Gotōsan Cold Medicine Granules
A long-selling cold medicine born in 1920, loved for over 100 years
Non-pyrazolone aspirin main ingredient + five active ingredients for a multi-angle approach to cold symptoms
🌡️ Product overview
Gotōsan Cold Medicine Granules is a Designated Class 2 OTC Drug cold medicine loved mainly in Kyushu for over 100 years since its creation in 1920 by internist Susumu Gotō at "Gotō Pharmacy." The manufacturer and distributor is Usuki Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. headquartered in Usuki City, Oita Prefecture. The product name comes directly from the powder form and Dr. Gotō’s name.
The main ingredient is non-pyrazolone antipyretic analgesic aspirin (450mg). Combined with cough suppressant noscapine, bronchodilator dl-methylephedrine hydrochloride, antihistamine chlorpheniramine maleate, pain relief enhancer anhydrous caffeine, and plant-derived Cinnamon and Licorice powders. Finished as easy-to-take two-colored smooth spherical granules. It broadly addresses severe symptoms accompanying colds such as fever, headache, runny nose, cough, and throat pain.
Aspirin is ultra-micronized to increase surface area for rapid absorption. To maintain quality, the packets wrapped in medicine paper are sealed with a desiccant in aluminum packaging using a unique method to ensure stability.
⭐ Four features
The main ingredient is aspirin, a non-pyrazolone antipyretic analgesic born in Germany in 1899 and used worldwide for over 100 years. It works on fever, headache, joint pain, muscle pain, and other cold symptoms.
Five ingredients—antipyretic analgesic (aspirin), cough suppressant (noscapine), bronchodilator (dl-methylephedrine hydrochloride), antihistamine/runny nose suppressant (chlorpheniramine maleate), and pain relief enhancer (anhydrous caffeine)—work together to comprehensively care for severe cold symptoms.
Contains plant-derived herbal powders Cinnamon (Keihi) and Licorice (Kanzou). This creates a unique refreshing aroma and taste, softening the strong bitterness typical of medicines. It is also popular among men for ease of intake.
Aspirin is ultra-micronized to increase surface area for rapid absorption. Since aspirin is sensitive to moisture, the ingredients are protected and quality maintained by a double structure of medicine paper + desiccant + aluminum packaging.
🔬 Active ingredients and amounts (per 1 packet 1.3g)
| Ingredient name | Content | Function | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid) |
450mg | Antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory | Non-pyrazolone antipyretic analgesic ingredient |
| Anhydrous caffeine | 50mg | Enhances the pain relief effect of aspirin | Pain relief support ingredient |
| dl-Methylephedrine Hydrochloride | 10mg | Widens the bronchi and suppresses coughing | Bronchodilator ingredient |
| Noscapine | 10mg | Acts on the cough center to suppress coughing | Cough suppressant ingredient |
| Chlorpheniramine Maleate | 2.5mg | Suppresses sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion | Antihistamine ingredient |
✅ Indications and effects
Effective for relieving various cold symptoms.
📋 Dosage and administration
| Age | Dose per intake | Number of doses per day |
|---|---|---|
| 15 years old and above | 1 packet (1.3g) | 3 times |
| Under 15 years old | Do not take | |
⚠️ Usage and storage precautions
- Those who have had allergic reactions (rash, swelling, breathing difficulties, etc.) to this product, its ingredients, aspirin, or salicylate drugs
- Children under 15 years old who may have chickenpox or influenza (risk of Reye's syndrome)
- Those who have had asthma attacks triggered by antipyretic analgesics (aspirin asthma)
- Those with stomach or duodenal ulcers
- Those with hemophilia, thrombocytopenia, or bleeding disorders
- Pregnant women within 12 weeks of their due date
- Those receiving treatment from a doctor or dentist
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women
- Elderly people
- Those with heart, kidney, or liver diseases
- Those with a history of stomach or duodenal ulcers
- Those who consume large amounts of alcohol
- Those currently taking other medications
- If you experience abnormal symptoms such as skin reactions (rash, hives), digestive symptoms (nausea, stomach pain), or neurological symptoms (dizziness), stop taking the medicine and consult a doctor or pharmacist.
- Drowsiness may occur. Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery after taking this medicine.
- Avoid drinking alcohol after taking this medicine.
- Aspirin decomposes easily due to moisture, so please store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight (especially after opening the aluminum packaging).
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not transfer to other containers (this may cause misuse or quality deterioration).
- Do not take the product after the expiration date.
- Please use as soon as possible after opening.