

Class 2Stomach and digestionliquid

Made by Taisho Pharmaceutical

Active ingredients

Goreisanryo extract (kampo formula), 0.3 g per 30 mL bottle 五苓散料水製乾燥エキス
Orengedokuto extract (kampo formula), 0.3 g per 30 mL bottle 黄連解毒湯水製乾燥エキス

Label says it is for: 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): 4987306008717