Paracetamol (acetaminophen) in Japan: Tylenol A and Pabron Gold A
Paracetamol (acetaminophen): how it is named on Japanese boxes, the 3 products in this database that contain it, how their doses compare with US labels, and the rules for bringing it into Japan and taking it home. On 3 October 2026, PMDA's search of OTC package inserts returned 699 products containing paracetamol.
What it is called on Japanese boxes
How paracetamol is written on Japanese boxes, with the official English name from the JAN database or the Japanese Pharmacopoeia.
| Official English name | Name on Japanese boxes | Listed in |
|---|---|---|
| Acetaminophen | アセトアミノフェン | JAN; also Paracetamol |
Paracetamol in Japanese products
The amount of paracetamol per dose and per day, as each package insert sets it.
On 3 October 2026, PMDA's search of OTC package inserts returned 699 products containing paracetamol.
| Product | Amount | Most a day for adults | Class on the box |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tylenol A | 300 mg per dose of 1 tablet | 900 mg (3 doses a day) | 第2類医薬品 |
| Pabron Gold A Granules | 300 mg per dose of 1 sachet | 900 mg (3 doses a day) | 第②類医薬品 |
| S.Tac General Cold Medicine | 300 mg per dose of 3 tablets | 900 mg (3 doses a day) | 第②類医薬品 |
Most a day for adults, by the package insert (mg)
Each package insert sets its own dose. Follow the directions and dosage on the box you buy.
Japanese doses and US labels
US doses come from the OTC labels on DailyMed.
| Product | Where | Amount | Most a day for adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tylenol A | Japan, package insert | 300 mg per dose of 1 tablet | 900 mg (3 doses a day) |
| Pabron Gold A Granules | Japan, package insert | 300 mg per dose of 1 sachet | 900 mg (3 doses a day) |
| S.Tac General Cold Medicine | Japan, package insert | 300 mg per dose of 3 tablets | 900 mg (3 doses a day) |
| Tylenol Regular Strength | US, OTC label | 325 mg per tablet | 3,250 mg (10 tablets in 24 hours) |
| Tylenol Extra Strength Caplets | US, OTC label | 500 mg per caplet | 3,000 mg (6 caplets in 24 hours) |
| NyQuil Cold & Flu liquid | US, OTC label | 650 mg per 30 mL dose cup | 2,600 mg (4 doses in 24 hours) |
| DayQuil Cold & Flu liquid | US, OTC label | 325 mg per 15 mL | 2,600 mg (4 doses in 24 hours) |
Follow the directions and dosage exactly.That is the wording of the Japanese package inserts. The table lines up what each product's own directions say; it is not a guide to how much to take.
The directions on the US labels, as printed
Bringing it into Japan
Medicine with paracetamol that you bring for your own use counts towards Japan's supply limits for medicine.
Taking it home
Frequently asked questions
Is paracetamol sold over the counter in Japan?
On 3 October 2026, PMDA's search of OTC package inserts returned 699 products containing paracetamol. In this database: Tylenol A, Pabron Gold A Granules, S.Tac General Cold Medicine.
How much Acetaminophen is in Tylenol A?
300 mg per dose of 1 tablet, and at most 900 mg (3 doses a day) by its package insert.
How does Tylenol A compare with Tylenol Regular Strength?
Tylenol A: 300 mg per dose of 1 tablet, at most 900 mg (3 doses a day) (Japanese package insert). Tylenol Regular Strength: 325 mg per tablet, at most 3,250 mg (10 tablets in 24 hours) (US label). Each product's directions apply only to that product.
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Sources for this page
- PMDA (Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency) OTC and guidance-required drug package insert search (一般用医薬品・要指導医薬品 添付文書等情報検索)checked October 3, 2026
- National Institute of Health Sciences Japanese Accepted Names for Pharmaceuticals (JAN) databasechecked October 3, 2026
- PMDA (Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency) タイレノールA: package insert (添付文書)checked October 3, 2026
- PMDA (Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency) パブロンゴールドA<微粒>: package insert (添付文書)checked October 3, 2026
- PMDA (Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency) エスタック総合感冒: package insert (添付文書)checked October 3, 2026
- DailyMed (US National Library of Medicine) Tylenol: Tylenol Regular Strength labelchecked October 3, 2026
- DailyMed (US National Library of Medicine) Tylenol: Tylenol Extra Strength Caplets labelchecked October 3, 2026
- DailyMed (US National Library of Medicine) Vicks NyQuil Cold & Flu: NyQuil Cold & Flu liquid labelchecked October 3, 2026
- DailyMed (US National Library of Medicine) Vicks DayQuil Cold & Flu: DayQuil Cold & Flu liquid labelchecked October 3, 2026
Compiled by Japan Japan !! · Updated October 3, 2026