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Pain Relief Patches & Creams · Itch Relief

Not all medicine goes in your body — some of it goes on it. Here are pain-relief patches, gels and lotions for sore muscles, shoulders and backs, and creams and lotions for itchy skin, sold at Japanese drugstores. Each shows its Japanese name, so you can match it to the box. Use the tabs to see one type, or scroll to see them all.

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Feitas Zα Dicsas

フェイタスZαジクサス

Feitas Zα Dicsas, 21 patches, box

Uses:

Relief of pain from: lower back pain, muscle pain, shoulder pain that comes with stiff shoulders, joint pain, tendon sheath inflammation (hand and wrist pain), elbow pain (such as tennis elbow), bruises, and sprains. The insert calls it a pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory patch (経皮鎮痛消炎テープ剤) with 2.0% diclofenac sodium and 3.5% l-menthol. It has a faint scent, and it stretches in every direction to fit the skin.

Active ingredients (per 100 g of the adhesive mass):

  • Diclofenac sodium (ジクロフェナクナトリウム) 2.0 g, a pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory ingredient
  • l-Menthol (ℓ-メントール) 3.5 g

Ages 15 and over. Under 15: Do not use this medicine.

  • Do not use it if you are pregnant or may be pregnant, or have ever had an asthma attack.
  • Do not use it on the skin around the eyes, on mucous membranes, on eczema, a contact rash, or wounds, or on places that are festering.
  • Do not use it with other topical pain relievers, and do not use it continuously for 2 weeks or more.
  • Use one or two patches once a day, and do not leave a patch on for more than 24 hours.
  • If symptoms have not improved after 5 to 6 days, stop using it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson.
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Directions & precautions

Classification:

Class 2 medicine (第2類医薬品). Sold with a pharmacist or registered salesperson on duty; you can take it off the shelf yourself.

Do not use:

  • If you have had an allergic reaction to this medicine or any of its ingredients.
  • If you have ever had an asthma attack.
  • If you are pregnant or may be pregnant.
  • If you are under 15.

Do not use on:

  • The skin around the eyes, or mucous membranes.
  • Eczema, a contact rash, or wounds.
  • Athlete's foot, ringworm, or similar, or places that are festering.

Do not use with:

  • Other topical pain relievers (外用鎮痛消炎薬).

Do not:

  • Use it continuously for 2 weeks or more.

Instructions for use:

Peel off the plastic film and apply 1 to 2 patches to the affected area, once a day. Do not use more than 2 patches at a time. Do not use other medicines that contain the same ingredient at the same time.

  • Do not let a child under 15 use it.
  • Follow the dosage directions strictly.
  • This medicine treats only symptoms such as pain and swelling, not the illness behind them. Use it only while you have symptoms.
  • If you have sensitive skin, stick a 1 to 2 cm square piece on the inside of your arm for about half a day or more before use, and check that no rash, redness, itching, or similar reaction appears.
  • Do not leave a patch on for more than 24 hours. Before you put another patch on the same place, check that no rash, redness, itching, or similar reaction has appeared there.
  • Do not use another topical medicine on the same place.
  • If you have been sweating or the area is wet, wipe it dry before use.

Inactive ingredients:

Styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, terpene resin, BHT, polyisobutylene, liquid paraffin, and 2 other ingredients (names not listed by the manufacturer).

Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson before use if you:

  • Are receiving treatment from a doctor.
  • Are using other medicines.
  • Have had an allergic reaction to a medicine or other substance.
  • Have had a rash or a similar skin reaction from a patch.
  • Have been diagnosed with a peptic ulcer, a blood disorder, liver disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, or influenza.
  • Are receiving any of these: quinolone antibacterials, triamterene, lithium, methotrexate, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers, steroids, diuretics, cyclosporine, or SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors).
  • Are elderly.

When to stop and seek advice:

If any of the following appear after using this medicine, they may be side effects. Stop using it at once and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson, taking the box with you:

  • Skin: Rash, redness, itching, contact rash, swelling, rough skin, stinging, pigmentation, blisters, or peeling flakes of skin.

Rare but serious reactions may occur. Seek medical attention immediately if you develop the following symptoms:

  • Shock (anaphylaxis): Itchy skin, hives, a hoarse voice, sneezing, an itchy throat, difficulty breathing, palpitations, or clouded consciousness soon after use.
  • Contact dermatitis and photosensitivity: Severe itching with a rash, redness, swelling, stinging, blisters, or weeping where the medicine was applied, or pigmentation or white patches. In some people a rash or itching spreads over the whole body. Symptoms may also appear on, or get worse in, skin that sunlight reaches.

If symptoms have not improved after 5 to 6 days of use, stop using it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson, taking the box with you.

Storage:

Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Do not transfer it to another container, as this may cause misuse or affect the quality. Do not use it after the expiry date. After opening, close the zip tightly.

Source: Japanese package insert (PDF) · Manufacturer product page
Translated from the Japanese insert (no revision date is printed on it) and the product page. Feitas Zα Dicsas information checked October 2, 2026.


Feitas Zα Dicsas Gel

フェイタスZαジクサスゲル

Feitas Zα Dicsas Gel, 50 g, box

Uses:

Relief of pain from: lower back pain, muscle pain, shoulder pain that comes with stiff shoulders, joint pain, tendon sheath inflammation (hand and wrist pain), elbow pain (such as tennis elbow), bruises, and sprains. It is a milky-white gel with diclofenac sodium, in an alcohol gel base that feels cool and dries fast. It has a faint scent.

Active ingredients (per 100 g):

  • Diclofenac sodium (ジクロフェナクナトリウム) 1.0 g, a pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory ingredient
  • l-Menthol (ℓ-メントール) 4.5 g
  • Glycyrrhetinic acid (グリチルレチン酸) 0.05 g
  • Nonivamide (ノニル酸ワニリルアミド) 0.02 g

Ages 15 and over. Under 15: Do not use this medicine.

