Class 2 OTC DrugKampo formulationGranules
Alpitan
For headaches and hangovers caused by alcohol and other factors
✦ Goreisan formulation✦ Granules type✦ Before meals or between meals
For people like this and situations like these
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Headache after drinking
For severe symptoms when your head throbs after drinking alcohol
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Groggy morning headache
For those troubled by pounding headaches or hangover headaches upon waking in the morning
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Fluid balance imbalance
For those who want to suppress discomfort associated with imbalances in the body’s fluid balance caused by alcohol and other factors
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Convenient to carry and use
Individually packaged Granules that are easy to use one dose at a time, for those who want to be prepared when needed
Product Overview
Alpitan is a Kampo formulation used for headaches and hangovers caused by alcohol and other factors. Through its action of balancing excess fluid distribution in the body, the Kampo formulation “Goreisan” helps suppress conditions associated with brain swelling and relieve severe headaches and hangovers. This medicine is a fast-dissolving Granules product taken before meals or between meals.
Product Features
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Goreisan helps balance fluid distribution
Goreisan
The Kampo formulation “Goreisan” helps eliminate excess fluids and alcohol, helping suppress conditions associated with brain swelling and relieve severe headaches and hangovers.
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For alcohol-related headaches and hangovers
Indication Focus
Used for symptoms such as throbbing headaches after drinking alcohol and severe pounding headaches the next morning, including headaches and hangovers caused by alcohol and other factors.
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Fast-dissolving Granules
Dosage form
Fast-dissolving Granules. Individually packaged for convenient single-dose use and designed to be taken before meals or between meals.
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Take before meals or between meals
A Kampo medicine intended to be taken primarily on an empty stomach, such as before meals.
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Individual packet type
Conveniently packaged in individual packets for easy use one dose at a time.
Indications and Effects
Headaches and hangovers caused by alcohol and other factors
Dosage and Directions
| Age |
Dose per administration |
Number of doses per day |
| Adults (15 years and older) |
1 packet per dose |
Three times daily, before meals or between meals |
| Under 15 years old |
Do not take |
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“Between meals” means 2–3 hours after a meal. Take this product according to the specified dosage and directions. If you have any questions, consult a pharmacist or registered salesperson.
⚠️ Precautions for Use
- This product is a Class 2 OTC Drug. Read the enclosed package insert carefully before use.
- Follow the specified dosage and directions.
- The following people should consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson before taking this product: people receiving medical treatment, pregnant people or those who may be pregnant, and people who have experienced allergic symptoms caused by medicines or other substances.
- If symptoms such as rash, redness, or itching appear after taking this product, stop taking it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson.
- If symptoms do not improve after taking this product for a while, stop taking it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson with this document.
- Alpitan γ (Inchinko Goryosan) differs in formulation and primary purpose. If you are unsure which product to choose, consult a registered salesperson or other qualified professional.
📦 Storage Precautions
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Store out of reach of children.
- Do not transfer the product to another container.
- Do not take products after their expiration date.
● Features
● This is the Kampo formula "Goreisan," effective for headaches and hangovers caused by alcohol and the like.
● It suppresses painful headaches and hangovers by promoting alcohol decomposition and adjusting the body's water balance.
● It is a quickly dissolving granule type.
【Class 2 OTC Drug】
● Efficacy/Effects
Can be used regardless of physical strength, for those who are thirsty and have low urine output, and accompanied by any of the following symptoms: watery diarrhea, acute gastroenteritis (do not use for "shiburi-bara"), heat stroke, swelling, headache, hangover, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, abdominal pain, or edema.
＜Precautions related to Efficacy/Effects＞
"Shiburi-bara" refers to a condition with a sensation of incomplete evacuation and repeated abdominal pain accompanied by the urge to defecate.
● Dosage and Administration
Adults (15 years and older) 1 packet per dose, 7 years and older but under 15 years 2/3 packet per dose, 4 years and older but under 7 years 1/2 packet per dose, 2 years and older but under 4 years 1/3 packet per dose, take 3 times a day before or between meals with water or hot water (do not administer to children under 2 years).
＜Precautions related to Dosage and Administration＞
(1) Strictly adhere to the prescribed dosage and administration.
(2) When administering to children, do so under the guidance and supervision of a guardian.
● "Between meals" means the time between meals, approximately 2 to 3 hours after eating.
● Ingredients/Quantity
Per 3 packets (4.5g):
Goreisan extract 2.3g (Takusha 5g, Chorei, Bukuryo, Byakujutsu each 3g, Keihi 2g)
〔Additives〕
Hydroxypropyl cellulose, lactose
＜Precautions related to Ingredients/Quantity＞
● Since this medicine uses natural ingredients (herbal medicines), the color of the granules may vary slightly.
● Dosage Form
Granules (oral powder)
● Precautions for Use
■ Consult
1. The following people should consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller before taking:
(1) Those receiving medical treatment from a doctor
(2) Pregnant women or those who may be pregnant
(3) Those who have experienced rash, redness, itching, etc., due to medication in the past
2. If the following symptoms appear after taking the medicine, there is a possibility of side effects, so stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this box.
［Affected area: Symptoms］
Skin: rash, redness, itching
3. If symptoms do not improve after about one month (5-6 doses for acute gastroenteritis or hangover, 5-6 days for watery diarrhea or heat stroke), stop taking the medicine and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this box.
●Precautions for Storage and Handling
(1) Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
(2) Keep out of reach of children.
(3) Do not transfer to other containers (may cause misuse or change quality).
(4) If taking a divided dose from one packet, fold the opening of the bag back at least twice to store the remaining medicine. Also, take the stored remaining medicine within the same day or discard it.
