Eye & Allergy

Words you may see on eye drops and allergy products.

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Words on the box

目薬
megusuriEye drops
点眼
tenganInstill into the eye
コンタクト
kontakutoContact lenses
花粉
kafunPollen
抗アレルギー
kō-arerugīAnti-allergy

Common ingredient names

Names are shown in katakana on the box. This list only translates names; it does not say which product suits you.

フェキソフェナジン
fekisofenajinFexofenadine
クロモグリク酸
kuromoguriku-sanCromoglicic acid
ケトチフェン
ketochifenKetotifen
Words on every medicine box
効能・効果
kōnō kōkaIndications (what it is approved for)
用法・用量
yōhō yōryōDirections and dosage
成分
seibunIngredients
使用上の注意
shiyōjō no chūiPrecautions
1日3回
ichinichi sankai3 times a day
食後
shokugoAfter meals
食前
shokuzenBefore meals
1回2錠
ikkai nijō2 tablets per dose
15才以上
jūgo-sai ijōAge 15 and over
服用しないこと
fukuyō shinai kotoDo not take
眠気
nemukeDrowsiness
外用
gaiyōFor external use only
第1類医薬品
dai-ichirui iyakuhinClass 1 OTC — sold only when a pharmacist is present
指定第2類医薬品
shitei dai-niruiDesignated Class 2 OTC — ask staff about precautions
第2類医薬品
dai-niruiClass 2 OTC
第3類医薬品
dai-sanruiClass 3 OTC