  • Do not use it if you are pregnant or may be pregnant, or have ever had an asthma attack.
  • Do not use it on the skin around the eyes, on mucous membranes, on sensitive areas (face, scalp, underarms), on eczema, a contact rash, or wounds, or on places that are festering.
  • Do not use it with other topical pain relievers, do not use it for a long time, and do not cover it with plastic wrap or a tight bandage.
  • Do not use more than 50 g a week. Keep it away from fire.
  • If symptoms have not improved after 5 to 6 days, stop using it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson.
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Directions & precautions

Classification:

Class 2 medicine (第2類医薬品). Sold with a pharmacist or registered salesperson on duty; you can take it off the shelf yourself.

Do not use:

  • If you have had an allergic reaction to this medicine or any of its ingredients.
  • If you have ever had an asthma attack.
  • If you are pregnant or may be pregnant.
  • If you are under 15.

Do not use on:

  • The skin around the eyes, or mucous membranes.
  • Sensitive areas of skin (face, scalp, underarms).
  • Eczema, a contact rash, or wounds.
  • Athlete's foot, ringworm, or similar, or places that are festering.

Do not use with:

  • Other topical pain relievers (外用鎮痛消炎薬).

Do not:

  • Use it for a long time.

Instructions for use:

Apply an appropriate amount to the affected area, 3 to 4 times a day. Do not cover the area with plastic wrap or anything else that does not let the skin breathe. Do not use other medicines that contain the same ingredient at the same time.

  • Do not let a child under 15 use it.
  • Follow the dosage directions strictly.
  • This medicine treats only symptoms such as pain and swelling, not the illness behind them. Use it only while you have symptoms.
  • Keep it out of your eyes. If it gets in, wash right away with water or lukewarm water. If the symptoms are severe, see an eye doctor.
  • For external use only. Do not use more than 50 g a week.
  • Do not use another topical medicine on the same place.
  • Do not cover the area with wrap film, a support belt, or anything else airtight.
  • Wash your hands after use.

Inactive ingredients:

Ethanol, diethanolamine, hydrophobized hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, capsicum tincture (トウガラシチンキ), BHT, hydroxypropylcellulose, propylene glycol, polyoxyethylene behenyl ether, and 3 other ingredients.

Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson before use if you:

  • Are receiving treatment from a doctor.
  • Have had an allergic reaction to a medicine or other substance.
  • Are being treated with a quinolone antibacterial.

When to stop and seek advice:

If any of the following appear after using this medicine, they may be side effects. Stop using it at once and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson, taking the box with you:

  • Skin: Rash, redness, itching, contact rash, swelling, pain, rough skin, stinging, pigmentation, blisters, or peeling flakes of skin.

Rare but serious reactions may occur. Seek medical attention immediately if you develop the following symptoms:

  • Shock (anaphylaxis): Itchy skin, hives, a hoarse voice, sneezing, an itchy throat, difficulty breathing, palpitations, or clouded consciousness soon after use.
  • Contact dermatitis and photosensitivity: Severe itching with a rash, redness, swelling, stinging, blisters, or weeping where the medicine was applied, or pigmentation or white patches. In some people a rash or itching spreads over the whole body. Symptoms may also appear on, or get worse in, skin that sunlight reaches.

If symptoms have not improved after 5 to 6 days of use, stop using it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson, taking the box with you.

Storage:

Store in a cool place out of direct sunlight. Keep it away from fire (contains ethanol). Keep out of reach of children. Do not transfer it to another container, as this may cause misuse or affect the quality. Do not use it after the expiry date. Do not let it touch metal items (glasses, watches, accessories), chemical-fiber clothing, plastic, or painted furniture and floors, because it can discolor them or change their finish. It is a Class II petroleum product, hazard class III (ethanol), water-soluble.

Source: Japanese package insert (PDF) · Manufacturer product page
Translated from the Japanese insert (the file dates from 2019; no revision date is printed on it) and the product page. Feitas Zα Dicsas Gel information checked October 2, 2026.


Feitas Zα Lotion

フェイタスZαローション

Feitas Zα Lotion, 50 mL, box

Uses:

Relief of pain from: lower back pain, muscle pain, shoulder pain that comes with stiff shoulders, joint pain, tendon sheath inflammation (hand and wrist pain), elbow pain (such as tennis elbow), bruises, and sprains. It is a lotion with diclofenac sodium and 3.0% l-menthol, in a bottle designed so you can apply it to the shoulders and neck without getting it on your hands. It has a faint scent.

Active ingredients (per 100 g):

  • Diclofenac sodium (ジクロフェナクナトリウム) 1 g, a pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory ingredient
  • l-Menthol (ℓ-メントール) 3 g

Ages 15 and over. Under 15: Do not use this medicine.

  • Do not use it if you are pregnant or may be pregnant, or have ever had an asthma attack.
  • Do not use it on the skin around the eyes, on mucous membranes, on sensitive areas (face, scalp, underarms), on eczema, a contact rash, or wounds, or on places that are festering.
  • Do not use it with other topical pain relievers, do not use it for a long time, and do not cover it with plastic wrap or a tight bandage.
  • Do not use more than 50 mL a week. Keep it away from fire.
  • If symptoms have not improved after 5 to 6 days, stop using it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson.
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Directions & precautions

Classification:

Class 2 medicine (第2類医薬品). Sold with a pharmacist or registered salesperson on duty; you can take it off the shelf yourself.

Do not use:

  • If you have had an allergic reaction to this medicine or any of its ingredients.
  • If you have ever had an asthma attack.
  • If you are pregnant or may be pregnant.
  • If you are under 15.

Do not use on:

  • The skin around the eyes, or mucous membranes.
  • Sensitive areas of skin (face, scalp, underarms).
  • Eczema, a contact rash, or wounds.
  • Athlete's foot, ringworm, or similar, or places that are festering.

