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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.

This shows what each box’s label says: active ingredients, the label’s own uses and the sales class. It does not tell you what to take. Show the box to the pharmacist and ask before you buy, especially if you take other medicines, are pregnant or are buying for a child. Care Compass Japan provides navigational guidance, not medical diagnosis or treatment advice. If you are experiencing symptoms, please consult a qualified healthcare professional or visit an accredited hospital/clinic.

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PR · Rakuten Ichiba, 楽天24 ヘルスケア館

Lulu Attack FXa

ルルアタックFXa

Coldtablet

Made by Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare

Active ingredients

Isopropylantipyrine, 300 mg per 6 tablets イソプロピルアンチピリン
Acetaminophen (paracetamol), 450 mg per 6 tablets アセトアミノフェン
Clemastine fumarate, 1.34 mg per 6 tablets クレマスチンフマル酸塩
Glycyrrhizic acid, 39 mg per 6 tablets グリチルリチン酸
Tipepidine hibenzate, 75 mg per 6 tablets チペピジンヒベンズ酸塩
Noscapine, 48 mg per 6 tablets ノスカピン
dl-Methylephedrine hydrochloride, 60 mg per 6 tablets dl-メチルエフェドリン塩酸塩
Caffeine (anhydrous), 75 mg per 6 tablets 無水カフェイン
Ascorbic acid, 300 mg per 6 tablets アスコルビン酸
Ginger powder, 200 mg per 6 tablets ショウキョウ末

Label says it is for: Cold symptoms with fever and cough

Contains isopropylantipyrine: a pyrazolone analgesic withdrawn/restricted in several countries
Contains acetaminophen: do not add separate acetaminophen products

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