Why is Advil illegal in Japan?
Why is Advil illegal in Japan? The following are prohibited as they contain narcotic or stimulant ingredients in excess of the Japanese standard: These medications include (but are not limited to) Tylenol Cold, NyQuil, Actifed, Sudafed, Advil Cold & Sinus, Dristan Sinus, Vicks Inhaler, and Lomotil.
What do Japanese take for headaches?
According to the Japanese Clinical Practice Guideline for Chronic Headache 2013, goshuyuto (TJ-31), keishininjinto (TJ-82), chotosan (TJ-47), kakkonto (TJ-1), and goreisan (TJ-17) are mentioned as empirically effective medications for headache treatment.
Is ibuprofen banned in Europe?
Ibuprofen and dexibuprofen medicines have been authorised in the EU through national approval procedures and have been available for many years under a wide range of trade names. They are available on prescription and over the counter.