Do not use under age 15, with another antipyretic/analgesic or cold medicine, or after alcohol.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Ask a pharmacist or doctor about pregnancy, treatment for another condition, medicine allergy, asthma after pain medicine, heart, kidney or liver disease, or stomach/duodenal ulcer.
Source reviewed 2026-08-01. The current package and official insert take priority.
An ibuprofen combination example for fever and several kinds of mild pain.
Designated Class 2TabletAge 15+May cause drowsinessNo alcohol
Active ingredient check
Ibuprofen · Allylisopropylacetylurea · Caffeine
How to take: Age 15 or older: 2 tablets per dose, up to 3 times a day. Avoid an empty stomach where possible and leave at least 4 hours between doses. Under 15: do not use.
!Do not combine with another pain reliever, cold medicine, sedative, or motion-sickness medicine. It can cause drowsiness.
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Indications and effects
Headache, shoulder pain, toothache, menstrual pain, sore throat, joint and muscle pain, neuralgia, back pain, extraction pain, bruising, earache, fracture, sprain, injury pain, fever and chills.
Active ingredients and quantities
Ibuprofen
150 mg per 2 tablets
Allylisopropylacetylurea
60 mg per 2 tablets
Anhydrous caffeine
80 mg per 2 tablets
Package sizes
12, 24, 36, 48, 60 or 90 tablets
Do not use without checking
Do not use under age 15, around the expected delivery date, after an allergic or asthmatic reaction to this type of medicine, or with overlapping medicines or alcohol.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Ask first if pregnant, breastfeeding, older, under medical treatment, or if you have allergy, asthma, high blood pressure, heart, kidney or liver disease, systemic lupus, mixed connective tissue disease, or ulcerative colitis/Crohn's disease.
Source reviewed 2026-08-01. The current package and official insert take priority.
How to take: Take 3 times a day within about 30 minutes after a meal. Age 15+: 2 tablets. Age 12 to 14: 1 tablet. Under 12: do not use.
!Contains pain, cough and antihistamine ingredients. Do not combine with other cold, pain, cough, allergy, motion-sickness or sedative medicines.
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Indications and effects
Relief of cough, phlegm, sore throat, runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, fever, chills, headache, joint pain and muscle pain caused by a cold.
Active ingredients and quantities
Ambroxol hydrochloride
15 mg per 2 tablets
L-carbocisteine
250 mg per 2 tablets
Dihydrocodeine phosphate
8 mg per 2 tablets
Acetaminophen
300 mg per 2 tablets
Chlorpheniramine maleate
2.5 mg per 2 tablets
Riboflavin
4 mg per 2 tablets
Package sizes
30, 42 or 60 tablets
Do not use without checking
Do not use under age 12 or with another cold, pain, cough/phlegm, allergy, motion-sickness or sedative medicine. Do not drive or drink alcohol after taking it.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Ask first during pregnancy or breastfeeding, while under medical treatment, with medicine allergy or asthma, or with heart, liver, kidney, stomach/duodenal, glaucoma, thyroid or urination problems.
Source reviewed 2026-08-01. The current package and official insert take priority.
How to take: Age 15 or older: 3 tablets, 3 times a day within about 30 minutes after a meal. Under 15: do not use.
!Contains both acetaminophen and ibuprofen, plus cough, antihistamine and caffeine ingredients. Do not combine with other cold or pain products.
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Indications and effects
Relief of fever, chills, headache, sore throat, cough, phlegm, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, joint pain and muscle pain caused by a cold.
Active ingredients and quantities
Acetaminophen
180 mg per 9-tablet daily dose
Ibuprofen
360 mg per daily dose
Tranexamic acid
750 mg per daily dose
Dihydrocodeine phosphate
24 mg per daily dose
dl-Methylephedrine hydrochloride
60 mg per daily dose
d-Chlorpheniramine maleate
3.5 mg per daily dose
Anhydrous caffeine
75 mg per daily dose
Package sizes
27 or 45 tablets
Do not use without checking
Do not use under age 15, near the expected delivery date, with overlapping cold/pain/cough/allergy/sedative products, after alcohol, or before driving.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Ask first during pregnancy or breastfeeding, while under medical treatment, after previous medicine allergy/asthma, or with heart, kidney, liver, stomach/duodenal, glaucoma, thyroid, urination or other chronic problems.
Source reviewed 2026-08-01. The current package and official insert take priority.
