What Is Alinamin®? : Japanese Solutions for Everyday Healthcare Needs

We know your trip to Japan is already overflowing with all the sightseeing, great food, and shopping you’re planning to fit in, but that packed Japan itinerary – with too many hours spent walking and maybe not enough spent sleeping – can really wear you out.

That’s why we think it’s worth knowing about these health-supporting products from Alinamin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. during your trip. The company has earned the trust of Japanese consumers over the past half a century, offering well-known products like their ALINAMIN® EX PLUS®, a Japanese Class 3 OTC Drug that includes vitamins B1, B6, and B12 – perfect for times when your body needs a little extra support to keep energy levels up. Of course, the company offers a variety of helpful products, so we’ve put together a Japanese drugstore shopping list of Alinamin® products to help you feel your best throughout your trip to Japan!

For Tired Days and Sore Legs

At the end of a long day of sightseeing, after hours and hours of exploring Japan on foot, when your legs feel heavy and your shoulders are ready to quit… that’s when you need to treat your body right! If you’ve got days left to enjoy Japan, it’s vital that you tackle the fatigue before it all starts to add up.

ALINAMIN® EX PLUS® is a that supplies your body with vitamins B1, B6, and B12 when you’re feeling fatigue.

ALINAMIN® EX PLUS® contains the fatigue-fighting active ingredient Fursultiamine, a vitamin B1 derivative with high bioavailability, meaning it absorbs easily into the body. It also includes vitamins B6 and B12, which help support the nervous system.

ALINAMIN® EX PLUS® is a that supplies your body with vitamins B1, B6, and B12 when you’re feeling fatigue.

Vitamin B1 can be difficult for your body to absorb, but Fursultiamine helps your body process the vitamin efficiently, making it easy for your body to get the B1 it needs. The formula also contains calcium pantothenate, which plays a part in metabolism, as well as circulation-improving vitamin E, and gamma-oryzanol, which supports the function of B vitamins. Together, these components make ALINAMIN® EX PLUS® a solution for days when you’re feeling tired, or your eyes, shoulders, and lower back are feeling uncomfortable.

Recommended for:
✔️ General fatigue
✔️ Tired eyes, stiff shoulders, and lower back pain
✔️ Age-related tiredness

ALINAMIN® EX PLUS® (Class 3 OTC Drug)
Quantity: 270 tablets
Dosage: Ages 15+, take 2~3 tablets once daily after any meal
Product Details (en) 

+ ALINAMIN^® EX PLUS α^®

ALINAMIN® EX PLUS α® is a that supplies your body with vitamins B1, B2, B6, and B12 when you’re feeling fatigue.

In addition to the active ingredients found in ALINAMIN® EX PLUS® (Fursultiamine, B6, B12, calcium pantothenate, gamma-oryzanol), this formula also includes vitamin B2, which helps the body convert fats, proteins, and carbohydrates into energy. It’s a useful boost for those experiencing chronic fatigue.

ALINAMIN® EX PLUS α® is a that supplies your body with vitamins B1, B2, B6, and B12 when you’re feeling fatigue.

Recommended for:
✔️ Chronic fatigue
✔️ Persistent eye, shoulder, and lower back pain

ALINAMIN® EX PLUS α® (Class 3 OTC Drug)
Quantity: 280 tablets
Dosage: Ages 15+, take 2~3 tablets once daily after any meal
Product Details (en)

▶︎ While vitamins can help keep your body in tip-top shape, it’s also essential to eat a balanced diet with all five food groups.

_{*These products have been approved for use under Japanese laws; they have not been submitted for approval in other countries. Before purchasing or consuming, please thoroughly check the product details to see if it is right for you.}

When Your Stomach Acts Up

When you finally arrive in Japan, it can be hard to resist all the amazing sushi, fried foods, and sweet treats you discover during your travels. Overindulging in all that great food, however, can sometimes lead to an upset stomach.

Bio-Three® Hi Tablet is a Japanese designated quasi-drug that balances the digestive system, relieving constipation and diarrhea.

When your stomach is really slowing you down, this Japanese gut-health supplement is there to help support your digestive system with three live bacterial strains (butyric acid bacteria, lactic acid bacteria, saccharifying bacteria). Each type of bacteria in Bio-Three® Hi Tablet works in a different part of the intestines to restore balance, which makes it useful whenever your stomach isn’t feeling right, whether the issue is bloating, constipation, or diahrrea.

