MEDICINE FINDER
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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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11 Japanese products
Kakkonto KIDS
葛根湯KIDS
Made by Kracie Pharmaceutical
Active ingredients
- Kakkonto extract (kampo formula), 1,733 mg per 3 packs (1 pack 2.0 g) 葛根湯エキス(1/3量)
Label says it is for: Early-stage cold, nasal cold, rhinitis, headache, stiff shoulders, muscle pain, pain in the hands and shoulders
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): 4987045069192
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- Kurashie VBC Class 2
- Kakkonto Extract Granules S Kracie Class 2
- Kakkonto Extract Granules S Kracie Class 2
- Kakkonto Extract Granules S Kracie Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Kakkonto Extract Granules A Class 2
- Kurashieno ekisuEX Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Kakkonto Extract Granules A Class 2
- New Contac 600 Plus Designated Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Kakkontokasenkyushin'i Extract Granules Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Kakkontokasenkyushin'i Extract Granules Class 2
- Kambooeesu 2B Class 2
- Kambooeesu 3B Class 2
Checked against the maker’s official page on 2026-10-24.
Allegra FX Junior
アレグラFXジュニア
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.
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- Hiya Children's Rhinitis Medicine AL Class 2
- Allegra FX Class 2
- Nombien Class 2
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.
Pediatric Bufferin CII
小児用バファリンCII
Made by Lion
Active ingredients
- Acetaminophen (paracetamol), 33 mg per tablet アセトアミノフェン
Label says it is for: Children's fever and pain (headache, toothache, menstrual pain, muscle/joint pain, sore throat)
- Children's Bufferin in Japan is ACETAMINOPHEN: US Children's Bufferin history (aspirin) does not apply; JP labels state the ingredient explicitly because the brand spans both
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): 4903301446675
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- Tylenol A Class 2
- Eve Three Shot Premium
- Excedrin Plus S Designated Class 2
- Kids Bufferin Syrup S Class 2
- Kids Bufferin Cold Syrup S Designated Class 2
- Calonal A Class 2
- Naron m Class 2
- Bufferin Luna J Class 2
- Excedrin A Designated Class 2
- Ringl N Class 2
- Noshin Acetaminophen Tablets Class 2
- Bufferin Premium DX Designated Class 2
Checked against the maker’s official page on 2026-10-24.
KodomotiaareAL
こどもティアーレAL
Made by Ophtecs
Active ingredients
- Chlorpheniramine maleate, 0.03 % クロルフェニラミンマレイン酸塩
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), 0.01 % ピリドキシン塩酸塩
Label says it is for: Itchy eyes, eye fatigue, blurred vision, itching
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): 4950055501280
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- Smile 40 Premium Class 2
- New Mytear CL-W Care Class 3
- 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
- Teare Contact AL Shot Class 3
- Sante FX Neo Class 2
- Sante FX AL Class 2
- New Mytear CL Vitaclear Cool Class 3
- V Rohto Gold 40 Class 3
- V Rohto Gold 40 Mild Class 3
- Mytear Alpitatto N EXα7 Class 2
Read from a retailer copy of the package insert; still to be confirmed against the official source on 2026-10-24.
Kodomotiaare
こどもティアーレ
Made by Ophtecs
Active ingredients
- Sodium chloride, 0.74 % 塩化ナトリウム
- Potassium chloride, 0.13 % 塩化カリウム
- Hypromellose, 0.1 % ヒプロメロース
- Sodium chondroitin sulfate, 0.5 % コンドロイチン硫酸エステルナトリウム
Label says it is for: Eye fatigue, blurred vision
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): 4950055501365
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- Smile Contact Pure Class 3
- New Mytear CL Ice Crush Class 3
- New Mytear CL Ice Refresh Class 3
- Namida Rohto Dry Aid Class 3
- Mytear Alpitatto N EXα7 Class 2
- Tiaarekontakutoripeamoisuto Class 3
- Mytear Alpitatto EXα7 Class 2
- Sante FX AL Class 2
- Smile 40 Premium Class 2
- New Mytear CL-s Class 3
- New Mytear CL Cool Hi-s Class 3
- New Mytear CL Cool-s Class 3
Read from a retailer copy of the package insert; still to be confirmed against the official source on 2026-10-24.