How to take: Age 15 or older: 3 tablets, 3 times a day within about 30 minutes after a meal. Under 15: do not use.
!Contains pain, cough, antihistamine and caffeine ingredients. Do not combine with another cold, pain, cough, allergy or sedative medicine.
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Indications and effects
Relief of sore throat, fever, chills, headache, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, cough, phlegm, joint pain and muscle pain caused by a cold.
Active ingredients and quantities
Ibuprofen
450 mg per 9-tablet daily dose
Chlorpheniramine maleate
7.5 mg per daily dose
dl-Methylephedrine hydrochloride
60 mg per daily dose
Dihydrocodeine phosphate
24 mg per daily dose
Anhydrous caffeine
75 mg per daily dose
Hesperidin
90 mg per daily dose
Package sizes
30 or 45 tablets
Do not use without checking
Do not use under age 15, near the expected delivery date, with overlapping products, after alcohol, or before driving or operating machinery.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Ask first during pregnancy or breastfeeding, while under treatment, or with medicine allergy/asthma, high blood pressure, heart, kidney, liver, thyroid, diabetes, glaucoma, urination or digestive problems.
Source reviewed 2026-08-01. The current package and official insert take priority.
How to take: Take without water up to 6 times a day, at least 2 hours apart. Age 15+: 1 stick; 11 to 14: 2/3 stick; 7 to 10: 1/2; 3 to 6: 1/3. Under 3: do not use.
!Ask staff first for high fever, a history of medicine allergy, pregnancy or treatment by a doctor.
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Indications and effects
Cough, phlegm, hoarseness caused by throat inflammation, throat irritation, throat discomfort and throat swelling.
Active ingredients and quantities
Powdered platycodon root
84 mg per 6 sticks
Powdered senega
4.2 mg per 6 sticks
Powdered glycyrrhiza
102 mg per 6 sticks
Powdered apricot kernel
15 mg per 6 sticks
Powdered ginseng
84 mg per 6 sticks
Powdered gambir
8.4 mg per 6 sticks
Package sizes
16 sticks
Do not use without checking
Do not use under age 3. Do not continue if symptoms worsen or adverse reactions appear.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Ask first during medical treatment or pregnancy, with medicine allergy, or with high fever. Seek advice if symptoms do not improve after 5 to 6 days.
Source reviewed 2026-08-01. The current package and official insert take priority.
A once-daily cetirizine soft-capsule example for nasal allergy symptoms caused by pollen or house dust.
Class 2Soft capsuleOral remedy for rhinitisAge 15+May cause drowsinessNo drivingNo alcohol
Active ingredient check
Cetirizine
How to take: Age 15 or older: take 1 capsule once daily before bedtime. Under 15: do not use.
!Sleepiness can occur. Do not drive or operate machinery, drink alcohol, breastfeed while taking it, or combine it with overlapping allergy, antihistamine, cold, cough, motion-sickness or sedative medicines.
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Medicine classification
Over-the-counter medicine · Oral remedy for rhinitis · Class 2 · Soft capsule
Product features
Contains cetirizine hydrochloride, a second-generation antihistamine.
Relieves sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion caused by allergies.
Taken once before bedtime. For seasonal allergic rhinitis, the manufacturer says early use after symptoms begin is most effective.
Easy-to-swallow soft capsule containing liquid.
Indications and effects
Relief of sneezing, runny nose and nasal congestion caused by pollen, house dust and other allergic-rhinitis triggers.
Active ingredients and quantities
Cetirizine hydrochloride
10 mg per capsule
Package sizes
6, 12 or 24 capsules
Pack and reference price
6 capsules
¥1,380 + tax
12 capsules
¥1,980 + tax
24 capsules
¥3,580 + tax
Reference prices shown in the supplied JSM-DBC printout on 2 August 2026. Retail price and tax treatment vary by store and date.
The supplied JSM-DBC record displayed Japan's self-medication tax-deduction marker. Confirm the current package and receipt before claiming.
Dosage and administration precautions
Follow the stated dose exactly.
For seasonal allergy symptoms, start after symptoms appear early in the pollen season.
Consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered seller if symptoms do not improve after one week, or before continuing beyond two weeks even if symptoms improve.
Push the capsule through the PTP backing and remove it before swallowing. Never swallow the blister section.
