12 recommended selections of Japanese gastric medicine

How to choose stomach medicine, buying guide for stomach medicine with different symptoms

Symptoms such as stomach pain, gastrointestinal upset, nausea, and gastroesophageal reflux can be caused by a variety of causes, including drinking too much, eating too much, nervousness, and stress. There are many types of gastric medicines in Japan. Don’t know how to choose one? This article will comprehensively analyze how to choose Japanese gastric medicine, explain in detail the types of gastric medicine, how to choose according to different symptoms, and the recommended gastric medicine according to different symptoms! Let you understand the basic knowledge you need before buying stomach medicine.

Table of Contents

• How to choose stomach medicine? Common types of stomach medicine
• 12 Japanese stomach medicines recommended for different symptoms
  • Gastroesophageal reflux and heartburn "H2 receptor blocker type stomach medicine"
  • Stomach pain on an empty stomach "Gastric mucosa protective stomach medicine"
  • Gastrointestinal discomfort caused by excessive gastric acid secretion "antacids"
  • Stomach pain caused by stress or fatigue "anticholinergic stomach medicine"
  • Indigestion and loss of appetite "Digestive Enzyme Stomach Medicine"
  • Restore gastrointestinal health "Kampo-based stomach medicine"
  • To relieve multiple symptoms, choose "combined gastrointestinal medicine"
• Daily maintenance of intestines: probiotic intestinal regulator

How to choose stomach medicine? Common types of stomach medicines

① H2 receptor resistance dosage form

Drugs used to block the action of histamine on gastric parietal cells and reduce gastric acid secretion. It is widely used to treat gastric inflammation, ulcers, repair and protect gastric mucosa, gastric bloating, etc.

② Gastric mucosa protective type

Drugs that increase gastric defense by protecting the gastric mucosa. Different from drugs that inhibit gastric acid secretion or neutralize gastric acid, gastric mucosal protective drugs treat symptoms such as stomach pain by protecting the gastric mucosa.

③ Acid type

Neutralizes excess stomach acid. Common ingredients include magnesium oxide, sodium bicarbonate, anhydrous calcium hydrogen phosphate, etc., which are often used in combination with other gastric medicine ingredients.

④ Anticholinergic dosage forms

Anticholinergic drugs are drugs that inhibit the action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is not only a transmitter of parasympathetic nerves, but also a transmitter of motor nerves and sympathetic nerves. When there is too much secretion, it can easily lead to stomach pain. This drug can improve gastrointestinal cramps and stomach pain.

⑤ Digestive enzyme type

If the food you eat is not properly broken down and absorbed, symptoms such as indigestion and loss of appetite will occur. Digestive enzymes are recommended to help weaken the digestive system caused by decreased gastrointestinal function, aging, stress, etc.

The difference between stomach medicine and intestinal medicine

"Intestinal regulators" are nutritional supplements that adjust the intestinal environment. Adjusting the balance of intestinal flora by supplementing probiotics can soften stools and relieve constipation. The “gastrointestinal drugs” introduced above are drugs that directly relieve the symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort. If you want to suppress uncomfortable symptoms immediately, it is best to choose "gastrointestinal medicine". However, if the intestinal environment is disturbed and mild discomfort occurs and you want to improve the flora ecology, you can choose "intestinal agents". For example, the well-known Ruoyuan Tablets and Xinbiao Feiming are "intestinal agents".

[Different symptoms] 12 recommended Japanese stomach medicines

We have sorted out the 10 best-selling Japanese stomach medicines based on the corresponding ingredients for different symptoms and needs. After reading this, you will surely find the type of stomach medicine that suits you best!

Gastroesophageal reflux and heartburn "H2 receptor blocker type gastric medicine"

Recommended for people with stomach discomfort symptoms (stomach pain, gastroesophageal reflux, heartburn, nausea), people who are stressed, have excessive gastric acid secretion due to excessive drinking or overeating, and people who have stomach pain when hungry.

This drug is different from gastrointestinal drugs that neutralize gastric acid. It can control gastric acid secretion and is very effective for gastroesophageal reflux.
Individually packaged for easy portability! You can take it at bedtime, on an empty stomach, or any time you experience symptoms such as heartburn, stomach pain, or nausea.