Do not use with:

  • Other topical pain relievers (外用鎮痛消炎薬).

Do not:

  • Use it for a long time.

Instructions for use:

Apply an appropriate amount to the affected area, 3 to 4 times a day. Do not cover the area with plastic wrap or anything else that does not let the skin breathe. Do not use other medicines that contain the same ingredient at the same time.

  • Do not let a child under 15 use it.
  • Follow the dosage directions strictly.
  • This medicine treats only symptoms such as pain and swelling, not the illness behind them. Use it only while you have symptoms.
  • For external use only. Do not use more than 50 mL a week.
  • Keep it out of your eyes. If it gets in, wash right away with water or lukewarm water. If the symptoms are severe, see an eye doctor.
  • Do not use another topical medicine on the same place.
  • Do not cover the area with wrap film, a support belt, or anything else airtight.

Inactive ingredients:

Diisopropyl adipate, isopropanol, lactic acid, propylene glycol, polysorbate 80.

Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson before use if you:

  • Are receiving treatment from a doctor.
  • Have had an allergic reaction to a medicine or other substance.
  • Are being treated with a quinolone antibacterial.

When to stop and seek advice:

If any of the following appear after using this medicine, they may be side effects. Stop using it at once and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson, taking the package insert with you:

  • Skin: Rash, redness, itching, contact rash, swelling, rough skin, stinging, pigmentation, blisters, or peeling flakes of skin.

Rare but serious reactions may occur. Seek medical attention immediately if you develop the following symptoms:

  • Shock (anaphylaxis): Itchy skin, hives, a hoarse voice, sneezing, an itchy throat, difficulty breathing, palpitations, or clouded consciousness soon after use.
  • Contact dermatitis and photosensitivity: Severe itching with a rash, redness, swelling, stinging, blisters, or weeping where the medicine was applied, or pigmentation or white patches. In some people a rash or itching spreads over the whole body. Symptoms may also appear on, or get worse in, skin that sunlight reaches.

If symptoms have not improved after 5 to 6 days of use, stop using it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson, taking the package insert with you.

Storage:

Store in a cool place out of direct sunlight. Keep it away from fire. Keep out of reach of children. Do not transfer it to another container, as this may cause misuse or affect the quality. Do not use it after the expiry date. Do not let it touch metal items (glasses, watches, accessories), chemical-fiber clothing, plastic, or painted furniture and floors, because it can discolor them or change their finish. It is a Class II petroleum product, hazard class III (isopropanol, propylene glycol), water-soluble.

Source: Japanese package insert (PDF) · Manufacturer product page
Translated from the Japanese insert (the file dates from 2017; no revision date is printed on it) and the product page. Feitas Zα Lotion information checked October 2, 2026.


Feitas Z Cream

フェイタスZクリーム

Feitas Z Cream, 30 g, box and tube

Uses:

Relief of pain from: lower back pain, muscle pain, shoulder pain that comes with stiff shoulders, joint pain, tendon sheath inflammation (hand and wrist pain), elbow pain (such as tennis elbow), bruises, and sprains. It is a smooth cream with diclofenac sodium, not sticky, and it spreads well in a small amount. It has a faint scent. The tube is a laminate tube, so you can use it up to the end.

Active ingredient (per 1 g):

  • Diclofenac sodium (ジクロフェナクナトリウム) 10 mg, a pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory ingredient

Ages 15 and over. Under 15: Do not use this medicine.

  • Do not use it if you are pregnant or may be pregnant, or have ever had an asthma attack.
  • Do not use it on the skin around the eyes, on mucous membranes, on sensitive areas (face, scalp, underarms), on eczema, a contact rash, or wounds, or on places that are festering.
  • Do not use it with other topical pain relievers, do not use it for a long time, and do not cover it with plastic wrap.
  • Do not use more than 50 g a week.
  • If symptoms have not improved after 5 to 6 days, stop using it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson.
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Directions & precautions

Classification:

Class 2 medicine (第2類医薬品). Sold with a pharmacist or registered salesperson on duty; you can take it off the shelf yourself.

Do not use:

  • If you have had an allergic reaction to this medicine or any of its ingredients.
  • If you have ever had an asthma attack.
  • If you are pregnant or may be pregnant.
  • If you are under 15.

Do not use on:

  • The skin around the eyes, or mucous membranes.
  • Sensitive areas of skin (face, scalp, underarms).
  • Eczema, a contact rash, or wounds.
  • Athlete's foot, ringworm, or similar, or places that are festering.

Do not use with:

  • Other topical pain relievers (外用鎮痛消炎薬).

Do not:

  • Use it for a long time.

Instructions for use:

Rub an appropriate amount into the affected area, 3 to 4 times a day. Do not cover the area with plastic wrap or anything else that does not let the skin breathe. Do not use other medicines that contain the same ingredient at the same time.

  • Do not let a child under 15 use it.
  • Follow the dosage directions strictly.
  • For external use only. Do not take it by mouth.
  • Do not use more than 50 g a week.
  • Keep it out of your eyes. If it gets in, wash right away with water or lukewarm water. If the symptoms are severe, see an eye doctor.
  • Do not cover the treated area with wrap film or anything else airtight.
  • Wash your hands after use.

Inactive ingredients:

l-Menthol, white petrolatum, isopropyl myristate, squalane, propylene glycol, polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil, dibutylhydroxytoluene, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, butyl parahydroxybenzoate, carboxyvinyl polymer, a pH adjuster, and 2 other ingredients.

Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson before use if you:

  • Are receiving treatment from a doctor.
  • Have had an allergic reaction to a medicine or other substance.
  • Are being treated with a quinolone antibacterial.

