Because Japanese cold medicine is really effective, it is also very popular in Taiwan.
There are many people in Taiwan who are busy with work and have no time to see a doctor even if they have a cold. At this time, it is really helpful to have Japanese cold medicine around!

This time, we will thoroughly compare the characteristics and ingredients of the top 5 popular cold medicines. We will introduce the symptoms of colds. Please refer to them when choosing cold medicines!



1. If you have a cold with a very uncomfortable throat, you can take "Taisho Pharmaceutical Pabron Gold A "

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Taisho Pharmaceutical's " Pabron Gold A " is the most popular cold medicine in Japan.
The secret to its popularity is that the powdered medicine dissolves quickly in the mouth, and tastes good and is easy to take.

The biggest feature of Pabron Gold A is guaifenesin as the main ingredient.
Guaifenesin softens the phlegm that lodges in the throat and makes it easier to cough up.
Guaifenesin can inhibit the cough center and achieve antitussive effect.

It is recommended to take this product if you have a cold and "throat symptoms such as phlegm or cough are very uncomfortable".


Ingredients and effects of Taisho Pharmaceutical Pabron Gold A

Next, we will introduce the ingredients and effects of Taisho Pharmaceutical Pabron Gold A.

【Ingredients and content of Taisho Pharmaceutical Pabron Gold A 3 packs a day】

Ingredients Content
Guaifenesin 180mg
Dihydrocodeine Phosphate 24mg
dl-methylephedrine hydrochloride 60mg
Acetaminophen 800mg
Chlorpheniramine maleate 7.5mg
Caffeine Anhydrous 75mg
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 12mg

Effects of each ingredient are as follows:

*Guaifenesin
has the effect of reducing phlegm and antitussive.
Increase bronchial secretions, soften viscous phlegm, and the softened phlegm is easier to discharge, reducing the burden on the throat.
Stable cough center, has antitussive effect.

*Dihydrocodeine Phosphate
Stabilizes the cough center and has an antitussive effect.
In addition, it can also inhibit intestinal peristalsis and improve the symptoms of severe diarrhea.

*dl-methylephedrine hydrochloride
Dilates bronchi and suppresses cough, making breathing easier.
It can also inhibit the activity of histamine that triggers allergies.

*Acetaminophen
Calms fever, headache and sore throat.

*Chlorpheniramine maleate
Relieves symptoms of runny nose, stuffy nose, and sneezing.

*Anhydrous caffeine
acts on the nerves of the brain and relieves headaches.
Reduces feelings of sleepiness and fatigue.

*Riboflavin
Also known as vitamin B2.
Ingredients that are easy to consume when you have a cold.



2. "komeda Pharmaceutical New Amber Gold A" which is cheaper and effective for various cold symptoms

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komeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.'s "New Amber Gold A" is a comprehensive cold medicine in the form of microparticles that are easy to dissolve and easy to take.

The combination of 7 ingredients can relieve fever, headache, cough, nasal discharge, etc., and it is effective for all cold symptoms.

Although the ingredients are roughly the same as Taisho Pharmaceutical Pabron Gold A, the price is cheaper. Therefore, people who want to buy cold medicine in large quantities can consider this medicine.


Ingredients and effects of "komeda Pharmaceutical New Amber Gold A"

Then introduce the ingredients and effects of the new Amber Gold A.

【Ingredients and contents of the new Amber Gold A1 3 packs a day】

Ingredients Content
Acetaminophen 900mg
Dihydrocodeine Phosphate 24mg
Chlorpheniramine maleate 7.5mg
dl-methylephedrine hydrochloride 60mg
Caffeine Anhydrous 75mg
Guaifenesin 180mg
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 12mg

Looking at the composition and content, it can be found that it is the same as that of Taisho Pharmaceutical Pabron Gold A.
That is to say, its efficacy is the same as that of Taisho Pharmaceutical Pabron Gold A.

*But compared to Taisho Pharmaceutical Pabron Gold A , the new Amber Gold A is cheaper.
Because Taisho Pharmaceutical Pabron Gold A is a product of a large pharmaceutical company called "Taisho Pharmaceutical". Japan mostly trusts the quality of the products of big companies, so the prices tend to be high.

If you are looking for a sense of brand trust, you can choose Taisho Pharmaceutical Pabron Gold A .
If you want to buy the same ingredients and be cheaper regardless of the brand, you can choose the new Amber Gold A .



3. It is recommended to take "Kracie Pueraria Soup S" at the beginning of a cold

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The biggest feature of Kracie's "Gegentang S" is that it is not only a Japanese cold medicine, but also a traditional Chinese medicine.
For those who prefer Chinese medicine over Western medicine, we recommend Kracie Pueraria Soup S, which uses Chinese medicine as the main ingredient.

Cold medicine of traditional Chinese medicine is especially effective in treating the initial symptoms of a cold, so
*when the body is cold
*when headache
*when symptoms such as muscle and joint pain
appear due to fever, Take it immediately to see the effect.

"Gegen Decoction" has a long history, and it was introduced in the Chinese medical books "Treatise on Febrile Diseases" and "Synopsis of the Golden Chamber" around 200 AD.
Since ancient times, it has been a traditional Chinese medicine that relieves the initial symptoms of colds and stiff shoulders and has been passed down to this day. Kracie "Pudzu Root Soup S" can warm the body, promote sweating, and relieve chills and body pain caused by colds.


