Over the counterClass 2

Tylenol A

タイレノールA · Alinamin Pharmaceutical

Headache, menstrual pain, toothache and fever

At a glance
OTC category
Class 2
Active ingredients
Acetaminophen (paracetamol)
Typical price
¥800 – ¥1,100
Manufacturer
Alinamin Pharmaceutical
Finding it in a Japanese drugstore
Look for this on the package
タイレノールA
アセトアミノフェン 300 mg
Category printed on the package
Class 2
Sold at any drugstore or pharmacy, and online.

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Product information on the manufacturer's site: タイレノールA (Alinamin Pharmaceutical, in Japanese)

Active ingredients

Acetaminophen (paracetamol)300 mg · Prescription and OTC
Dosage formsTablets (pack of 20)

Where to buy

Sold at any drugstore or pharmacy, and online.

Plain acetaminophen: can be taken on an empty stomach and is the usual choice during pregnancy or for sensitive stomachs. Each tablet is 300 mg, less than the 500 mg tablets sold abroad.

Typical price: ¥800 – ¥1,100 (approximate, tax included; varies by store)

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Names abroad

Korea타이레놀
China泰诺
Taiwan普拿疼(同成分)

Sources

  1. Alinamin Pharmaceutical alinamin-kenko.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.