When to stop and seek advice:

If any of the following appear after using this medicine, they may be side effects. Stop using it at once and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson, taking the package insert with you:

  • Skin: Rash, redness, itching, contact rash, swelling, stinging, a feeling of heat, rough skin, peeling flakes (like dandruff or scurf), blisters, or pigmentation.

Rare but serious reactions may occur. Seek medical attention immediately if you develop the following symptoms:

  • Shock (anaphylaxis): Itchy skin, hives, a hoarse voice, sneezing, an itchy throat, difficulty breathing, palpitations, or clouded consciousness soon after use.
  • Contact dermatitis and photosensitivity: Severe itching with a rash, redness, swelling, stinging, blisters, or weeping where the medicine was applied, or pigmentation or white patches. In some people a rash or itching spreads over the whole body. Symptoms may also appear on, or get worse in, skin that sunlight reaches.

If symptoms have not improved after 5 to 6 days of use, stop using it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson, taking the package insert with you.

Storage:

Store in a cool place out of direct sunlight, with the cap tightly closed. Keep out of reach of children. Do not transfer it to another container, as this may cause misuse or affect the quality. Do not use it after the expiry date (printed on the box and the tube). Even before the expiry date, use it up soon after opening.

Source: Japanese package insert (PDF) · Manufacturer product page
Translated from the Japanese insert (the file dates from 2017; no revision date is printed on it) and the product page. Feitas Z Cream information checked October 2, 2026.


Salonpas

サロンパス

Salonpas, 80 patches, box

Uses:

Relief of pain from: stiff shoulders, lower back pain, muscle pain, muscle fatigue, bruises, sprains, joint pain, and chilblains. The insert calls it an analgesic, anti-inflammatory plaster, with 10% methyl salicylate. It is a little larger than usual, beige, and has rounded corners so it does not peel off easily.

Active ingredients (per 100 g of the adhesive mass):

  • Methyl salicylate (サリチル酸メチル) 10.0 g, a pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory ingredient
  • l-Menthol (ℓ-メントール) 3.0 g
  • Vitamin E acetate (ビタミンE酢酸エステル) 2.0 g

No age limit is printed on the insert. If a child uses it, a parent or guardian should supervise.

  • Do not use it on the skin around the eyes, on mucous membranes, on eczema, a contact rash, or wounds.
  • If you have sensitive skin, do not stick it in the same place repeatedly.
  • If symptoms have not improved after 5 to 6 days, stop using it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson.
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Directions & precautions

Classification:

Class 3 medicine (第3類医薬品).

Do not use on:

  • The skin around the eyes, or mucous membranes.
  • Eczema, a contact rash, or wounds.

Instructions for use:

Apply to the affected area several times a day.

  • If a child uses it, a parent or guardian should supervise.
  • Clean the skin before applying it.
  • If you have sensitive skin, do not stick it in the same place repeatedly.

Inactive ingredients:

Aluminum silicate, perfume, titanium oxide, styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, terpene resin, polyisobutylene, liquid paraffin.

Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson before use if you:

  • Have had an allergic reaction to a medicine or other substance.

When to stop and seek advice:

If any of the following appear after using this medicine, they may be side effects. Stop using it at once and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson, taking the box with you:

  • Skin: Rash, redness, itching, contact rash, pigmentation, or peeling of the skin.

If symptoms have not improved after 5 to 6 days of use, stop using it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson, taking the box with you.

Storage:

Store in a cool place out of direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Do not transfer it to another container, as this may cause misuse or affect the quality. After opening, fold the bag shut and keep it in the box. Pack: 4.6 cm x 7.2 cm, 40, 80, or 120 patches.

Source: Japanese package insert (PDF) · Manufacturer product page
Translated from the Japanese insert (no revision date is printed on it) and the product page. Salonpas information checked October 2, 2026.


Tokuhon

トクホン

Tokuhon, 140 patches, box

Uses:

Relief of pain from: stiff shoulders, lower back pain, muscle pain, muscle fatigue, joint pain, bruises, sprains, and chilblains. The box calls it an external pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory medicine with five active ingredients. The patches come in pairs, are a smaller size, and have rounded corners so they do not peel off easily.

Active ingredients (per 100 g of the adhesive mass, 0.54 m²):

  • Methyl salicylate (サリチル酸メチル) 7.3 g, reduces inflammation and calms pain
  • Glycyrrhetinic acid (グリチルレチン酸) 0.18 g, reduces inflammation
  • Vitamin E acetate (ビタミンE酢酸エステル) 1.35 g, improves blood flow and eases pain
  • l-Menthol (ℓ-メントール) 6.5 g, gives a cooling feel and eases pain
  • dl-Camphor (dl-カンフル) 1.1 g, gives a cooling feel and eases pain

No age limit for use is printed, but the box says the irritation may feel strong, so avoid using it on children under 7. If a child uses it, a parent or guardian should supervise.

  • Do not use it on the skin around the eyes, on mucous membranes, on eczema, a contact rash, or wounds.
  • Avoid using it on children under 7.
  • If you have sensitive skin, do not stick it in the same place repeatedly. Before first use, test a small piece on the inside of your arm.
  • If symptoms have not improved after 5 to 6 days, stop using it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson.
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Directions & precautions

Classification:

Class 3 medicine (第3類医薬品).

Do not use on:

  • The skin around the eyes, or mucous membranes.
  • Eczema, a contact rash, or wounds.

Instructions for use:

Peel off the release paper that covers the medicated side, and stick it on the affected area several times a day.

  • If a child uses it, a parent or guardian should supervise. The irritation may feel strong, so avoid use on children under 7.
  • Clean the skin before applying it.
  • If you have sensitive skin, do not use it on the same place repeatedly.
  • Before use, stick a small piece on the inside of your arm, where the skin is delicate, and check that no rash, redness, itching, or contact rash appears.