Recommended for:
✔️ Everyday digestive regulation
✔️ Constipation or diarrhea

Bio-Three® Hi Tablet is a Japanese designated quasi-drug that balances the digestive system, relieving constipation and diarrhea.

Bio-Three® Hi Tablet (Designated Quasi-Drug)
Quantity: 540 tablets
Dosage: Take after eating; recommended dose varies by age, so please check the chart on the package insert.

Age	Quantity	Schedule
15+	2 tablets	3 times a day
5~15	1 tablet	3 times a day
Under 5	do not use	–

*Children should only be given this product under adult supervision. Do not exceed the recommended dose.

Product Details (en)

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For Nights When You Can’t Sleep

No matter how utterly exhausted you feel at the end of a busy day of travel, sometimes you just can’t fall asleep at night, especially when exploring a new country you’ve never seen before.

Adjusting to a new environment, and probably a new time zone, can really do a number on your body! Even after a full day on your feet, when you feel ready to collapse, your mind might still be wide awake. And when you finally drift off, it feels like it’s only a matter of minutes until that early-morning alarm wakes you up to make the most of your travel time, leading to a cycle of poor sleep. If that goes on for too long, and the Japan trip of your dreams starts to turn into a total drag, it might be time to consider a little help from ALINAMIN® NIGHT RECOVER KAIMIN EUGLENA.

The main ingredient is paramylon, extracted from the algae Euglena gracilis, which is reported to promote deep, quality sleep, and help you to wake up feeling refreshed. Reports also suggest that paramylon can help relieve temporary stress, like the irritation you feel at work, or the tension that might brew during a long trip abroad.

Recommended for:
✔️ Sleep concerns
✔️ Tired mornings when sleep doesn’t feel like enough
✔️ Temporary stress (irritation, tension) from work or other daily frustrations

ALINAMIN® NIGHT RECOVER KAIMIN EUGLENA (Foods with Functional Claims)
Packaging: 1-day pack (3 tablets) / 10-day pack (30 tablets)
Dosage: Take 3 tablets per day with water, etc.
Product Details (en)

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FAQ

Q: Can I take ALINAMIN® EX PLUS® or ALINAMIN® EX PLUS α® daily?
A: Yes, these can be taken daily as vitamin supplements at the approved dose. However, if you don’t feel any improvement after a month, the cause of your symptoms may not be vitamin deficiency. In such cases, please stop taking the supplement and consult a medical professional or registered provider.

Q: What’s the difference between ALINAMIN® EX PLUS® and ALINAMIN® EX PLUS α®?
A: ALINAMIN® EX PLUS α® includes an additional ingredient, vitamin B2, which helps convert nutrients (carbohydrates, fats, protein) into energy. It’s made to help you recover from more severe fatigue.

Q: Bio-Three® Hi Tablet is called a “designated quasi-drug,” but what does that actually mean?
A: What Japan calls a “quasi-drug” (指定医薬部外品) is something between medicine and cosmetics, or in other words, one kind of non-prescription medication. They aren’t usually as powerful as prescription drugs, but they are still effective, and often have fewer side effects.

Q: What is a Class 3 OTC Drug?
A: Japan’s Class 3 OTC Drugs are another kind of non-prescription medication, available OTC (over-the-counter). They tend to have somewhat mild effects, but also come with a low risk of side effects.

Q: Can I buy these Japanese medications without a prescription?
A: Yes, in Japan quasi-drugs and Class 3 OTC Drugs can be purchased without a prescription at drugstores. Prescription drugs will still require a diagnosis and prescription from a medical professional.

Q: Where can I buy Alinamin products?

A: Alinamin products are widely available at drugstores across Japan. That includes big drugstore chains like Matsumoto Kiyoshi and Tsuruha Drug, as well as major retailers like BicCamera and Yodobashi Camera. You can even get the 1-day packs of ALINAMIN® NIGHT RECOVER KAIMIN EUGLENA at convenience stores. You can also shop online at the official Alinamin website.

⑥ Take Care of Yourself During Your Trip to Japan!

Sticking to your travel itinerary is important, but that doesn’t mean you should push yourself past your limits! If you want to enjoy your trip to the fullest, these Alinamin products can help support your health to keep you going as you explore Japan – and even lend a hand supporting your everyday health once you return home.

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