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Not all medicine goes in your body — some of it goes on it. Find the most popular topical medicines available at Japanese drug stores, including pain relief patches and creams, itch relief, and fever relief strips.
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Not all pain relief goes in your body; some of it goes on it. Whether you need an adhesive patch, cream, gel, or lotion for muscle or arthritis pain, you can find the most popular options available at Japanese drug stores below.
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This flexible pain relief tape is for relief of muscle and arthritis pain. Contains menthol for a cooling sensation. It is available in small (7cm x 10cm) and large (10cm x 14cm) sizes.
Active ingredients (per 100g mass):
Inactive ingredients: Hydrogenated rosin glycol ester, styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, zinc stearate, BHT, polyisobutylene, liquid paraffin, and 1 other ingredient (ingredient name not specified by company).
Instructions for use: Adults and children 15 years and over: Remove the film on the sticky side of the patch and apply to the affected area not more than twice daily. Children under 15 should not use this product.
Apply only to clean, dry, unabraded skin. If you have sensitive skin, a patch test is recommended (cut a small square off the product and apply to the inner arm for 12 hours or more before using the product. Only use the product after confirming that no symptoms such as rash/redness, itching, or skin eruptions occur.).
This product is designed to treat pain symptoms, not treat diseases.
See the sources below for full product inserts.
Small size English source: https://www.hisamitsu.info/productinfo/pdf/en/eng_3-4_feitas50_ol.pdf
Small size Japanese source: https://www.hisamitsu.co.jp/healthcare/products/pdf/068.pdf
Large size English source: https://www.hisamitsu.info/productinfo/pdf/en/eng_3-5_feitas50Oban_ol.pdf
Large size Japanese source: https://www.hisamitsu.co.jp/healthcare/products/pdf/069.pdf
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This flexible pain relief tape is for relief of muscle and arthritis pain. Contains nonylic acid vanillyl amide for a warming sensation. It is available in small (7cm x 10cm) and large (10cm x 14cm) sizes.
Active ingredients (per 100g mass):
Inactive ingredients: Hydrogenated rosin glycol ester, styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, zinc stearate, BHT, polyisobutylene, liquid paraffin, and 1 other ingredient (ingredient name not specified by company).
Instructions for use: Adults and children 15 years and over: Remove the film on the sticky side of the patch and apply to the affected area not more than twice daily. Children under 15 should not use this product.
Apply only to clean, dry, unabraded skin. If you have sensitive skin, a patch test is recommended (cut a small square off the product and apply to the inner arm for 12 hours or more before using the product. Only use the product after confirming that no symptoms such as rash/redness, itching, or skin eruptions occur.).
This product is designed to treat pain symptoms, not treat diseases.
See the sources below for full product inserts.
Small size English source: https://www.hisamitsu.info/productinfo/pdf/en/eng_3-6_feitas50Onkan_ol.pdf
Small size Japanese source: https://www.hisamitsu.co.jp/healthcare/products/pdf/074.pdf
Large size English source: https://www.hisamitsu.info/productinfo/pdf/en/eng_3-7_feitas50OnkanOban_ol.pdf
Large size Japanese source: https://www.hisamitsu.co.jp/healthcare/products/pdf/075.pdf
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This extra strength flexible pain relief tape is for relief of muscle and arthritis pain. Contains menthol for a cooling sensation. It is available in small (7cm x 10cm) and large (10cm x 14cm) sizes.
Active ingredients (per 100g mass):
Inactive ingredients: Styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, terpene resin, BHT, polyisobutylene, liquid paraffin, and 2 other ingredients (ingredient names not specified by company).
Instructions for use: Adults and children 15 years and over: Remove the film on the sticky side of the patch and apply 1 to 2 patches to the affected area once per day. Do not use more than 2 patches per application. Do not use at the same time as other topical pain relief products that contain the same or similar ingredients. Children under 15 should not use this product.
Apply only to clean, dry, unabraded skin. If you have sensitive skin, a patch test is recommended (cut a small square off the product and apply to the inner arm for 12 hours or more before using the product. Only use the product after confirming that no symptoms such as rash/redness, itching, or skin eruptions occur.).