• Features: H2 receptor resistance dosage form gastric medicine, inhibits gastric acid secretion and controls gastric acid PH value. 8-hour long-lasting relief of gastroesophageal reflux!
• Symptoms: Heartburn, stomach pain, nausea, gastroesophageal reflux, heartburn (this medicine contains H2 blocker medicine)
• Dosage form: tablets and granules
• Age of use: 15 years and above to 80 years old and below
• Other dosage forms or capacities in the same series ※The packaging is slightly different but the ingredients are the same
  Daiichi Sankyo Gaster 10 gastrointestinal tablets 6 tablets ▶︎
  Daiichi Sankyo Gaster 10 Gastrointestinal Granules 6 Packs ▶︎
  Daiichi Sankyo Gaster 10 gastrointestinal tablets 12 tablets ▶︎
  Daiichi Sankyo Gaster 10 Gastrointestinal Granules 12 Packs ▶︎
  Daiichi Sankyo Gaster 10 gastrointestinal tablets 9 tablets ▶︎

• Features: Famotidine tablets are a gastrointestinal medication containing the H2 blocker famotidine.
• Symptoms: Inhibits the secretion of excessive gastric acid, accelerates the repair of gastric mucosa, and relieves symptoms such as stomach pain, heartburn, heaviness, and nausea.
• Dosage form: sugar-coated tablet
• Age of use: 15 years and above to 80 years old and below

Stomach pain on an empty stomach "Gastric mucosa protective stomach medicine"

Recommended for people who suffer from stomach pain due to excessive gastric acid secretion and damage to the gastric mucosa, especially those who suffer from stomach pain when hungry.

Relieves stress and irregular lifestyle stomach pain, gastroesophageal reflux. Repair the affected mucosa while sleeping on an empty stomach!
Fast dissolving granule type! Convenient to carry in individual packaging

• Features: The treatment ingredient "Sclafil" for gastric ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux, and gastritis will directly adhere to the source of gastric pain (the damaged area of ​​the gastric mucosa) to protect and repair it. Plus the dual anti-inflammatory combination of chamomile sulfonic acid and L-glutamine!
• Symptoms: Stomach pain, hyperacidity, burping, indigestion, bloating, stomach discomfort, excessive drinking, nausea, hangover/stomach discomfort, regurgitation, vomiting
• Dosage form: tablets and granules
• Age of use: 15 years and above
• Other dosage forms or capacities in the same series
  Lion King Shuweitai A Gastrointestinal Granules 12 packs ▶︎
  Lion Shuweitai A Gastrointestinal Tablets 102 tablets ▶︎
  Lion Shuweitai A Gastrointestinal Tablets 36 tablets ▶︎

Contains the ingredients "teprenone" and "natural Kampo" that increase gastric mucus. It is recommended for people with weak stomachs to restore stomach health.
It is recommended for people who feel uncomfortable due to persistent bloating, heartburn, overeating, and stomach upset when taking painkillers or cold medicines.

• Features: It can increase the secretion of gastric mucus, protect the gastric mucosa from gastric acid and other irritations, and also improve gastric activity to regulate a weak stomach.
• Symptoms: abdominal distension, heartburn, overeating, overdrinking, stomach and abdominal bloating, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, chest tightness
• Dosage form: tablets and granules
• Age of use: 15 years and above
• Other dosage forms or capacities in the same series
  Weicai Selbelle Stomach Granules 12 Packs ▶︎
  Weicai Selbelle Stomach Granules 27 packs ▶︎
  Weicai Selbelle Stomach Relief Tablets 21 Tablets ▶︎
  Weicai Selbelle Stomach Relief Tablets 45 tablets ▶︎

Gastrointestinal discomfort caused by excessive gastric acid secretion "antacid stomach medicine"

Recommended for symptoms such as stomach pain, heartburn, and excessive drinking caused by excessive gastric acid secretion.

Rohto Pasiron Cure is a stomach medicine that can improve symptoms such as heartburn, acid reflux, nausea, and stomach discomfort caused by gastroesophageal flow. The three-pronged active ingredients inhibit gastric acid secretion, neutralize excessive gastric acid, and repair gastric mucosa to quickly relieve symptoms. It also contains dried tangerine peel, which strengthens the stomach and promotes digestion, helping to restore gastric motility.

