Japanese OTC medicine

Hemorrhoid Medicine in Japan: OTC Ointments, Suppositories, and When to See a Doctor

A practical guide to Japanese OTC hemorrhoid medicine label clues, product types, pharmacy phrases, and warning signs such as bleeding, severe pain, fever, or pus-like discharge.

2026.07.03

Stomach & Digestive

Heartburn Medicine in Japan: OTC Ingredients for Acid Reflux and Mukamuka

A quick guide to Japanese OTC ingredient names for heartburn, acid reflux, sour stomach, and mukamuka, with pharmacy phrases and warning signs.

2026.06.29

Stomach & Digestive

Runny Nose and Allergy Medicine in Japan: Antihistamines, Nasal Sprays, and Decongestants

2026.06.02

Allergy-like SymptomsCold & RespiratorySymptoms & Self-Care

Sore Throat Medicine in Japan: Lozenges, Gargles, Sprays, and Pain Relief

Learn how to read Japanese sore throat medicine labels, including lozenges, gargles, throat sprays, anti-inflammatory ingredients, pain relief ingredients, duplicate medicine risks, and warning signs.

2026.06.01

Cold & RespiratorySymptoms & Self-Care

Cough Medicine in Japan: What to Check Before Buying OTC Medicine

A safety-first guide to OTC cough medicine in Japan, including dry cough, phlegm, duplicate ingredients, asthma warning signs, and when to seek medical care.

2026.05.31

Cold & RespiratorySymptoms & Self-Care

Stomach Problems in Japan: OTC Medicine, Ingredients, and When to See a Doctor

A quick traveler guide to Japanese OTC stomach medicine, including symptom words, ingredient clues, pharmacist checks, warning signs, and related JapanMedGuide articles.

2026.05.27

Stomach & DigestiveSymptoms & Self-Care

Drugstore Basics in Japan: How to Buy OTC Medicine Safely

A practical guide to buying OTC medicine at Japanese drugstores, including where to go, what labels to check, pharmacist availability, duplicate ingredients, and when to see a doctor.

2026.05.22

Drugstore & Pharmacy BasicsTravel Medical Care