This product is designed to treat pain symptoms, not treat diseases.
See the sources below for full product inserts.
Small size English source: https://www.hisamitsu.info/productinfo/pdf/en/eng_3-10_feitasZalfaDicsas_ol.pdf
Small size Japanese source: https://www.hisamitsu.co.jp/healthcare/products/pdf/076.pdf
Large size English source: https://www.hisamitsu.info/productinfo/pdf/en/eng_3-11_feitasZalfaDicsasOban_ol.pdf
Large size Japanese source: https://www.hisamitsu.co.jp/healthcare/products/pdf/077.pdf
This extra strength pain relief lotion is for muscle and arthritis pain. Contains menthol for a cooling sensation. Bottle design allows you to apply it without getting the product on your hands.
Active ingredients (per 100g):
Inactive ingredients: Diisopropyl adipate, isopropanol, lactate, propylene glycol, polysorbate 80
Instructions for use: Adults and children age 15 and over: Apply as needed 3-4 times per day to the affected area. After application, do not cover the site of the application with unbreathable materials such as plastic film wrap.
Do not use with or at the same time as other topical medicines that contain the same or similar ingredients. Children under 15 should not use this product. Do not use more than 50ml of this product per week.
Keep this product away from fire. It is classified as a Class II petroleum, water-soluble, hazard class III because it contains isopropanol and propylene glycol.
This product is designed to treat pain symptoms, not treat diseases.
See the sources below for full product inserts.
English source: https://www.hisamitsu.info/productinfo/pdf/en/eng_6-7_feitasZalfaLotion_ol.pdf
Japanese source: https://www.hisamitsu.co.jp/healthcare/products/pdf/072.pdf
This extra strength pain relieving cream is for treating muscle and arthritis pain.
Active ingredients (per 1g):
Inactive ingredients: l-menthol, white petrolatum, isopropyl myristate, squalene, propylene glycol, polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil, dibutyl hydroxy toluene, methyl-p-hydroxybenzonate, butyl-p-hydroxybenzonate, carboxyvinyl polymer, pH regulator, and 2 other ingredients (ingredient names not specified by company)
Instructions for use: Adults and children age 15 and over: Apply as needed 3-4 times per day to the affected area. After application, do not cover the site of the application with unbreathable materials such as plastic film wrap. Do not use with or at the same time as other topical medicines that contain the same or similar ingredients. Children under 15 should not use this product. Do not use more than 50g of this product per week
This product is designed to treat pain symptoms, not treat diseases.
See the sources below for full product inserts.
English source: https://www.hisamitsu.info/productinfo/pdf/en/eng_6-6_feitasZCream_ol.pdf
Japanese source: https://www.hisamitsu.co.jp/healthcare/products/pdf/073.pdf
This extra strength pain relieving gel is for treating muscle and arthritis pain.
Active ingredients (per 1g):
Inactive ingredients: Diisopropyl adipate, isopropanol, lactic acid, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, sodium pyrosulfite
Instructions for use: Adults and children age 15 and over: Apply as needed 3-4 times per day to the affected area. After application, do not cover the site of the application with unbreathable materials such as plastic film wrap.
Do not use with or at the same time as other topical medicines that contain the same or similar ingredients. Children under 15 should not use this product. Do not use more than 50g of this product per week.
Keep this product away from fire. It is classified as a Class II petroleum, hazard Class III (isopropanol), water-soluble.
This product is designed to treat pain symptoms, not treat diseases.
See the sources below for full product inserts.
English source: https://www.hisamitsu.info/productinfo/pdf/en/eng_6-5_feitasZGel_ol.pdf
Japanese source: https://www.hisamitsu.co.jp/healthcare/products/pdf/063.pdf
Analgesic anti-inflammatory patches. Contains wintergreen oil and menthol for a cooling sensation. Patches are 4.6cm x 7.2cm.
Active ingredients (per 100g mass):
Inactive ingredients: Silicate AI, perfume, titanium oxide, styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, terpene resin, polyisobutylene, liquid paraffin
Instructions for use: Apply patches to affected area several times per day. Children should use this product only under adult supervision. This product does not contain any NSAIDs or strong drugs, so there is little to no chance of overdose. If skin irritation occurs, stop using.