Inactive ingredients:

Zinc oxide, dibutylhydroxytoluene, raw rubber, polyisoprene, ester gum, and 2 other ingredients.

Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson before use if you:

  • Have had an allergic reaction to a medicine or other substance.

When to stop and seek advice:

If any of the following appear after using this medicine, they may be side effects. Stop using it at once and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson, taking the package insert with you:

  • Skin: Rash, redness, itching, or contact rash.

If symptoms have not improved after 5 to 6 days of use, stop using it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson, taking the package insert with you.

Storage:

Store in a cool place, out of direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Use it soon after opening. Do not transfer it to another container, as this may cause misuse or affect the quality. Do not use it after the expiry date. Pack: 140 patches (20 patches x 7 bags), each patch 4.2 cm x 6.5 cm.

Source: Japanese package insert (PDF) · Manufacturer product page
Translated from the Japanese insert (printed on the box; no revision date is printed on it) and the product page. Tokuhon information checked October 2, 2026.


Ammeltz Yokoyoko A

ニューアンメルツヨコヨコA

New Ammeltz Yokoyoko A, 80 mL, box

Uses:

Relief of pain from: stiff shoulders, muscle pain, muscle fatigue, lower back pain, bruises, sprains, and joint pain. The box says the pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory ingredient, glycol salicylate, soaks into the sore area, and that it has no smell. The bottle lets you apply it without getting it on your hands. The pack name is ニューアンメルツヨコヨコA (New Ammeltz Yokoyoko A).

Active ingredients (per 100 mL):

  • Glycol salicylate (サリチル酸グリコール) 2500 mg, a pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory ingredient
  • l-Menthol (ℓ-メントール) 3000 mg
  • Chlorpheniramine maleate (クロルフェニラミンマレイン酸塩) 100 mg
  • Benzyl nicotinate (ニコチン酸ベンジルエステル) 10 mg, improves blood flow
  • Nonivamide (ノナン酸バニリルアミド) 12 mg, improves blood flow

No age limit is printed on the insert. If a child uses it, a parent or guardian should supervise.

  • Do not use it on the skin around the eyes, on mucous membranes, on eczema, a contact rash, or wounds.
  • Keep it away from fire (contains ethanol). Do not cover the area with plastic wrap or anything else airtight.
  • If you have especially sensitive skin, do not use it on the same place repeatedly.
  • If symptoms have not improved after 5 to 6 days, stop using it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson.
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Directions & precautions

Classification:

Class 3 medicine (第3類医薬品).

Do not use on:

  • The skin around the eyes, or mucous membranes.
  • Eczema, a contact rash, or wounds.

Instructions for use:

Apply an appropriate amount to the affected area, several times a day.

  • If a child uses it, a parent or guardian should supervise.
  • Keep it out of your eyes. If it gets in, wash right away with water or lukewarm water. If the symptoms are severe, see an eye doctor.
  • For external use only.
  • Do not cover the area with wrap film or anything else that does not let the skin breathe.
  • If you have especially sensitive skin, do not use it on the same place repeatedly.
  • If you use it before or after sports or a bath, when you sweat, the stinging, pain, or heat may increase. If these symptoms are strong, wash it off with soap and they will ease.

Inactive ingredients:

Propylene glycol, ethanol, octaacetylsucrose (ハアセチルしょ糖).

Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson before use if you:

  • Have had an allergic reaction to a medicine or other substance.

When to stop and seek advice:

If any of the following appear after using this medicine, they may be side effects. Stop using it at once and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson, taking the box with you:

  • Skin: Rash, redness, itching, swelling, pain, a feeling of heat, or stinging.

If symptoms have not improved after 5 to 6 days of use, stop using it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson, taking the box with you.

Storage:

Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight, with the cap tightly closed, standing upright. Keep it away from fire (contains ethanol; a Class II petroleum product, hazard class III). Keep out of reach of children. Do not transfer it to another container, as this may cause misuse or affect the quality. If the cap is not tightly closed, the liquid can leak. If it gets on plastic items (glasses, combs, toilet seats), chemical-fiber clothing, wood (painted furniture, floors), or leather, it can damage them or stain them, so be careful.

Source: Japanese package insert (PDF) · Manufacturer product page
Translated from the Japanese insert (printed on the box; no revision date is printed on it) and the product page. Ammeltz Yokoyoko A information checked October 2, 2026.


Ammeltz Yokoyoko NEO

アンメルツヨコヨコNEO

Ammeltz Yokoyoko NEO Long, 90 mL, box

Uses:

Relief of pain from: shoulder pain that comes with stiff shoulders, lower back pain, joint pain, muscle pain, tendon sheath inflammation (hand and wrist pain), elbow pain (such as tennis elbow), bruises, and sprains. The box says diclofenac soaks into the sore area, three ingredients improve blood flow, and the 5% l-menthol gives a refreshing feel. The Amazon listing linked here is the Long 90 mL bottle.

Active ingredients (per 100 g):

  • Diclofenac sodium (ジクロフェナクナトリウム) 1 g, a pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory ingredient
  • l-Menthol (ℓ-メントール) 5 g
  • Tocopherol acetate (トコフェロール酢酸エステル) 0.1 g, improves blood flow
  • Nonivamide (ノナン酸バニリルアミド) 12 mg, improves blood flow
  • Benzyl nicotinate (ニコチン酸ベンジルエステル) 10 mg, improves blood flow

Ages 15 and over. Under 15: Do not use this medicine.

  • Do not use it if you are pregnant or may be pregnant, or have ever had an asthma attack.
  • Do not use it on the skin around the eyes, on mucous membranes, on sensitive areas (face, scalp, underarms), on eczema, a contact rash, or wounds, or on places that are festering.
  • Do not use it with other topical pain relievers, do not use it for a long time, and do not cover it with plastic wrap or a tight bandage.
  • Do not use more than 50 g a week. Keep it away from fire.
  • If symptoms have not improved after 5 to 6 days, stop using it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson.
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Directions & precautions

Classification:

Class 2 medicine (第2類医薬品). Sold with a pharmacist or registered salesperson on duty; you can take it off the shelf yourself.

