Over the counterDesignated Class 2

EVE A

イブA錠 · SSP

Headache, menstrual pain, toothache and fever

At a glance
OTC category
Designated Class 2
Active ingredients
Ibuprofen · Allylisopropylacetylurea (sedative)
Typical price
¥600 – ¥1,300
Manufacturer
SSP
Finding it in a Japanese drugstore
Look for this on the package
イブA錠
イブプロフェン 150 mg · アリルイソプロピルアセチル尿素 60 mg · 無水カフェイン 80 mg
Category printed on the package
Designated Class 2
Sold at any drugstore or pharmacy, and online. Ask staff if you are unsure; this category carries extra cautions.

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Product information on the manufacturer's site: イブA錠 (SSP, in Japanese)

Active ingredients

Ibuprofen150 mg · Prescription and OTC
Allylisopropylacetylurea (sedative)60 mg
Caffeine80 mg
Dosage formsTablets (24, 48 or 60)

Where to buy

Sold at any drugstore or pharmacy, and online. Ask staff if you are unsure; this category carries extra cautions.

One of Japan's best-selling headache remedies. It contains a mild sedative, so it can cause drowsiness; avoid before driving. Ibuprofen-only versions exist if you want a plain painkiller.

Typical price: ¥600 – ¥1,300 (approximate, tax included; varies by store)

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Names abroad

Korea이브
ChinaEVE 止痛药, 白兔牌 EVE
TaiwanEVE 止痛藥

Sources

  1. SSP ssp.co.jp
  2. Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare — Bringing medicines for personal use into Japan mhlw.go.jp

This page describes how a medicine is regulated and sold in Japan. It is not medical advice and does not cover dosing for your situation; follow your doctor's and pharmacist's instructions.