#japanese cold medicine

Whether you are here visiting, studying, or living here, catching a cold right now is a very real possibility. Unfortunately, Dayquil/Nyquil is not available here (or most countries tbh.) However, if you do want some good cold medicine I highly recommend this. It’s good for runny and stuffy noses, coughs, throat pain,fevers, and headaches. There is 600mg of ibuprofen per dose so please keep that in mind and do no mix it with other medicines. It usually costs about 1,500 yen, is available at most drugstores, and you must take three pills three times a day.

Be sure to wear a mask, wash your hands after using public transportation, and keep hydrated. Also, here is a nice little lesson from Maggie Sensei that gives you good vocab and phrases you might need to use when discussing your condition, look for medicine, or go to the doctor.

Stay healthy!