The ingredients and effects of kudzu root soup S

Gegen Decoction S contains 7 kinds of traditional Chinese medicine. The ingredients are as follows:

【Ingredients and content of Pueraria decoction S1 day 3 packs】

Ingredients Content
Kudzu root 6g
Ephedra 3g
Jujube 3g
Cinnamon 2.25g
Paeonia 2.25g
Licorice 1.5g
Ginger 0.75g

The effect of each ingredient is as follows:

*Kudzu root
The dried bark of kudzu root.
It has a sweating effect.
Relieves stiff shoulders.
It also has the effect of inhibiting diarrhea.

*Ephedra
Ephedra is a small evergreen shrub native to northern China.
It has a sweating effect.

*Jujube
Dried dates.
Tune the bowel.
Calm restlessness and anxiety.

*Cinnamon
It is called cinnamon in Japan and is often used as a spice.
Improve blood circulation, adjust gastrointestinal tract, restore immunity.

*Paeoniae
Dried peony root
promotes blood circulation and warms the body. It also relieves the pain caused by muscle stiffness.

*Licorice
is a plant that is 50 times sweeter than sucrose.
Glycyrrhizin, one of the main components of licorice, has a strong anti-inflammatory effect.
In addition to inhibiting inflammation, it can also adjust the taste of traditional Chinese medicine and is easy to take.

*Ginger
The rhizome of dried ginger.
It can warm the body and promote sweating.
It also has the effect of suppressing nausea and vomiting.



4. Takeda Pharmaceuticals "BENZA BLOCK L Tablets" can relieve sore throat and fever

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Takeda Pharmaceuticals "BENZA BLOCK L Tablets" contains ibuprofen, which can effectively relieve fever and sore throat.

Although it can relieve all cold symptoms in a balanced way as a whole, the biggest feature is the addition of ibuprofen, which can effectively relieve sore throat and fever symptoms.

When you have a sore throat due to a cold, it is recommended to take BENZA BLOCK L tablets.
Under the balanced action of 5 ingredients, it can improve cold symptoms such as runny nose and phlegm.

Ingredients and effects of BENZA BLOCK L tablets

Continue to explain the ingredients and effects of BENZA BLOCK L tablets.

【Ingredients and content of BENZA BLOCK L tablets 9 tablets per day】

Ingredients Content
Ibuprofen 450mg
Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 135mg
Chlorpheniramine maleate 7.5mg
Dihydrocodeine Phosphate 24mg
Caffeine Anhydrous 75mg

The characteristics of each component are as follows:

*Ibuprofen
Effectively relieves fever and pain.
Relieves severe sore throats.

*Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride
Repairs nasal mucosa and relieves breathing difficulties caused by nasal congestion.

*Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Relieves runny nose and stuffy nose.

*Dihydrocodeine Phosphate
Antitussive.

*Anhydrous caffeine
Relieves headaches.



5. "Xinzhi Kening Comprehensive Cold Medicine Granules" is suitable for treating all cold symptoms such as fever, headache, and cough

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The "Xinzhi Kening Comprehensive Cold Medicine Granules" of Zenyaku Industry Co., Ltd. contains acetaminophen, which is extremely effective in antipyretic and analgesic.
It is characterized by its ability to relieve all cold symptoms in a balanced manner.

Dihydrocodeine phosphate and dl-methylephedrine hydrochloride are effective against coughing.
People who have symptoms such as fever, headache, and cough due to a cold can take this Xinzhike Ning, which is effective for all cold symptoms.

Easier to take with the addition of licorice is also popular.


Ingredients and effects of Xinzhi Kening Comprehensive Cold Medicine Granules

The ingredients of Xinzhi Kening Comprehensive Cold Medicine Granules are as follows:

[Ingredients and content of Xinzhi Kening Comprehensive Cold Medicine Granules 3 packs per day]

Ingredients Content
Dihydrocodeine Phosphate 24mg
dl-methylephedrine hydrochloride 60mg
Acetaminophen 900mg
Chlorpheniramine maleate 7.5mg
Caffeine Anhydrous 75mg
Licorice Extract 450mg

The effect of each ingredient is as follows:

*Dihydrocodeine Phosphate
Antitussive by inhibiting the activity of the cough center.

*dl-methylephedrine hydrochloride
Dilates bronchi and suppresses cough, making breathing easier.

*Acetaminophen
has antipyretic and analgesic effects.
It is effective in treating fever and sore throat caused by colds.

*Chlorpheniramine maleate
Relieves symptoms of rhinitis.

*Anhydrous caffeine
Relieves headaches.



It will be more reassuring to prepare a variety of cold medicines according to the type of cold

There are various symptoms of a cold, so it is safer to prepare a variety of cold medicines.
For example
*Traditional Chinese medicine can be taken at the beginning of a cold.
*When the throat symptoms are serious, you can take cold medicine specially for throat.
It is most recommended to choose suitable cold medicine according to your own cold symptoms like this!
Let's make good use of Japanese cold medicine to effectively relieve annoying cold symptoms!