Do not use without checking
Do not use if you have had an allergic reaction to this product, its ingredients, or a piperazine derivative such as levocetirizine or hydroxyzine; if diagnosed with kidney disease; or if under age 15. Do not combine with other allergy medicines, oral antihistamines, theophylline, ritonavir, or pilsicainide hydrochloride hydrate.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered seller first if you are under medical treatment; have liver disease, epilepsy, a seizure history, asthma, atopic dermatitis or another allergic disease; are pregnant or might be pregnant; are older; have had a medicine allergy; or are unsure whether the symptoms are allergic.
Stop and consult if these possible adverse reactions occur
Nervous or psychiatric
Malaise, headache, heavy-headedness, unsteadiness, numbness, dizziness, floating sensation, insomnia, tremor, depression, suicidal thoughts, excitement, aggression, helplessness, sensory disturbance, hallucination, involuntary movement, loss of consciousness, amnesia or nightmares.
Palpitations, increased blood pressure or arrhythmia.
Skin
Rash, redness, hives, swelling, irritation, itching or blisters.
Eyes
Red eyes, blurred vision, abnormal eye movement or eyelid swelling.
Respiratory
Breathing difficulty or cough.
Urinary
Protein or glucose in urine, frequent or bloody urine, difficulty urinating or incontinence.
Other
Ringing ears, abnormal menstruation, chest pain, hot flush, joint pain, limb stiffness, smell disturbance, nosebleed, hair loss, weight gain, muscle pain or fever.
Rare serious reactions: seek medical care immediately
Shock or anaphylaxis, including itching, hives, hoarseness, sneezing, itchy throat, breathing difficulty, palpitations or clouded consciousness soon after a dose.
Convulsions.
Liver dysfunction, including fever, itching, rash, jaundice, brown urine, marked malaise or appetite loss.
Thrombocytopenia, including nosebleeds, bleeding gums or unexplained bruising.
A fexofenadine example for sneezing, runny nose and stuffy nose caused by pollen or house-dust allergy.
Class 2TabletAge 15+Allergy symptomsCheck interactions
Active ingredient check
Fexofenadine
How to take: Age 15 or older: 1 tablet twice a day, morning and evening. Under 15: do not use.
!Ask staff before combining it with another allergy medicine, cold medicine or prescription. Drowsiness can still occur in some people.
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Indications and effects
Relief of sneezing, runny nose and stuffy nose caused by pollen, house dust and other allergic rhinitis triggers.
Active ingredients and quantities
Fexofenadine hydrochloride
120 mg per 2-tablet daily dose
Package sizes
Follow the current package size
Do not use without checking
Do not use under age 15, while breastfeeding unless directed to stop breastfeeding, or with another allergy, antihistamine or cold medicine. Avoid alcohol.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Ask first during pregnancy, medical treatment or previous medicine allergy, and about erythromycin, certain antacids, apalutamide or other current medicines.
Source reviewed 2026-08-01. The current package and official insert take priority.
Do not use under age 8. Do not continue long-term without advice or combine casually with another digestive medicine.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Ask first during medical treatment or pregnancy, with kidney, thyroid or other chronic disease, or with medicine allergy. Seek advice if symptoms do not improve after about 2 weeks.
Source reviewed 2026-08-01. The current package and official insert take priority.
How to take: Apply 1 to 3 drops to each affected eye, 5 to 6 times a day.
!Ask a doctor or pharmacist first for severe pain, glaucoma, pregnancy, one-eye-only symptoms or any effect on vision.
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Indications and effects
Itchy eyes, red eyes, eyelid inflammation, prevention of eye disease after swimming or dust/sweat exposure, snow blindness, tired eyes, blurred vision and discomfort from hard contact lenses.
Active ingredients and quantities
Chlorpheniramine maleate
0.03%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate
0.25%
Epsilon-aminocaproic acid
1.0%
Tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride
0.03%
Taurine
1.0%
Panthenol
0.1%
Package sizes
15 mL
Do not use without checking
Do not use with soft contact lenses unless the current label explicitly permits it. Do not touch the bottle tip to the eye or share the bottle.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Ask first for medical treatment, pregnancy, medicine allergy, severe eye pain or glaucoma. Seek advice if symptoms do not improve after 5 to 6 days.
Source reviewed 2026-08-01. The current package and official insert take priority.
A stimulant and stool-softening laxative example for occasional constipation.