Do not use:

  • If you have had an allergic reaction to this medicine or any of its ingredients.
  • If you have ever had an asthma attack.
  • If you are pregnant or may be pregnant.
  • If you are under 15.

Do not use on:

  • The skin around the eyes, or mucous membranes.
  • Sensitive areas of skin (face, scalp, underarms).
  • Eczema, a contact rash, or wounds.
  • Athlete's foot, ringworm, or similar, or places that are festering.

Do not use with:

  • Other topical pain relievers (外用鎮痛消炎薬).

Do not:

  • Use it for a long time.

Instructions for use:

Apply an appropriate amount to the affected area, 3 to 4 times a day. Do not cover the area with plastic wrap or anything else that does not let the skin breathe. Do not use other medicines that contain the same ingredient at the same time.

  • Follow the dosage directions strictly.
  • This medicine treats only symptoms such as pain and swelling, not the illness behind them. Use it only while you have symptoms.
  • For external use only. Do not take it by mouth.
  • Do not use more than 50 g a week.
  • Keep it out of your eyes. If it gets in, wash right away with water or lukewarm water. If the symptoms are severe, see an eye doctor.
  • Do not use another topical medicine on the same place.
  • Do not cover the area with wrap film, a support belt, or anything else airtight.
  • If you have especially sensitive skin, do not use it on the same place repeatedly.
  • If you use it before or after sports or a bath, when you sweat, the stinging, pain, or heat may increase. If these symptoms are strong, wash it off with soap and they will ease.

Inactive ingredients:

Glycyrrhetinic acid, isopropyl myristate, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, lactic acid, ethanol.

Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson before use if you:

  • Are receiving treatment from a doctor.
  • Have had an allergic reaction to a medicine or other substance.
  • Are being treated with a quinolone antibacterial.

When to stop and seek advice:

If any of the following appear after using this medicine, they may be side effects. Stop using it at once and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson, taking the box with you:

  • Skin: Rash, redness, itching, contact rash, swelling, pain, stinging, a feeling of heat, rough skin, peeling flakes (like dandruff or scurf), blisters, or pigmentation.

Rare but serious reactions may occur. Seek medical attention immediately if you develop the following symptoms:

  • Shock (anaphylaxis): Itchy skin, hives, a hoarse voice, sneezing, an itchy throat, difficulty breathing, palpitations, or clouded consciousness soon after use.
  • Contact dermatitis and photosensitivity: Severe itching with a rash, redness, swelling, stinging, blisters, or weeping where the medicine was applied, or pigmentation or white patches. In some people a rash or itching spreads over the whole body. Symptoms may also appear on, or get worse in, skin that sunlight reaches.

If symptoms have not improved after 5 to 6 days of use, stop using it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson, taking the box with you.

Storage:

Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight, with the cap tightly closed, in its box, standing upright. Keep it away from fire (contains ethanol). Keep out of reach of children. Do not transfer it to another container, as this may cause misuse or affect the quality. Do not use it after the expiry date. Even before the expiry date, use it soon after opening. If the cap is not tightly closed, the liquid can leak. If it gets on clothing, wash it out soon, following the care label.

Source: Japanese package insert (PDF) · Manufacturer product page
Translated from the Japanese insert (printed on the box; no revision date is printed on it) and the product page. Ammeltz Yokoyoko NEO information checked October 2, 2026.

Itch Relief


Muhi Soft GX

ムヒソフトGX

Muhi Soft GX cream, 150 g, box

Uses:

Relief of itching, skin inflammation, contact rash, eczema, hives, heat rash, chilblains, insect bites, and sores that weep (ただれ). The insert describes it as a treatment for skin that itches easily (かゆみ肌, skin that turns itchy as soon as it dries out), combining an itch-stopping ingredient (diphenhydramine) with a vitamin that revives skin cells. The moisturizing base contains glycerin, hydrogenated lecithin, and fruit acid.

Active ingredients (per 100 g):

  • Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (ジフェンヒドラミン塩酸塩) 2.0 g, stops itching
  • Panthenol, provitamin B5 (パンテノール) 1.0 g, helps the skin work normally
  • Tocopherol acetate (トコフェロール酢酸エステル) 0.5 g, improves blood flow and speeds recovery
  • Glycyrrhetinic acid (グリチルレチン酸) 0.2 g, reduces inflammation

The insert says it can be used from 1 month of age. If a child uses it, a parent or guardian should supervise.

  • Keep it out of your eyes. If it gets in, wash right away with water or lukewarm water.
  • For external use only. Do not take it by mouth.
  • For sensitive areas (face, neck, genitals) and for babies, test a small amount on an inconspicuous patch of skin first, and check the next day.
  • It contains no steroid.
  • If symptoms have not improved after 5 to 6 days, stop using it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson.
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Directions & precautions

Classification:

Class 3 medicine (第3類医薬品).

Instructions for use:

Apply an appropriate amount to the affected area, several times a day.

  • If a child uses it, a parent or guardian should supervise. The insert says it can be used from 1 month of age.
  • Keep it out of your eyes. If it gets in, wash right away with water or lukewarm water. If the symptoms are severe (red or painful eyes that continue, or tears that will not stop), see an eye doctor.
  • For external use only. Do not take it by mouth.
  • For sensitive areas (face, neck, genitals) and for babies, test a small amount on an inconspicuous patch of skin first, and check the next day.

Inactive ingredients:

Edetate sodium, nicotinamide, carboxyvinyl polymer, glycerin, dimethylpolysiloxane, stearyl alcohol, cetanol, glyceryl triisooctanoate, sodium L-lactate (fruit acid), petrolatum, 1,3-butylene glycol, sucrose fatty acid ester, hydrogenated soybean phospholipid (hydrogenated lecithin), polyoxyethylene cetyl ether, diisopropanolamine.

Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson before use if you:

  • Are receiving treatment from a doctor.
  • Have had an allergic reaction (rash, redness, itching, contact rash, and so on) to a medicine or other substance.
  • Have severe weeping or sores (湿潤やただれのひどい).

When to stop and seek advice:

If any of the following appear after using this medicine, they may be side effects. Stop using it at once and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson, taking the package insert with you:

  • Skin: Rash, redness, itching, or swelling.

If a child or an elderly person swallows it by mistake: A small lick has no effect, but swallowing a lot may cause drowsiness. See a doctor as soon as possible if a large amount is swallowed (roughly 20 g or more for an adult), or if there is dizziness, nausea, fatigue, or breathing problems.

If symptoms have not improved after 5 to 6 days of use, stop using it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson, taking the package insert with you.

Storage:

Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight, with the cap tightly closed. Keep out of reach of children. Do not transfer it to another container, as this may cause misuse or affect the quality. Do not use it after the expiry date (printed on the bottom of the case and of the container). Even before the expiry date, use it soon after opening. The cream may look uneven in the container, but the contents are as labeled.

Source: Japanese package insert (PDF) · Manufacturer product page
Translated from the Japanese insert (the file dates from 2017; no revision date is printed on it) and the product page. Muhi Soft GX information checked October 2, 2026.


Muhi Soft GX Lotion

ムヒソフトGX乳状液

Muhi Soft GX Lotion, 120 mL, box

Uses:

Relief of itching, skin inflammation, contact rash, eczema, hives, heat rash, chilblains, insect bites, and sores that weep (ただれ). The insert describes it as the milky-lotion form of Muhi Soft GX, same active ingredients as the cream, and lists wide areas such as the back, arms, and legs among the places to use it.

Active ingredients (per 100 g):

  • Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (ジフェンヒドラミン塩酸塩) 2.0 g, stops itching
  • Panthenol, provitamin B5 (パンテノール) 1.0 g, helps the skin work normally
  • Tocopherol acetate (トコフェロール酢酸エステル) 0.5 g, improves blood flow and speeds recovery
  • Glycyrrhetinic acid (グリチルレチン酸) 0.2 g, reduces inflammation

The insert says it can be used from 1 month of age. If a child uses it, a parent or guardian should supervise.

  • Keep it out of your eyes. If it gets in, wash right away with water or lukewarm water.
  • For external use only. Do not take it by mouth.
  • For sensitive areas (face, neck, genitals) and for babies, test a small amount on an inconspicuous patch of skin first, and check the next day.
  • It contains no steroid.
  • If symptoms have not improved after 5 to 6 days, stop using it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson.
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Directions & precautions

Classification:

Class 3 medicine (第3類医薬品).

Instructions for use:

Apply an appropriate amount to the affected area, several times a day.

  • If a child uses it, a parent or guardian should supervise. The insert says it can be used from 1 month of age.
  • Keep it out of your eyes. If it gets in, wash right away with water or lukewarm water. If the symptoms are severe (red or painful eyes that continue, or tears that will not stop), see an eye doctor.
  • For external use only. Do not take it by mouth.
  • Shake well before use.
  • For sensitive areas (face, neck, genitals) and for babies, test a small amount on an inconspicuous patch of skin first, and check the next day.

Inactive ingredients:

Edetate sodium, nicotinamide, carboxyvinyl polymer, glycerin, cetanol, glyceryl triisooctanoate, sodium L-lactate (fruit acid), 1,3-butylene glycol, hydrogenated soybean phospholipid (hydrogenated lecithin), polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil, sorbitan stearate, macrogol stearate, diisopropanolamine.

Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson before use if you:

  • Are receiving treatment from a doctor.
  • Have had an allergic reaction (rash, redness, itching, contact rash, and so on) to a medicine or other substance.
  • Have severe weeping or sores (湿潤やただれのひどい).

When to stop and seek advice:

If any of the following appear after using this medicine, they may be side effects. Stop using it at once and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson, taking the package insert with you:

  • Skin: Rash, redness, itching, or swelling.

If a child or an elderly person swallows it by mistake: A small lick has no effect, but swallowing a lot may cause drowsiness. See a doctor as soon as possible if a large amount is swallowed (roughly 20 mL or more for an adult), or if there is dizziness, nausea, fatigue, or breathing problems.

If symptoms have not improved after 5 to 6 days of use, stop using it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson, taking the package insert with you.

Storage:

Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight, with the cap tightly closed. Keep out of reach of children. Do not transfer it to another container, as this may cause misuse or affect the quality. Do not use it after the expiry date (printed on the bottom of the case and of the container). Even before the expiry date, use it soon after opening. Close the cap firmly to stop leaks.

Source: Japanese package insert (PDF) · Manufacturer product page
Translated from the Japanese insert (the file dates from 2017; no revision date is printed on it) and the product page. Muhi Soft GX Lotion information checked October 2, 2026.


Mentholatum AD Cream m

メンソレータムADクリームm

Mentholatum AD Cream m, 90 g, box

Uses:

Relief of itching, skin inflammation, contact rash, hives, insect bites, eczema, sores that weep (ただれ), heat rash, and chilblains. The box says three itch-stopping ingredients (crotamiton, lidocaine, and diphenhydramine) quickly ease itching caused by dryness. It contains no steroid.

Active ingredients (per 1 g):

  • Crotamiton (クロタミトン) 50 mg, works on the warm-sensing nerves to lessen itching
  • Lidocaine (リドカイン) 20 mg, weakens the work of the itch nerves
  • Diphenhydramine (ジフェンヒドラミン) 10 mg, stops the action of histamine, a cause of itching
  • Tocopherol acetate, a vitamin E derivative (トコフェロール酢酸エステル) 5 mg
  • Glycyrrhetinic acid (グリチルレチン酸) 2 mg

No age limit is printed on the insert. If a child uses it, a parent or guardian should supervise.