Apply only to clean, dry, unabraded skin. If you have sensitive skin, a patch test is recommended (cut a small square off the product and apply to the inner arm for 12 hours or more before using the product. Only use the product after confirming that no symptoms such as rash/redness, itching, or skin eruptions occur.).
This product is designed to treat pain symptoms, not treat diseases.
See the sources below for full product inserts.
English source: https://www.hisamitsu.info/productinfo/pdf/en/eng_1-1_salonpas_ol.pdf
Japanese source: https://www.hisamitsu.co.jp/healthcare/products/pdf/063.pdf
Soothing, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, cooling gel patch. Flexible patches wrap around joints easily. Patches are 10cm x 14cm.
Active ingredients (per 100g mass):
Inactive ingredients: Isopropyl methylphenol, glycerin, silicate Al, perfume, titanium oxide, gelatin, partially neutralized polyacrylic acid, polyvinyl alcohol (partially saponified), and 3 other ingredients (ingredient names not specified by company)
Instructions for use: Apply to the affected area once or twice per day. Children should use this product only under adult supervision. If skin irritation occurs, stop using.
Apply only to clean, dry, unabraded skin. If you have sensitive skin, a patch test is recommended (cut a small square off the product and apply to the inner arm for 12 hours or more before using the product. Only use the product after confirming that no symptoms such as rash/redness, itching, or skin eruptions occur.).
This product is designed to treat pain symptoms, not treat diseases.
See the sources below for full product inserts.
English source: https://www.hisamitsu.info/productinfo/pdf/en/eng_2-1_nobinobisalonsipS_ol.pdf
Japanese source: https://www.hisamitsu.co.jp/healthcare/products/pdf/031.pdf
Adhesive analgesic patches for relief of muscle and arthritis pain.
Active ingredients (per 100g mass (0.54m²)):
Inactive ingredients: Zinc oxide, dibutyl hydroxy toluene, raw rubber, polyisoprene, rosin ester, and 2 other ingredients (ingredient names not specified by company)
Instructions for use: Apply to the affected area once or twice per day. Children should use this product only under adult supervision. If skin irritation occurs, stop using and consult a physician. If symptoms do not improve in 5-6 days, stop using and consult a physician.
Apply only to clean, dry, unabraded skin. If you have sensitive skin, a patch test is recommended (cut a small square off the product and apply to the inner arm for 12 hours or more before using the product. Only use the product after confirming that no symptoms such as rash/redness, itching, or skin eruptions occur.).
Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. After opening, use the product in as short a time frame as possible to maintain freshness.
This product is designed to treat pain symptoms, not treat diseases.
This company does not provide information on its products in English. If you have any concerns about this product or its contents, see the Japanese source below and consult a friend or coworker.
Japanese source: https://www.catalog-taisho.com/pdf_product/06364_Explanation1.pdf
This pain relief lotion is for muscle and arthritis pain. Contains menthol for a cooling sensation. Bottle design allows you to apply it without getting the product on your hands.
Active ingredients (per 100g):
Inactive ingredients: Propylene glycol, ethanol, 8-acetyl sucrose
Instructions for use: Apply as needed to the affected area. Children under 15 should only use this product under adult supervision. Do not get in eyes. For external use only. After application, do not cover the site of the application with unbreathable materials such as plastic film wrap. Do not use with or at the same time as other topical medicines that contain the same or similar ingredients.
If your symptoms do not improve after using this product for 5-6 days, discontinue use and consult a physician.
While using this product, if you experience any skin irritation like redness, rash, hives, or other skin eruptions, wash your skin with soap and water and take the product package with you to the doctor.
Store this product in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.
Keep this product away from heat and fire, as it contains ethanol.
This product is designed to treat pain symptoms, not treat diseases.
This company does not provide information on its products in English. If you have any concerns about this product or its contents, see the Japanese source below and consult a friend or coworker.
