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Japanese over-the-counter medicines, explained from the label, with the brands you know from home.
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3 Japanese products
Pabron Gold A Granules
パブロンゴールドA微粒
Made by Taisho Pharmaceutical
Active ingredients
- Acetaminophen (paracetamol), 300 mg per 0.96 g packet アセトアミノフェン
- Dihydrocodeine phosphate, 8 mg per packet ジヒドロコデインリン酸塩
- dl-Methylephedrine hydrochloride, 20 mg per packet dl-メチルエフェドリン塩酸塩
- Guaifenesin, 60 mg per packet グアイフェネシン
- Chlorpheniramine maleate, 2.5 mg per packet クロルフェニラミンマレイン酸塩
- Caffeine (anhydrous), 25 mg per packet 無水カフェイン
- Riboflavin, 4 mg per packet リボフラビン
Label says it is for: Cold symptoms: cough, phlegm, sore throat, fever, runny nose, headache
- Contains dihydrocodeine AND acetaminophen: the classic double-dose trap when combined with a separate painkiller or cough med
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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- Pabron S Gold W Designated Class 2
- Estac Eve (S.TAC IBU)
- Estac EX Neo
- Benza Block IP Designated Class 2
- Pabron Ace Pro Granules Designated Class 2
- SS Bron Tablets Class 2
- Lulu Attack EX Designated Class 2
- Lulu Attack FXa
- Benza Block L Designated Class 2
- Kids Bufferin Cold Syrup S Designated Class 2
- Pabron Ace Pro-X Granules Designated Class 2
- Benza Block Yasumo Designated Class 2
Checked against the maker’s official page on 2026-10-24.
Pabron Ace Pro Granules
パブロンエースPRO微粒
Made by Taisho Pharmaceutical
Active ingredients
- Ibuprofen, 200 mg per sachet イブプロフェン
- L-Carbocisteine, 250 mg per sachet L-カルボシステイン
- Ambroxol hydrochloride, 15 mg per sachet アンブロキソール塩酸塩
- Dihydrocodeine phosphate, 8 mg per sachet ジヒドロコデインリン酸塩
- dl-Methylephedrine hydrochloride, 20 mg per sachet dl-メチルエフェドリン塩酸塩
- Chlorpheniramine maleate, 2.5 mg per sachet クロルフェニラミンマレイン酸塩
- Riboflavin, 4 mg per sachet リボフラビン
Label says it is for: Cold symptoms: sore throat, cough, phlegm, runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, fever, chills, headache, joint pain, muscle pain
- Contains dihydrocodeine (codeine class): purchase limits may apply; do not combine with other cold or cough medicines
- Contains ibuprofen but NO acetaminophen
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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- Pabron Ace Pro-X Granules Designated Class 2
- Pabron S Gold W Designated Class 2
- Estac EX Neo
- Lulu Attack EX Designated Class 2
- Pabron Gold A Granules Designated Class 2
- Estac Eve (S.TAC IBU)
- Benza Block IP Designated Class 2
- Benza Block L Designated Class 2
- Benza Block L Premium Designated Class 2
- SS Bron Tablets Class 2
- Benza Block Yasumo Designated Class 2
- Mentholatum MediQuick PRO Cream a Designated Class 2
Checked against the maker’s official page on 2026-10-24.
Pabron Ace Pro-X Granules
パブロンエースPro-X微粒
Made by Taisho Pharmaceutical
Active ingredients
- Ibuprofen, 200 mg per sachet イブプロフェン
- L-Carbocisteine, 250 mg per sachet L-カルボシステイン
- Ambroxol hydrochloride, 15 mg per sachet アンブロキソール塩酸塩
- Dihydrocodeine phosphate, 8 mg per sachet ジヒドロコデインリン酸塩
- Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, 45 mg per sachet 塩酸プソイドエフェドリン
- Chlorpheniramine maleate, 2.5 mg per sachet クロルフェニラミンマレイン酸塩
- Riboflavin, 4 mg per sachet リボフラビン
Label says it is for: Cold symptoms: sore throat, cough, phlegm, runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, fever, chills, headache, joint pain, muscle pain
- Contains pseudoephedrine: a regulated stimulant precursor in many countries; check rules before carrying it abroad
- Contains dihydrocodeine (codeine class)
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
Similar products (12)
- Pabron Ace Pro Granules Designated Class 2
- Pabron S Gold W Designated Class 2
- Estac EX Neo
- Benza Block L Designated Class 2
- Benza Block L Premium Designated Class 2
- Lulu Attack EX Designated Class 2
- Pabron Gold A Granules Designated Class 2
- Estac Eve (S.TAC IBU)
- Benza Block IP Designated Class 2
- Benza Block L Premium DX Tablets Designated Class 2
- Benza Block L Premium DX Designated Class 2
- New Contac 600 Plus Designated Class 2
Checked against the maker’s official page on 2026-10-24.