Class 2TabletAge 11+Start with lowest doseShort-term use
Active ingredient check
Bisacodyl · Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate
How to take: Take once before bed or on an empty stomach. Age 15+: 1 to 3 tablets. Age 11 to 14: 1 to 2 tablets. Start with the lowest dose. Under 11: do not use.
!Severe abdominal pain, vomiting, sudden bowel change, blood in stool, or persistent constipation needs medical advice rather than repeated laxative use.
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Indications and effects
Constipation and constipation-related abdominal bloating, reduced appetite, head heaviness, hot flushes, rough skin, breakouts, intestinal fermentation and hemorrhoid discomfort.
Active ingredients and quantities
Bisacodyl
15 mg per 3 tablets
Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate (DSS)
24 mg per 3 tablets
Package sizes
40, 80 or 120 tablets
Do not use without checking
Do not use under age 11 or during severe unexplained abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting without professional advice.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Ask first during pregnancy, while under medical treatment, or if abdominal symptoms are persistent, severe or recurrent.
How to take: Take after meals, 3 times a day. Age 15+: 3 pills; 11 to 14: 2; 8 to 10: 1.5; 5 to 7: 1. Under 5: do not use.
!Fever with diarrhea, bloody or mucus stool, severe dehydration, severe abdominal pain, or persistent symptoms require medical care.
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Indications and effects
Loose stools, diarrhea, food- or water-related stomach upset, vomiting with diarrhea, indigestion-related diarrhea and temporary toothache relief as directed on the label.
Active ingredients and quantities
Wood creosote
400 mg per 9-pill adult daily dose
Powdered gambir
200 mg per daily dose
Powdered phellodendron bark
300 mg per daily dose
Powdered glycyrrhiza
150 mg per daily dose
Powdered citrus unshiu peel
300 mg per daily dose
Package sizes
100, 200 or 400 pills
Do not use without checking
Do not use under age 5 or after a previous allergic reaction to this product or an ingredient.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Ask first during pregnancy or breastfeeding, for older adults, liver or kidney disease, medical treatment, fever, blood or mucus in stool, or a medicine/cosmetic allergy history.
How to take: Apply a suitable amount to the affected area several times a day. The manufacturer lists use from about 3 months of age; supervise children.
!A spreading rash, facial swelling, breathing difficulty, fever, infection, severe pain, or blistering needs medical care.
How to take: Spray on the affected area or apply with gauze or cotton several times a day.
!Deep wounds, severe burns, uncontrolled bleeding, animal bites, embedded material or infection need medical care.
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Indications and effects
Disinfection of minor cuts, scrapes, punctures, scratches, shoe blisters and wound surfaces, plus label-directed anal disinfection for hemorrhoid conditions.
Active ingredients and quantities
Benzethonium chloride
0.1 g per 100 mL
Allantoin
0.2 g per 100 mL
Chlorpheniramine maleate
0.2 g per 100 mL
Package sizes
30 or 75 mL
Do not use without checking
Do not swallow or spray into the eyes. Rinse immediately if it enters an eye.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Ask first for a large affected area, deep wound, severe burn, medical treatment or a history of medicine allergy. Stop if not improving after 5 to 6 days.
A short-term sleep-aid example for occasional difficulty falling asleep or shallow sleep.
Designated Class 2TabletAge 15+Temporary use onlyDo not drive
Active ingredient check
Diphenhydramine
How to take: Age 15 or older: 2 tablets once, before bedtime. Under 15: do not use.
!Strong drowsiness can continue into the next day. Never drive, drink alcohol or combine with another antihistamine, cold, allergy, motion-sickness or sedative medicine.
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Indications and effects
Relief of temporary sleeplessness when it is difficult to fall asleep or sleep is shallow.
Active ingredients and quantities
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride
50 mg per 2 tablets
Package sizes
6 or 12 tablets
Do not use without checking
Do not use under age 15, during pregnancy, for ongoing insomnia, after alcohol, with another sedating product, or when you must drive.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Ask first during breastfeeding, medical treatment, older age, glaucoma, urinary difficulty or a history of medicine allergy. Seek care for recurring sleep problems.
A nicotine-replacement gum example for symptoms that occur when stopping smoking.
Designated Class 2Medicated gumAge 20+Do not smoke while usingPharmacist check
Active ingredient check
Nicotine
How to take: When the urge to smoke occurs, slowly chew 1 piece over 30 to 60 minutes. Usually start with 4 to 12 pieces a day, never more than 24. Reduce gradually and use for about 3 months at most, following the package and pharmacist advice.
