Over the counterDesignated Class 2

Pabron Gold A

パブロンゴールドA微粒 · Taisho Pharmaceutical

Cold symptoms: cough, phlegm, sore throat, runny nose, fever, headache

At a glance
OTC category
Designated Class 2
Active ingredients
Guaifenesin, dihydrocodeine, dl-methylephedrine, acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine, caffeine, riboflavin
Typical price
¥1,400 – ¥2,000
Manufacturer
Taisho Pharmaceutical
Finding it in a Japanese drugstore
Look for this on the package
パブロンゴールドA微粒
グアイフェネシン・ジヒドロコデイン・dl-メチルエフェドリン・アセトアミノフェン・クロルフェニラミン・カフェイン・リボフラビン
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: パブロンゴールドA微粒 (Taisho Pharmaceutical, in Japanese)

Active ingredients

Guaifenesin, dihydrocodeine, dl-methylephedrine, acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine, caffeine, riboflavin
Dosage formsFine granules in sachets

Where to buy

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

Japan's archetypal all-in-one cold medicine. It contains dihydrocodeine and methylephedrine, which are restricted in some countries, so check the rules before taking it home. Causes drowsiness.

Typical price: ¥1,400 – ¥2,000 (approximate, tax included; varies by store)

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Names abroad

Korea파브론
China大正感冒药, 大正制药 Pabron
Taiwan大正百保能

Sources

  1. Taisho Pharmaceutical taisho.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.