Cold & Allergy
Cough, sore throat, fever, hay fever, kampo
Japanese Kampo OTC: A Pharmacist's Beginner Guide to Kakkonto, Shoseiryuto, Goreisan & More
A licensed Japanese pharmacist's guide to over-the-counter kampo medicines sold at Japanese drugstores. Seven key formulas β Kakkonto for early cold, Shoseiryuto for hay fever, Goreisan for hangover, Keishi-bukuryo-gan for menstrual symptoms, and more β with safety notes on licorice and ephedra.
OTC Medicine for Children in Japan: A Pharmacist's Guide for Foreign Parents
Pediatric OTC in Japan β how to find acetaminophen, why aspirin is off-limits, and how Japanese product lines for kids differ. Age limits, brand traps, and when to see a doctor.
Hay Fever Medicine in Japan: Allegra, Claritin, and Alesion Guide
A pharmacist's guide to OTC hay fever medicines available in Japan (Allegra FX, Claritin EX, Alesion 20), including ingredients, drowsiness, and how to buy them.
Cold Medicine in Japan: What Foreigners Need to Know
Confused by Japanese cold medicine? Learn which OTC drugs work for your symptoms, how to read labels, and what to tell the pharmacist. Pharmacist-reviewed guide.