• Features: Inhibit gastric acid secretion, neutralize excessive gastric acid, repair gastric mucosa, three-pronged effective ingredients! Get quick results for heartburn caused by acid reflux and other causes!
• Symptoms: Stomach pain, heartburn, hyperacidity, stomach discomfort, feeling of fullness in the stomach, feeling of food being left behind, burping, nausea and vomiting, hangover, overeating
• Dosage form: tablets and granules
• Age of use: 15 years and above
• Other dosage forms or capacities in the same series
  Rohto Pasiron Cure Weisan Granules 12 packs ▶︎
  Rohto Pasiron Cure Stomach Powder 30 tablets ▶︎
  Rohto Pasiron Cure Stomach Powder 72 Tablets ▶︎

Stomach pain caused by stress or fatigue "anticholinergic stomach medicine"

Relieve sudden stomachache and abdominal pain. Recommended for people who have sudden abdominal pain or severe stomach pain when going out! Recommended for people who suffer from stomachache due to imbalance of the autonomic nervous system caused by stress, fatigue, tension, irregular lifestyle, etc.

Abnormal intestinal contractions cause diarrhea, which is caused by the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, one of the autonomic nervous systems. This effect is enhanced by the neurotransmitter "acetylcholine", but scopolamine extract 3 times powder (gastrointestinal analgesic and antispasmodic powder) can block acetylcholine and inhibit diarrhea caused by abnormal intestinal contractions. .

• Features: An antidiarrheal drug containing Scopolamine extract 3 times powder (gastrointestinal analgesic and antispasmodic powder), which has anticholinergic properties. It can be dissolved in the mouth and taken for easy carrying when going out. It also contains the antidiarrheal agent berberine tannin, which can relieve inflammation of the intestinal mucosa.
• Symptoms: Abdominal pain accompanied by diarrhea, diarrhea due to indigestion, vomiting and diarrhea, diarrhea due to drinking water, diarrhea
• Dosage form: tablet
• Age of use: 15 years and above ※There is also a version for primary and secondary school students

Sudden stomach pain when traveling, working, or going out, or sudden stomach pain and abdominal pain after eating or drinking, one pill at a time is quick and effective!

• Features: Contains the anticholinergic agent "butylscopolamine bromide", which can treat abdominal pain symptoms such as abdominal cramps and esophageal spasm.
• Symptoms: Stomach pain, abdominal pain, cramping (colic), hyperacidity, heartburn
• Dosage form: tablet
• Age of use: 15 years and above

Indigestion and loss of appetite "Digestive Enzyme Stomach Medicine"

If the food you eat is not properly broken down and absorbed, symptoms such as indigestion and loss of appetite will occur. Digestive enzymes are recommended to help weaken the digestive system caused by decreased gastrointestinal function, aging, stress, etc. There are different types of digestive enzymes, such as lipase, which breaks down fat, and bioamylase, which helps digest starch. Gastrointestinal function is also improved when used with Kampo medicines.

Added 6 kinds of Kampo stomach-invigorating ingredients, plant-based lactic acid bacteria and other ingredients to provide dual maintenance for the stomach and intestinal tract. Helps digest food through the functions of "Lipase AP12" that breaks down fat and "Taka-Diastase N1" that breaks down proteins and carbohydrates. A common medicine for people prone to diarrhea and constipation.

• Features: 6 kinds of Kampo ingredients are effective in strengthening the stomach, and combined with plant-based lactic acid bacteria to maintain intestinal health.
• Symptoms: Overeating, loss of appetite, heartburn, stomach pain, hyperacidity, stomach discomfort, indigestion, gastrointestinal weakness, flatulence, nausea, nausea due to hangover/severe drunkenness, vomiting, bowel regulation (regulating bowel movements) , soft stool, constipation
• Dosage form: microgranules, tablets
• Age of use: 3 years old and above ※Dosage varies according to age
• Other dosage forms or capacities in the same series
  Daiichi Sankyo Gastrointestinal Medicine PLUS Fine Granules 12 Packs ▶︎
  Daiichi Sankyo Gastrointestinal Medicine PLUS 50 tablets ▶︎
  Daiichi Sankyo Gastrointestinal Medicine PLUS 180 tablets ▶︎

Restore gastrointestinal health "Kampo-type stomach medicine"

Kampo medicine has a "stomach-tonifying effect" that regulates gastric function. It is suitable for people who usually have weak gastrointestinal problems, poor appetite due to irregular eating habits, hot summer or loss of appetite. Or people who want to improve gastrointestinal symptoms such as gastrointestinal discomfort and loss of appetite, improve stomach fatigue, and enjoy delicious food. But if you have an unexplained illness that doesn't improve, consider seeing a medical facility first.

For people with weak gastrointestinal function and loss of appetite in summer, it can be used to improve stomach fatigue.