Hiya Children's Rhinitis Medicine AL
ヒヤこども鼻炎薬AL
Made by 樋屋奇応丸
Active ingredients
- Fexofenadine hydrochloride, 60 mg per 2 tablets フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩
Label says it is for: Relief of nasal allergy symptoms (sneezing, runny nose, stuffy nose) caused by pollen, house dust and similar allergens
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): 4987192003261
Similar products (3)
- Allegra FX Junior Class 2
- Allegra FX Class 2
- Nombien Class 2
Checked against the maker’s official page on 2026-10-24.
Kodomo me zerii
こども咳止め漢方ゼリー
Made by Kracie Pharmaceutical
Active ingredients
- Gokoto extract (kampo formula), 525 mg per 3 packs (1 pack 10 g) 五虎湯エキス粉末
Label says it is for: Cough, bronchial asthma, bronchitis, childhood asthma, common cold, hemorrhoid pain
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): 4987045182723
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- Kurashie kampou ekisu A(gokotou) Class 2
- Gohonurse Class 2
- Kids Bufferin Syrup S Class 2
- Kids Bufferin Cold Syrup S Designated Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Hangekobokuto Extract Granules Class 2
- (hangekoubokutou)ekisu kurashie Class 2
- Tsumura-Kampo Shosaikoto Extract Granules Class 2
- Pabron Ace Pro Granules Designated Class 2
- Pabron Ace Pro-X Granules Designated Class 2
- Benza Block L Premium DX Tablets Designated Class 2
- Benza Block L Premium DX Designated Class 2
Read from a retailer copy of the package insert; still to be confirmed against the official source 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.
Kids Bufferin Syrup S
キッズバファリンシロップS
Made by Lion
Active ingredients
- Acetaminophen (paracetamol), 300 mg per 60 mL アセトアミノフェン
- Diphenhydramine hydrochloride, 25 mg per 60 mL ジフェンヒドラミン塩酸塩
Label says it is for: Children's cold symptoms: fever, chills, headache, runny/stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat
- Caffeine-free and codeine-free by design (label selling point)
- Strawberry flavour with a child-proof safety cap: dosing is by mL with the included cup, not by spoon
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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- Kids Bufferin Cold Syrup S Designated Class 2
- Lulu Attack FXa
- Pabron Gold A Granules Designated Class 2
- Pabron S Gold W Designated Class 2
- Travelmin Junior Class 2
- Pediatric Bufferin CII Class 2
- Pylon PL Granules Designated Class 2
- Benza Block Yasumo Designated Class 2
- Tylenol A Class 2
- Eve Three Shot Premium
- Excedrin Plus S Designated Class 2
- Travelmin Class 2
Checked against the maker’s official page on 2026-10-24.
Kids Bufferin Cold Syrup S
キッズバファリンかぜシロップS
Made by Lion
Active ingredients
- Acetaminophen (paracetamol), 300 mg per 60 mL アセトアミノフェン
- Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, 16 mg per 60 mL デキストロメトルファン臭化水素酸塩水和物
- dl-Methylephedrine hydrochloride, 20 mg per 60 mL dl-メチルエフェドリン塩酸塩
- Guaifenesin, 80 mg per 60 mL グアイフェネシン
- Diphenhydramine hydrochloride, 25 mg per 60 mL ジフェンヒドラミン塩酸塩
Label says it is for: Children's cold symptoms incl. cough and phlegm
- The 'Cold' version adds cough/phlegm actives to the fever syrup: the two boxes look near-identical; check for かぜ in the name
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.
Contains an ingredient on MHLW’s abuse-prevention list. Staff will ask about other purchases, and buyers under the set age can buy one small pack, in person or by video call. MHLW rules
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- Benza Block Yasumo Designated Class 2
- Pabron Gold A Granules Designated Class 2
- Kids Bufferin Syrup S Class 2
- Lulu Attack FXa
- Benza Block L Premium DX Tablets Designated Class 2
- Benza Block L Premium DX Designated Class 2
- Muhi Alpha EX Designated Class 2
- Lulu Attack EX Designated Class 2
- Pabron S Gold W Designated Class 2
- Estac Eve (S.TAC IBU)
- Estac EX Neo
- Benza Block IP Designated Class 2
Checked against the maker’s official page on 2026-10-24.