!Do not smoke or use another nicotine product while using it. Nicotine overdose can cause nausea, dizziness, palpitations or other serious symptoms.
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Indications and effects
Relief of irritability, difficulty concentrating, restlessness and related symptoms during smoking cessation.
Active ingredients and quantities
Nicotine
2 mg per piece
Package sizes
12, 24, 48 or 96 pieces depending on flavour
Do not use without checking
Do not use if under 20, a non-smoker, currently smoking during use, or using another nicotine product. Confirm the full package exclusions before use.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Ask a pharmacist before use, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding, after a recent heart problem, or with cardiovascular, jaw, dental or other medical conditions.
How to take: Age 15 or older: 1 tablet after breakfast and 1 after dinner. Under 15: do not use.
!This is not a substitute for diagnosis, a balanced diet or treatment of persistent fatigue, mouth ulcers or skin disease.
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Indications and effects
Relief of rough skin, acne, mouth ulcers, angular cheilitis, lip inflammation and several other listed skin or mucosal symptoms; vitamin B2 supplementation during physical fatigue, pregnancy or breastfeeding, and recovery from illness.
Active ingredients and quantities
Riboflavin sodium phosphate
38 mg per 2-tablet daily dose
Pyridoxine hydrochloride
50 mg
Thiamine nitrate
20 mg
Nicotinamide
40 mg
Calcium pantothenate
20 mg
Package sizes
Follow the current package
Do not use without checking
Do not use under age 15 or after a previous reaction to an ingredient.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Stop and ask if rash, stomach discomfort or persistent diarrhea occurs, or if symptoms do not improve after about 1 month.
A dissolving steroid patch example for a small, typical aphthous mouth ulcer.
Designated Class 2Oral patchAge 5+Steroid patchCheck infection signs
Active ingredient check
Triamcinolone acetonide
How to take: Age 5 or older: apply 1 patch to each affected spot, 1 to 2 times a day, with the white side against the ulcer. Under 5: do not use.
!Do not self-treat widespread ulcers, fever, pus, many blisters, rash outside the mouth or suspected infection. These require professional assessment.
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Indications and effects
Aphthous mouth ulcer: one or a few small, shallow, painful round ulcers inside the cheek, tongue or lip.
Active ingredients and quantities
Triamcinolone acetonide
0.025 mg per patch
Package sizes
12 or 24 patches
Do not use without checking
Do not use under age 5, for suspected infectious mouth ulcers, on infected gums, after 5 days without improvement, or if symptoms worsen after 1 to 2 days.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Ask first during pregnancy or breastfeeding, for older adults, medical or dental treatment, medicine allergy or a wide affected area.
A Japanese herbal medicine example for label-listed urinary pain, residual sensation, frequency and cloudy urine in people of moderate strength.
Class 2TabletAge 5+Check urinary red flagsNot a diagnosis
Active ingredient check
Gorinsan extract · Glycyrrhiza
How to take: Take before or between meals, 3 times a day. Age 15+: 4 tablets; 7 to 14: 3; 5 to 6: 2. Under 5: do not use.
!Fever, chills, back or side pain, vomiting, visible blood, pregnancy, male urinary symptoms, severe pain, inability to urinate or rapidly worsening symptoms need medical care.
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Indications and effects
Painful urination, feeling of incomplete emptying, frequent urination and cloudy urine for people matching the label's physical-constitution description.
Active ingredients and quantities
Gorinsan extract
2.55 g per 12-tablet daily dose, extracted from 11 listed crude drugs
Package sizes
48 or 96 tablets
Do not use without checking
Do not use under age 5 or as a substitute for urgent medical assessment when red flags are present.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Ask first during pregnancy, for older adults, medical treatment, easy diarrhea, swelling, high blood pressure, heart disease or kidney disease. Ask before long-term use.
A women’s health medicine example containing 13 herbal ingredients, vitamins and other listed ingredients.
Class 2TabletAge 15+Pregnancy checkBreastfeeding warning
Active ingredient check
Rhubarb · Peony root · Japanese angelica root · Vitamins B1/B2/B6/B12 · Folic acid · Vitamin E
How to take: Age 15 or older: 4 tablets after each meal, 3 times a day. Under 15: do not use.