  • Do not use it on your eyes or the skin around them, on the lips or other mucous membranes, or on wounds.
  • Keep it out of your eyes. If it gets in, wash right away with water or lukewarm water.
  • For external use only. It contains no steroid, and no preservatives such as parabens.
  • If symptoms have not improved after 5 to 6 days, stop using it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson.
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Directions & precautions

Classification:

Class 2 medicine (第2類医薬品). Sold with a pharmacist or registered salesperson on duty; you can take it off the shelf yourself.

Do not use on:

  • Your eyes and the skin around them, or the lips and other mucous membranes.
  • Wounds.

Instructions for use:

Apply an appropriate amount to the affected area, several times a day.

  • Keep it out of your eyes. If it gets in, wash right away with water or lukewarm water. If the symptoms are severe, see an eye doctor.
  • If a child uses it, a parent or guardian should supervise.
  • For external use only.

Inactive ingredients:

Liquid paraffin, glycerin, 1,3-butylene glycol, urea, glyceryl stearate, 2,2',2"-nitrilotriethanol (triethanolamine), isopropyl palmitate, cetomacrogol, sodium lactate, carboxyvinyl polymer, cetanol, cholesterol, l-menthol, magnesium chloride. It contains no steroid and no preservatives (parabens and similar).

Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson before use if you:

  • Are receiving treatment from a doctor.
  • Have had an allergic reaction to a medicine or other substance.

When to stop and seek advice:

If any of the following appear after using this medicine, they may be side effects. Stop using it at once and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson, taking the box with you:

  • Skin: Rash, redness, itching, swelling, contact rash, dryness, stinging, a feeling of heat, or tingling.

If symptoms have not improved after 5 to 6 days of use, stop using it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson, taking the box with you.

Storage:

Store in a cool place out of direct sunlight, with the container tightly closed. Keep out of reach of children. Do not transfer it to another container, as this may cause misuse or affect the quality. Do not use it after the expiry date. Even before the expiry date, use it soon after opening. Pack: 90 g.

Source: Japanese package insert (PDF) · Manufacturer product page
Translated from the Japanese insert (printed on the box; no revision date is printed on it) and the product page. Mentholatum AD Cream m information checked October 2, 2026.


Mentholatum AD Milk b

メンソレータムAD乳液b

Mentholatum AD Milk b, 120 g, box

Uses:

Relief of itching that comes with dry skin (dry skin in the elderly and adults, and dry skin in children). The box says it combines three itch-stopping ingredients (crotamiton, lidocaine, and diphenhydramine) with 10% urea, a natural moisturizing factor. It is a milky lotion that spreads over wide areas such as the back, arms, and legs without feeling sticky. It contains no steroid.

Active ingredients (per 1 g):

  • Urea (尿素) 100 mg
  • Crotamiton (クロタミトン) 50 mg
  • Lidocaine (リドカイン) 20 mg
  • Diphenhydramine (ジフェンヒドラミン) 10 mg
  • Tocopherol acetate, a vitamin E derivative (トコフェロール酢酸エステル) 5 mg
  • Monoammonium glycyrrhizinate (グリチルリチン酸一アンモニウム) 5 mg

No age limit is printed on the insert. If a child uses it, a parent or guardian should supervise.

  • Do not use it on your eyes or the skin around them, on the lips or other mucous membranes, on wounds, or on places that are red and swollen or badly cracked.
  • Keep it out of your eyes. If it gets in, wash right away with water or lukewarm water.
  • For external use only. It contains no steroid, and no preservatives such as parabens.
  • If symptoms have not improved after about 2 weeks, stop using it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson.
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Directions & precautions

Classification:

Class 2 medicine (第2類医薬品). Sold with a pharmacist or registered salesperson on duty; you can take it off the shelf yourself.

Do not use on:

  • Your eyes and the skin around them, or the lips and other mucous membranes.
  • Wounds, or places that are red and swollen.
  • Places with severe sores that weep or cracks (ただれやひび割れのひどいところ).

Instructions for use:

Apply an appropriate amount to the affected area, several times a day.

  • Keep it out of your eyes. If it gets in, wash right away with water or lukewarm water. If the symptoms are severe, see an eye doctor.
  • If a child uses it, a parent or guardian should supervise.
  • For external use only.

Inactive ingredients:

Glycerin, glyceryl stearate, sodium lactate, liquid paraffin, isopropyl palmitate, cetanol, cholesterol, xanthan gum, carrageenan, l-menthol, magnesium chloride, polyoxyethylene cetyl ether, 2,2',2"-nitrilotriethanol (triethanolamine), a pH adjuster. It contains no steroid and no preservatives (parabens and similar).

Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson before use if you:

  • Are receiving treatment from a doctor.
  • Have had an allergic reaction to a medicine or other substance.

When to stop and seek advice:

If any of the following appear after using this medicine, they may be side effects. Stop using it at once and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson, taking the box with you:

  • Skin: Rash, redness, itching, stinging (pain, a feeling of heat, tingling), swelling, a scab-like peeling of the skin, contact rash, or dryness.

If symptoms have not improved after about 2 weeks of use, stop using it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson, taking the box with you.

Storage:

Store in a cool place out of direct sunlight, with the container tightly closed. Keep out of reach of children. Do not transfer it to another container, as this may cause misuse or affect the quality. Do not use it after the expiry date. Even before the expiry date, use it soon after opening. Pack: 120 g.

Source: Japanese package insert (PDF) · Manufacturer product page
Translated from the Japanese insert (printed on the box; no revision date is printed on it) and the product page. Mentholatum AD Milk b information checked October 2, 2026.

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