Cold & Flu
Cough, sore throat, fever, runny nose
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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.
2026-04-23Read more β
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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.
2026-04-21Read more β