Japanese source: https://naishitoru.jp/seihin/nan_y/pdf/nan_y.pdf
Active ingredients (per 100g):
Inactive ingredients: Carboxy vinyl polymer, hydroxypropyl cellulose, ethanol, polyethylene glycol, triethanolamine, BHT
Instructions for use: Apply as needed to the affected area. Children under 15 should only use this product under adult supervision. Do not get in eyes. For external use only. After application, do not cover the site of the application with unbreathable materials such as plastic film wrap. Do not use with or at the same time as other topical medicines that contain the same or similar ingredients.
If your symptoms do not improve after using this product for 5-6 days, discontinue use and consult a physician.
While using this product, if you experience any skin irritation like redness, rash, hives, or other skin eruptions, wash your skin with soap and water and take the product package with you to the doctor.
Store this product in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.
Keep this product away from heat and fire, as it contains ethanol.
This product is designed to treat pain symptoms, not treat diseases.
This company does not provide information on its products in English. If you have any concerns about this product or its contents, see the Japanese source below and consult a friend or coworker.
Japanese source: https://naishitoru.jp/seihin/nan_g/pdf/nan_g.pdf
This extra strength pain relief lotion is for muscle and arthritis pain. Long bottle design allows you to apply it in hard to reach places without getting the product on your hands.
Active ingredients (per 100g):
Inactive ingredients: Glycyrrhetinic acid, isopropyl myristate, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, lactic acid, ethanol
Instructions for use: Adults and children age 15 and over: Apply as needed 3-4 times per day to the affected area. After application, do not cover the site of the application with unbreathable materials such as plastic film wrap. Do not use with or at the same time as other topical medicines that contain the same or similar ingredients. Children under 15 should not use this product. Do not use more than 50g of this product per week. Keep this product away from fire. It is classified as Alcohol Hazard class II (ethanol), water-soluble.
If your symptoms do not improve after using this product for 5-6 days, discontinue use and consult a physician.
While using this product, if you experience any skin irritation like redness, rash, hives, or other skin eruptions, wash your skin with soap and water and take the product package with you to the doctor.
Store this product in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.
This product is designed to treat pain symptoms, not treat diseases.
This company does not provide information on its products in English. If you have any concerns about this product or its contents, see the Japanese source below and consult a friend or coworker.
Japanese source: https://naishitoru.jp/seihin/an_neo/index.html
These creams and lotions provide relief from itching caused by insect bites, allergic dermatitis, rash, hives, heat rash, and dry skin.
Itch relief cream for insect bites, allergic dermatitis, rash, hives, and heat rash.
Active ingredients:
Inactive ingredients: Sucrose fatty acid ester, polyoxyethylene cetyl ether, hydrogenated soybean phospholipid (hydrogenated lecithin), sodium edetic acid, nicotinic acid amide, diisopropanolamine, carboxyvinyl polymer, glycerin, 1,3-butylene glycol, stearyl alcohol, cetanol, glycerin tri-isooctanoate, vaseline, sodium lactate (fruit acid), dimethylpolysiloxane
Instructions for use: Apply as needed to affected area.
Children under 15 should only use this product under adult supervision. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush immediately with water. If irritation, redness, or watering of the eyes persists, consult a physician. Do not ingest. Ingestion of small amounts of this product may result in drowsiness.
If more than 20g of this product is ingested or you experience dizziness, nausea, or malaise while using this product, seek immediate medical attention. In the event that you need to consult a physician regarding a side effect of this product, be sure to bring the product with you to show to your doctor.
Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
Keep out of reach of children.
This company does not provide information on its products in English. If you have any concerns about this product or its contents, see the Japanese source below and consult a friend or coworker.
Japanese source: https://www.ikedamohando.co.jp/products/pdf/muhisoft_gx_c.pdf
Itch relief lotion for insect bites, allergic dermatitis, rash, hives, and heat rash.
Active ingredients:
Inactive ingredients: Stearic acid macrogol, polyoxyethylene hardened castor oil, sorbitan stearate, hydrogenated soybean phospholipid (hydrogenated lecithin), edetic acid Na, nicotinic acid amide, diisopropanolamine, carboxyvinyl polymer, glycerin, 1,3-butylene glycol, cetanol, glyceryl triisooctanoate, sodium lactate (fruit acid)
Instructions for use: Apply as needed to affected area.
