Hello everyone, this is BLEZ Pharmacy, located on Asakusa Kokusai Street in Taito-ku, Tokyo. Continuing from our previous edition on cold medicines, this time we will be introducing stomach medicines. Stomach troubles can affect anyone and can come with a variety of symptoms. Whether you’re at work, on the go, or traveling, it’s reassuring to have the right medicine on hand to address these issues. Stomach troubles can range from nausea and vomiting to diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain. It is important to choose the right medicine for each symptom. In this article, we will introduce medicines that are particularly recommended for each type of symptom, so please refer to […]

Hello! This is BLEZ Pharmacy, located along Asakusa International Street in Nishi Asakusa, Taito Ward, Tokyo. Today, we will talk about the correct way to drink Oral Rehydration Solutions (ORS), something you might not pay much attention to in your daily life. We’ll explain in detail the situations when you should choose ORS over your usual drinks. By the end of this, you’ll be able to choose the right drink at the right time! What is ORS? First, let’s introduce what ORS is. ORS stands for “Oral Rehydration Solution,” a drink designed to quickly replenish the water and electrolytes your body needs. It is especially used during dehydration. ORS contains […]

Hello everyone, this is BLEZ Pharmacy located along Asakusa Kokusaitori Street in Taito Ward, Tokyo. Today, we are bringing you a recommended list of over-the-counter(OTC) cold medicines in Japan! While getting a cold during your trip is something you’d like to avoid, if you do catch a cold, there are many effective OTC medicines in Japan. Cold symptoms vary, but using the right medicine can help you recover quickly. Japanese pharmacies have a wide range of reliable cold medicines. Especially for those using Japanese medicine for the first time, choosing the right one can be confusing. Therefore, we will introduce recommended cold medicines available at Japanese pharmacies, categorized by symptoms. […]