!New, severe, persistent or unusual bleeding, severe pelvic pain, pregnancy-related symptoms, chest pain, fainting or marked anemia symptoms need medical care.
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Indications and effects
Label-listed symptoms related to menopause and women's health, including hot flushes, menstrual irregularity or pain, cold sensitivity, dizziness, headache, palpitations, shoulder stiffness and other listed symptoms.
Active ingredients and quantities
Herbal ingredients
13 listed crude-drug ingredients per 12-tablet daily dose
Vitamins and related ingredients
Vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, E, folic acid and other listed ingredients
Package sizes
84, 252, 420 or 840 tablets
Do not use without checking
Do not use under age 15. If breastfeeding, either do not use or avoid breastfeeding while using it according to the label.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Ask first during pregnancy, medical treatment, with a medicine allergy history, physical weakness, or a weak stomach and tendency to diarrhea.
How to take: Age 15 or older: apply a suitable amount directly to the affected area, or on gauze, 1 to 3 times a day. Under 15: do not use.
!Heavy or repeated bleeding, black stool, fever, severe pain, a lump that cannot be reduced, dizziness or symptoms lasting about 10 days need medical assessment.
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Indications and effects
Relief of pain, bleeding, swelling and itching from hemorrhoids and anal fissures.
Active ingredients and quantities
Prednisolone acetate
0.5 mg per 1 g
Lidocaine
30 mg per 1 g
Allantoin
10 mg per 1 g
Tocopherol acetate
25 mg per 1 g
Package sizes
20 g or 6 g × 2 tubes
Do not use without checking
Do not use under age 15, outside the anal area, or after a previous reaction to an ingredient.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Ask first during pregnancy, medical treatment, with a medicine allergy history, or when the cause of pain or bleeding is uncertain.
How to take: Age 15+: 2 tablets with water per dose, at most twice daily, at least 6 hours apart. Avoid an empty stomach. Under 15: do not use.
!Drowsiness risk: do not drive. Avoid alcohol and other pain, cold, sedative or motion-sickness medicines.
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Indications and effects
Headache, menstrual pain, toothache, sore throat, joint or muscle pain, neuralgia, back or shoulder pain, earache, pain after tooth extraction or injury, fever and chills.
Active ingredients and quantities
Ibuprofen
200 mg per 2 tablets
Magnesium oxide
100 mg per 2 tablets
Allylisopropylacetylurea
60 mg per 2 tablets
Anhydrous caffeine
80 mg per 2 tablets
Package sizes
20, 40 or 60 tablets
Do not use without checking
Under 15; within 12 weeks of the expected delivery date; previous ingredient allergy or asthma triggered by pain or cold medicines. Avoid prolonged use.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Ask first during pregnancy or breastfeeding, in older age, during treatment, or with allergies, heart, kidney or liver disease, lupus, mixed connective tissue disease, or a history of ulcers, ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.
Stop and consult if persistent or worsening
Stop and seek advice if symptoms persist after 3 to 4 doses.
How to take: Age 15+: 2 tablets with water per dose, at most 3 times daily, at least 4 hours apart. Avoid an empty stomach. Under 15: do not use.
!Contains both ibuprofen and acetaminophen. Avoid other pain or cold medicines. Drowsiness risk: do not drive or drink alcohol.
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Indications and effects
Headache, menstrual pain, back or shoulder pain, toothache, sore throat, joint or muscle pain, neuralgia, earache, pain after tooth extraction or injury, fever and chills.
Active ingredients and quantities
Ibuprofen
130 mg per 2 tablets
Acetaminophen
130 mg per 2 tablets
Anhydrous caffeine
80 mg per 2 tablets
Allylisopropylacetylurea
60 mg per 2 tablets
Dried aluminum hydroxide gel
70 mg per 2 tablets
Package sizes
20 or 40 tablets currently listed by Lion
Do not use without checking
Under 15; within 12 weeks of the expected delivery date; previous ingredient allergy or asthma triggered by pain or cold medicines. Do not combine with sedatives or motion-sickness medicines or use continuously for long periods.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Ask first during pregnancy or breastfeeding, in older age, during treatment, or with allergies, heart, kidney or liver disease, lupus, mixed connective tissue disease, or a history of ulcers, ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.
Stop and consult if persistent or worsening
Stop and seek advice if symptoms persist after 5 to 6 doses.