Children under 15 should only use this product under adult supervision. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush immediately with water. If irritation, redness, or watering of the eyes persists, consult a physician. Do not ingest. Ingestion of small amounts of this product may result in drowsiness.
If more than 20g of this product is ingested or you experience dizziness, nausea, or malaise while using this product, seek immediate medical attention. In the event that you need to consult a physician regarding a side effect of this product, be sure to bring the product with you to show to your doctor.
Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
Keep out of reach of children.
This company does not provide information on its products in English. If you have any concerns about this product or its contents, see the Japanese source below and consult a friend or coworker.
Japanese source: https://www.ikedamohando.co.jp/products/pdf/muhisoft_gx_r.pdf
Itch relief cream for insect bites, allergic dermatitis, rash, hives, and heat rash.
Active ingredients (per 1g):
Inactive ingredients: Liquid paraffin, glycerin, 1,3-butylene glycol, urea, Glycerin stearate, triethanolamine, Isopropyl palmitate, etomacrogol, sodium lactate, carboxyvinyl polymer, cetanol, cholesterol, l-menthol, magnesium chloride
Instructions for use: Apply as needed to affected area.
Children under 15 should only use this product under adult supervision. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush immediately with water. If irritation, redness, or watering of the eyes persists, consult a physician. In the event that you need to consult a physician regarding a side effect of this product, be sure to bring the product with you to show to your doctor.
Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
Keep out of reach of children.
This company does not provide information on its products in English. If you have any concerns about this product or its contents, see the Japanese source below and consult a friend or coworker.
Japanese source: https://jp.rohto.com/~/media/com/ad/ad-cream/4987241124312.pdf
For relief of itching caused by dry skin.
Active ingredients (per 1g):
Inactive ingredients: Glycerin, glyceryl stearate, sodium lactate, liquid paraffin, isopropyl palmitate, cetanol, cetomacrogol, cholesterol, Triethanolamine, xanthan gum, carrageenan, l-menthol, lactic acid, magnesium chloride
Instructions for use: Apply as needed to affected area.
Children under 15 should only use this product under adult supervision. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush immediately with water. If irritation, redness, or watering of the eyes persists, consult a physician. In the event that you need to consult a physician regarding a side effect of this product, be sure to bring the product with you to show to your doctor.
Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
Keep out of reach of children.
This company does not provide information on its products in English. If you have any concerns about this product or its contents, see the Japanese source below and consult a friend or coworker.
Japanese source: https://jp.rohto.com/~/media/com/ad/ad-milk/4987241124343.pdf
These cooling sheets can be applied to the forehead to provide comfort and help reduce a low-grade fever in babies, children, and adults. In the event of a high-grade fever, do not use these products — go directly to the hospital.
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These sheets are for reducing low-grade fevers in babies, children and adults. Apply to forehead to provide relief from fever and help reduce a low-grade fever. Do not store this product in the freezer.
In the event of a high-grade fever, do not use this product. Go directly to the hospital.
If you experience any skin irritation (itching, redness, burning) stop use immediately. If symptoms persist, consult a physician.
The company that makes this product does not provide any information on its ingredients in English OR Japanese. If you have sensitive skin or skin allergies, use of this product is not recommended.
The available types are as follows:
Japanese source: https://www.kobayashi.co.jp/seihin/nss/index.html
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Moisture-rich sheets made of Pac-55 (85% water content) for reducing low-grade fevers in babies, children and adults. Apply to forehead to provide relief from fever and help reduce a low-grade fever for up to 8 hours. Do not store this product in the freezer.
In the event of a high-grade fever, do not use this product. Go directly to the hospital.
If you experience any skin irritation (itching, redness, burning) stop use immediately. If symptoms persist, consult a physician.
The company that makes this product does not provide any information on its ingredients in English OR Japanese. If you have sensitive skin or skin allergies, use of this product is not recommended.
The available types are as follows:
Japanese source: https://www.lion.co.jp/ja/products/186
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