Every time I visit Japan, friends and family always ask me to bring this back. It's become a household staple for us!

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Pabron
A Cold Medicine Long-Loved by Japanese Households.
The “Pabron” brand of medicine, produced by Taisho Pharmaceuticals, is one of Japan’s most common cold medicines.
The line offers a variety of products, including Pabron S Gold W for early treatment of colds, Pabron Medical depending on symptoms, and Pabron Ace Pro for stronger effects.
You can choose between tablet and powdered versions, both which contain the same medicines, so whatever your preferred method of taking medicine is, there’s a type of Pabron for you.
You can choose between tablet and powdered versions, both which contain the same medicines, so whatever your preferred method of taking medicine is, there’s a type of Pabron for you.
Pabron Ace Pro Powdered can be taken by those 15 years of age and up. Its special coating helps reduce any bitter flavors, and it helps to relieve a variety of cold symptoms, including sore throats, coughs, nose and throat symptoms, and fevers.
There are other products in the line usable by children as well.
Highlights
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Well-known cold medicine brand in Japan.
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Tablet version available for those who dislike taking powdered medicine.
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Different lines for children and for targeting specific symptoms.
Photos
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PABRON S GOLD GRANULES
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PABRON GOLD A <GRANULES>
Reviews
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Hung Tuan
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江雪
This is a pretty gentle cold medicine, but if you already have a cold, it doesn't work that well.
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陳騰
The powder doesn't taste great, so you'll need plenty of water with it.
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理子
The Gold A version works pretty well for joint and muscle pain that comes with a cold.
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Alex Lee
I always keep it in my wallet and carry it with me.
Details
- Name in Japanese
- パブロン
- Contents & Price
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12 packets 1,400 yen /24 packets 2,300 yen
※For Pabron S Gold W Powdered
※Prices may vary by shop. - Made by
- Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)