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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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Naron Ace T

ナロンエースT

Designated Class 2Pain and fevertablet

Made by Taisho Pharmaceutical

Active ingredients

Ibuprofen, 144 mg per 2 tablets イブプロフェン
Ethenzamide, 84 mg per 2 tablets エテンザミド
Bromovalerylurea, 200 mg per 2 tablets ブロモバレリル尿素
Caffeine (anhydrous), 50 mg per 2 tablets 無水カフェイン

Label says it is for: Headache, menstrual pain, toothache and other pain; fever

Contains bromovalerylurea, an older sedative controlled in some countries: check before carrying abroad

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

Naron Ace Premium

ナロンエースプレミアム

Designated Class 2Pain and fevertablet

Made by Taisho Pharmaceutical

Active ingredients

Ibuprofen, 150 mg per 2 tablets イブプロフェン
Ethenzamide, 500 mg per 2 tablets エテンザミド
Dried aluminium hydroxide gel, 66.7 mg per 2 tablets 乾燥水酸化アルミニウムゲル

Label says it is for: Headache, menstrual pain, toothache and other pain; fever

Ethenzamide is a salicylate: counts toward aspirin-type load; not for under 15

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): 4987306041257

Naron m

ナロンm

Class 2Sore throatPain and fevertablet

Made by Taisho Pharmaceutical

Active ingredients

Acetaminophen (paracetamol), 300 mg per 2 tablets アセトアミノフェン
Glycine, 300 mg per 2 tablets グリシン
Thiamine nitrate, 8 mg per 2 tablets チアミン硝化物
Riboflavin, 4 mg per 2 tablets リボフラビン

Label says it is for: Headache, menstrual pain, toothache, sore throat, fever, chills, joint pain, muscle pain, back 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): 4987306040519