JapanMedGuide | JapanMedGuide

Lost or Forgot Your Prescription Medicine in Japan? What Travelers Should Do

A quick guide for travelers who lost, forgot, or ran out of prescription medicine in Japan, including urgent care, insurance, documents, clinics, pharmacies, and import-rule checks.

2026.08.03

Travel Medical Care

Which Pabron Should I Buy in Japan? A Quick Guide to Japanese Cold Medicine

A quick guide to comparing common Pabron cold medicines in Japan by age, main symptom, dosage form, ingredients, drowsiness, and pharmacist checks.

2026.07.31

Cold & Respiratory

Where Should I Go If I Feel Sick in Japan? Drugstore, Pharmacy, Clinic, Hospital, or 119

A quick guide for travelers who feel sick in Japan and need to choose between a drugstore, pharmacy, clinic, hospital, 119, English-friendly care, and travel insurance cost checks.

2026.07.29

Travel Medical Care

Which Ohta’s Isan Should I Buy in Japan? A Quick Guide to Japanese Stomach Medicine

A quick guide to comparing Ohta's Isan stomach medicine products in Japan, including powder, packets, tablets, Kampo, chewable, and compact options.

2026.07.27

Stomach & Digestive

Travelmin vs Aneron in Japan: Which Motion Sickness Medicine Should Travelers Buy?

A quick guide to comparing Travelmin and Aneron motion sickness medicines in Japan, including age ranges, once-daily options, water-free tablets, ingredients, and drowsiness warnings.

2026.07.24

Travel Medical Care未分類

Which Bufferin Should I Buy in Japan? A Quick Guide to the OTC Pain Reliever Series

A quick guide to comparing Bufferin pain relievers in Japan, including adult and child options, active ingredients, drowsiness warnings, and age checks.

2026.07.22

Pain & Fever

Which EVE Pain Reliever Should I Buy in Japan? A Quick Guide to Ibuprofen OTC Medicine

A quick guide to comparing EVE pain relievers in Japan, including EVE A, EVE A EX, EVE Quick, EVE Quick DX, and EVE Three Shot Premium.

2026.07.20

Pain & Fever

Which Loxonin S Should I Buy in Japan? A Quick Guide to the Oral OTC Pain Medicine Series

A quick guide to comparing oral Loxonin S products in Japan, including Plus, Quick, Premium, Premium Fine, pharmacist checks, age limits, drowsiness warnings, and when to seek care.

2026.07.17

Pain & Fever

Antacid vs H2 Blocker vs PPI in Japan: How to Compare OTC Stomach Medicine Types

A quick comparison of antacids, H2 blockers, and PPIs in Japan, including ingredient clues, pharmacist checks, heartburn terms, and when to seek care.

2026.07.15

Stomach & Digestive

Loxoprofen vs Acetaminophen in Japan: Pain, Fever, Inflammation, and Age Checks

A short comparison of loxoprofen and acetaminophen in Japan, including anti-inflammatory effect, age limits, pharmacist checks, and duplicate medicine risks.

2026.07.13

Pain & Fever