• Features: It is a gastrointestinal medicine formulated with the essence of peony and licorice decoction and Anzhong powder. It is effective in improving various gastrointestinal symptoms including stomach pain, bloating and gastritis.
• Symptoms: Indigestion, upset stomach, gastritis, stomach pain, belching, loss of appetite, bloating, heartburn, hyperacidity, abdominal pain, nausea
• Dosage form: microparticles
• Age of use: 5 years and above
• Other dosage forms or capacities in the same series
  Taisho Kampo Gastrointestinal Herbs 12 packs ▶︎
  Taisho Kampo Gastrointestinal Herbs 20 packs ▶︎
  Taisho Chinese herbal gastrointestinal medicine 32 packs ▶︎
  Taisho Chinese herbal gastrointestinal medicine 60 tablets ▶︎
  Taisho Chinese herbal gastrointestinal medicine 160 tablets ▶︎

Suitable for people with weak gastrointestinal disorders: When you feel gastrointestinal discomfort, mental fatigue, anxiety, etc. due to overeating, excessive drinking, and various pressures caused by the complex living environment in modern society, it can improve gastrointestinal function and restore normal gastrointestinal function.

Ingredients include Magnolia officinalis, geranium, Atractylodes rhizome, Dangyao and Cortex cypress extract (the main ingredient of Baicao Pill). Phellodendron cypress extract is extracted from the inner bark of Cortex barberry tree.

• Features: Gastrointestinal medicine made from crude drugs such as magnolia bark, geranium, atractylodes, dangyao and Phellodendron extract (the main ingredient of Baicao Pill).
• Symptoms: Overeating, chest burning, stomach weakness, loss of appetite, indigestion, stomach/bloating, chest tightness, nausea, vomiting, stomach weakness, indigestion, loss of appetite, heartburn, hangover and nausea.
• Dosage form: tablet
• Age of use: 3 years old and above ※Dosage varies according to age

Comprehensive gastrointestinal medicine

Comprehensive gastrointestinal medicine contains antacids, gastric mucosa protective ingredients, stomach-nourishing Kampo ingredients, digestive enzymes, etc. Therefore, it is effective for various stomach symptoms. Containing Kampo ingredients, it is also recommended for those who want to restore gastrointestinal health or promote its function.

The inner and outer double-layered tablets, the outer layer of antacid first dissolves and neutralizes excess gastric acid to relieve stomach pain. The stomach-building ingredients in the inner layer dissolve slowly, rejuvenating a weak stomach.

• Features: The active ingredient MMSC can repair damaged gastric mucosa and return it to normal state, and also contains Kampo ingredients that can improve gastric function.
• Symptoms: Upset stomach, weak stomach, heaviness, stomach pain, overeating, excessive drinking, heartburn, nausea, hangover/drunk nausea, regurgitation, vomiting, loss of appetite, indigestion, hyperacidity, increased digestion , stomach and abdominal fullness
• Dosage form: tablets and granules
• Age of use: 8 years old and above ※Dosage is different for different ages
• Other dosage forms or capacities in the same series
  KOWA Keguijing Gastrointestinal Tablets α 18 tablets ▶︎
  KOWA Keguijing Gastrointestinal Tablets α 100 tablets ▶︎
  Xinghe KOWA Keguijing Gastrointestinal Granules α 12 packs ▶︎
  Xinghe KOWA Keguijing Gastrointestinal Granules α 28 packs ▶︎

7 kinds of stomach-boosting Kampo to rejuvenate a weak stomach. Kampo ingredients can eliminate discomforts such as stomach indigestion and hangover nausea.
Ota Gassan relieves stomach indigestion, nausea, hangover and other discomforts through the aroma of herbs and the cooling sensation of L-menthol. Contains 4 kinds of antacids with different functions, which can neutralize gastric acid, allow digestive enzymes to work optimally, and digest food quickly. Effective for heartburn, stomachache, etc.

• Features: 7 kinds of stomach-invigorating Chinese medicine, 4 kinds of antacids with different action times, all have excellent effects on heartburn, stomach pain, and stomach discomfort.

• Symptoms: Too much alcohol, Heartburn, Indigestion, Overeating, Stomach Pain, Upset Stomach, Indigestion, Indigestion, Loss of Appetite, Weak Stomach, Hyperacidity, Stomach/Bloating, Hangover, Nausea, Vomiting, Chest tightness.

• Dosage form: powder

• Using age: 8 years and above ※Dosage varies for different ages

• Other dosage forms or capacities in the same series ※This does not apply if the ingredients used in the tablets are different.
  Ota Weisan＜Subpackage＞16 packs ▶︎
  Ota Weisan＜Subpackage＞48 packs ▶︎
  Ota Wei San＜Canned＞ 75g/140g/210g ▶︎