Cuts, Muscle & Skin

Words you may see on patches, creams and first-aid products.

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Words on the box

湿布
shippuMedicated patch / poultice
塗り薬
nurigusuriOintment / cream
かゆみ止め
kayumidomeAnti-itch
虫さされ
mushisasareInsect bites
絆創膏
bansōkōAdhesive bandage
消毒
shōdokuDisinfectant

Common ingredient names

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

インドメタシン
indometashinIndomethacin
フェルビナク
ferubinakuFelbinac
サリチル酸メチル
sarichiru-san mechiruMethyl salicylate
ジフェンヒドラミン
jifenhidoraminDiphenhydramine
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