How to take: Take 3 times daily with water, preferably within 30 minutes after meals. Age 15+: 3 tablets per dose. Age 12 to 14: 2 tablets per dose. Under 12: do not use.
!Do not drive or drink alcohol. Avoid overlapping cold, pain, cough, antihistamine or sedative medicines. Do not breastfeed while taking this product.
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Indications and effects
Relief of cold-related cough, phlegm, sore throat, sneezing, runny or blocked nose, chills, fever, headache, joint pain and muscle pain.
Active ingredients and quantities
Guaifenesin
60 mg per 3 tablets
Dihydrocodeine phosphate
8 mg per 3 tablets
dl-Methylephedrine hydrochloride
20 mg per 3 tablets
Acetaminophen
300 mg per 3 tablets
Chlorpheniramine maleate
2.5 mg per 3 tablets
Anhydrous caffeine
25 mg per 3 tablets
Riboflavin
4 mg per 3 tablets
Package sizes
130 or 210 tablets
Do not use without checking
Under 12, previous ingredient allergy, or asthma triggered by pain or cold medicines. Do not exceed the dose or use for long periods.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Ask first during pregnancy, in older age, during treatment, or with high fever, urinary difficulty, allergies, thyroid disease, diabetes, hypertension, heart, liver or kidney disease, ulcers, glaucoma, breathing disorders, sleep apnea or obesity.
Stop and consult if persistent or worsening
Stop and seek advice if symptoms persist after 5 to 6 doses.
How to take: Instill 2 to 3 drops into the affected eye, 5 to 6 times daily. Supervise use by children.
!Overuse risks increased redness and sensitivity to light. Stop for worsening redness, itching, swelling or stinging.
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Indications and effects
Eye fatigue, redness, itching, discharge-related blur, eyelid inflammation, UV-related eye inflammation and discomfort with hard contact lenses; label-listed use after swimming or dust or sweat exposure.
Active ingredients and quantities
Neostigmine methylsulfate
0.005%
Taurine
1.0%
Potassium L-aspartate
1.0%
Tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride
0.05%
Chlorpheniramine maleate
0.03%
Epsilon-aminocaproic acid
1.0%
Package sizes
12 mL
Do not use without checking
Do not use while wearing soft contact lenses, swallow, share the bottle, or use contaminated solution. Keep the tip clear of the eye and eyelashes.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Ask first with glaucoma, severe eye pain, medicine allergies or ongoing eye treatment. Ask pharmacy staff about use for a young child.
Stop and consult if persistent or worsening
Stop and seek advice if blurred vision persists or symptoms do not improve within 5 to 6 days.
How to take: Instill 2 to 3 drops into the affected eye, 5 to 6 times daily. Supervise use by children.
!Overuse risks increased redness and sensitivity to light. Stop for worsening redness, itching, swelling or stinging.
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Indications and effects
Eye fatigue, redness, itching, discharge-related blur, eyelid inflammation, UV-related eye inflammation and discomfort with hard contact lenses; label-listed use after swimming or dust or sweat exposure.
Active ingredients and quantities
Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
0.1%
Taurine
1.0%
Potassium L-aspartate
1.0%
Neostigmine methylsulfate
0.005%
Tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride
0.05%
Chlorpheniramine maleate
0.03%
Epsilon-aminocaproic acid
1.0%
Package sizes
12 mL
Do not use without checking
Do not use while wearing soft contact lenses, swallow, share the bottle, or use contaminated solution. Keep the tip clear of the eye and eyelashes.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Ask first with glaucoma, severe eye pain, medicine allergies or ongoing eye treatment. Ask pharmacy staff about use for a young child.
Stop and consult if persistent or worsening
Stop and seek advice if blurred vision persists or symptoms do not improve within 5 to 6 days.
How to take: Instill 2 to 3 drops into the affected eye, 5 to 6 times daily.
!Stop and seek advice for rash, increased redness, swelling, itching or stinging pain.
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Indications and effects
Tired, red or itchy eyes, eyelid inflammation, discharge-related blur, UV-related eye inflammation and discomfort with hard contact lenses; label-listed use after swimming or dust or sweat exposure.
Active ingredients and quantities
Tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride
0.05%
Neostigmine methylsulfate
0.003%
Zinc sulfate hydrate
0.05%
Chlorpheniramine maleate
0.03%
Vitamin B6
0.1%
Potassium L-aspartate
1.0%
Package sizes
12 mL
Do not use without checking
Do not exceed the labeled dose or substitute this formulation for Z! Contact b. Follow the package's lens restrictions.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Ask first with glaucoma, severe eye pain, medicine allergies or ongoing treatment.
Stop and consult if persistent or worsening
Stop and seek advice if blurred vision persists or symptoms do not improve within 5 to 6 days.
How to take: Age 15+: 1 tablet after each meal, 3 times daily, with water or warm water. Under 15: do not use.
!Stop for rash, abdominal pain or unexplained bruising. Seek prompt care for jaundice, dark urine or marked fatigue.
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Indications and effects
Stomach heaviness, overeating, poor appetite, stomach or abdominal bloating, heartburn, overdrinking, nausea, vomiting and a feeling of food remaining in the upper stomach.
Active ingredients and quantities
Teprenone
150 mg per 3-tablet daily dose
Atractylodes lancea rhizome dry extract
150 mg per 3 tablets, equivalent to 1.5 g crude drug
Magnolia bark dry extract
83.4 mg per 3 tablets, equivalent to 1.0 g crude drug
Lipase AP6
14.7 mg per 3-tablet daily dose
Package sizes
18, 36 or 72 tablets
Do not use without checking
Under 15, beyond expiry or above the labeled dose. Check the package before use.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Ask first during pregnancy, in older age, during treatment, or with medicine allergies or liver disease.
Stop and consult if persistent or worsening
Seek advice for persistent constipation, diarrhea or dry mouth, or no improvement after about 2 weeks.
How to take: Apply a suitable amount to the affected skin several times daily. The manufacturer's starting-age guide is 6 months. Supervise use by children.
!External skin use only. Avoid eyes, open wounds and infected skin. Stop if symptoms worsen or the skin becomes irritated.
Do not swallow, apply to chickenpox, fungal or pus-producing infections, wounds, mucous membranes or around the eyes, cover with airtight film, or use over a large facial area. Avoid prolonged use.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Ask first during pregnancy, during treatment, with medicine allergies, or for extensive, severely weeping or eroded skin.
Stop and consult if persistent or worsening
Stop and seek advice if symptoms persist after 5 to 6 days.
How to take: Age 15 or older: 2 caplets per dose, 3 times daily, preferably within 30 minutes after meals. Swallow without chewing with water or warm water. Under 15: do not use.
!May cause drowsiness: do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid alcohol before and after use. Do not combine with other cold, pain/fever, sedative, cough/expectorant or oral antihistamine medicines. Do not exceed the dose or use for more than 5 days. Stop and consult a healthcare professional if there is no improvement after 5-6 doses, especially if fever lasts 3 days or recurs.
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Indications and effects
Relief of cold-related cough, phlegm, sore throat, runny or blocked nose, sneezing, chills, fever, headache, joint pain and muscle pain.
Active ingredients and quantities
Ibuprofen
600 mg per 6-caplet daily dose
Dihydrocodeine phosphate
24 mg per 6-caplet daily dose
dl-Methylephedrine hydrochloride
60 mg per 6-caplet daily dose
Ambroxol hydrochloride
45 mg per 6-caplet daily dose
d-Chlorpheniramine maleate
3.5 mg per 6-caplet daily dose
Anhydrous caffeine
75 mg per 6-caplet daily dose
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)
12 mg per 6-caplet daily dose
Thiamine nitrate
25 mg per 6-caplet daily dose
Package sizes
12 or 24 caplets (PTP blister packs)
Do not use without checking
Do not use under age 15, with allergy to this product or its ingredients, after asthma triggered by cold or pain/fever medicines, or within 12 weeks of the expected delivery date. Do not use while being treated for stomach/duodenal ulcers, blood disorders, liver, kidney or heart disease, hypertension, or while receiving zidovudine. Avoid this medicine while breastfeeding, or stop breastfeeding if taking it.
Ask a pharmacist or doctor first
Consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered seller before use if receiving medical/dental treatment, pregnant or possibly pregnant, elderly, or with allergy history, high fever, difficulty urinating, thyroid disease, diabetes, glaucoma, systemic lupus erythematosus, mixed connective tissue disease, impaired breathing, obstructive sleep apnea, obesity or bronchial asthma. Also consult with a history of stomach/duodenal ulcers, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, blood disorders, liver or kidney disease.
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