Japanese pharmacist explains how to choose eye drops and their ingredients

Your eyes are tired... A pharmacist explains how to choose the right eye drops for each symptom. A pharmacist explains how to choose the right eye drops for each symptom!

Hello, I am a pharmacist. I am not sure what eye drops you recommend for tired eyes and eyestrain, and I am not sure what to choose. Our pharmacist will tell you the answer.

In our modern life where we often overuse our eyes due to computers and smartphones, we may have experienced that our eyes get tired in the evening and we cannot concentrate.

It is difficult to know what kind of eye drops to choose, since there are various symptoms such as redness, blurred vision, dryness, and other symptoms of fatigue.

In this article, we will discuss the key points to consider when choosing effective products.

Eye fatigue is caused by fatigue of the muscles around the eyes and the muscles that adjust the focus when looking at an object. When you stare at a computer or smartphone screen for a long time or continue to do detailed work, the ciliary muscle, which is responsible for adjusting the focus, becomes tired and fatigued.

Other symptoms such as presbyopia and autonomic nervous system disorders can also cause eye fatigue. Symptoms such as pain in the back of the eyes, bloodshot eyes, and blurred vision can occur, and if they become severe, they can lead to headaches, stiff shoulders, nausea, etc. To prevent these symptoms, it is recommended to take frequent rests, distance yourself from screens such as computers, and increase your awareness.

To prevent these symptoms, it is effective to take frequent rests, to keep a short distance from computer screens, and to consciously increase the number of times you blink your eyes, but eye drops are even more effective.

Here are three things to check when choosing eye drops.

The first one. We will introduce specific ingredients to check for fatigue and eyestrain and the types of ingredients to counteract such fatigue and eyestrain, so that you can choose eye drops that contain these ingredients when selecting eye drops.

Vasoconstrictors

First, be careful with vasoconstrictors. They should only be used in emergency situations. By constricting blood vessels, vasoconstrictors can suppress conjunctival redness.

However, this does not mean that suppressing bloodshot does not also mean that eye fatigue will improve. It may temporarily remove the redness, but when the effect wears off, the redness may conversely become worse.

Improves the ability to regulate the focus of the eye

An ingredient that improves the ability of the eye to regulate focus is neostigmine methyl sulfate. It is effective in improving the ciliary muscle function that regulates the focus of the eye.

For those who suffer from difficulty in focusing, etc., we recommend products containing these ingredients.

Eye moisture

You want to keep your eyes moist and relieve fatigue. If so, choose a product that contains vitamin a.

By keeping your eyes moist, you can alleviate eye fatigue and eyestrain. Specific ingredients include vitamin a and ethyl sodium chondroitin sulfate, which retains tears. It is best to choose a product that contains these ingredients.

Next, you should also choose those that contain anti-inflammatory and nourishing ingredients. Ingredients such as dipotassium glycyrrhizate and epsilon-aminocaproic acid can be expected to reduce inflammation and hyperemia.

Also, there are ingredients that nourish the eyes: taurine, vitamin b 6, and vitamin b 12. These ingredients help to improve nerve function when the eyes are fatigued and help to recover from eye fatigue, so it is important to keep them in mind as well.

Now let's also check if the second point contacts are ok

When you are using contact lenses, your eyes are often quite tired. To ensure that preservatives and other ingredients in eye drops do not affect them, it is necessary to check if the drops can be used while using contact lenses.

The package or description section of the product will state whether or not it is compatible with contact lenses, so be sure to check before purchasing.

Some products may not be compatible with hard contact lenses, so please be careful.

Third: Check the comfort of the drops

There are various types of eye drops with strong or mild coolness, so if you want to refresh your eyes, we recommend you choose cool-type eye drops with strong coolness.

If you are not fond of such things, there are mild types, so choose whichever you prefer.

I will now tell you about some over-the-counter eye drops that I recommend. The first is Rohto Premium.

These eye drops contain essential oil in the solution, which gives a refreshing and refreshing sensation to the eyes. Allantoin, vitamin b6, panthenol, and 12 other active ingredients are used in these eye drops to treat modern-day eye problems such as fatigue and blurred vision.

Another feature of these eye drops is that they contain a high concentration of ingredients that improve the function of focusing.

What did you think? Did you find any hints for choosing eye drops that are effective for your own tired eyes?

It is important to take care of your eyes on a daily basis with eye drops that suit you. If you feel discomfort or fatigue in your eyes, try using over-the-counter eye drops as soon as possible.

If you keep the following tips in mind on a daily basis, you can minimize the accumulation of fatigue in your eyes

There are seven points in all.

The first is to rest your eyes for about 10 minutes for every hour of work.

Second, do eye exercises and massages.

Third, move your body moderately to relieve physical and mental tension as well.

4, Create an environment in which computer work does not cause fatigue. This means taking measures against blue light and so on.

5, It is also a good idea to have regular eye examinations.

6, Make sure to eat a regular diet.

7, Get plenty of rest.

By keeping these things in mind, you will be able to improve or alleviate fatigue.

*Since it is translated by the author of the article, it may differ from what is said in the video.

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Benefits and effects

Eye fatigue

Conjunctival hyperemia

Blurred vision (e.g. when there is a lot of eye discharge)

Itchy eyes

Prevention of eye diseases (after swimming, when dust or sweat gets into the eyes, etc.)

Blepharitis (sores on the eyelids)

Blepharitis (sores on the eyelids) ・Ocular inflammation caused by ultraviolet rays or other rays (e.g., snow blindness)

Discomfort when wearing hard contact lenses.

Usage Dosage

1 to 2 drops, 5 to 6 times a day.

Precautions related to dosage and usage

(1) Excessive use may cause abnormal glare or even bloodshot eyes.

(2) Children should be supervised by a parent or guardian when using this product.

(3) Do not allow the tip of the container to touch the eyes, eyelids, or eyelashes. (It may cause contamination or foreign matter (eye mucus, dust, etc.)) Do not use if the product is cloudy.

(4) Do not use while wearing soft contact lenses.

(5) Use only for eye drops.

Ingredients 

Tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride ... 0.05%.

Neostigmine methyl sulfate ... 0.005%.

Allantoin ... 0.1

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate ... 0.1

Zinc sulfate hydrate ... 0.1

Chlorpheniramine maleate ... 0.03

Vitamin B6 ... 0.05%.

Panthenol ... 0.1%.

d-alpha-tocopherol acetate ... 0.025％

Potassium L-Aspartate...1%.

Taurine...0.5%.

Sodium chondroitin sulfate ... 0.25%.

Boric acid, borax, L-menthol, dL-camphor, geraniol, eucalyptus oil, sodium edetate, sodium chloride, polysorbate 80, polyoxyethylene hardened castor oil, chlorobutanol, benzalkonium chloride, and pH adjuster are included as additives.

Shipping

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At the time of shipment, we will ship products with an expiration date of 12 months or more.

This package will be shipped from KAWASAKI PORT, JAPAN Post, DHL etc. - Tracking number will be  provided.

*Under normal circumstances, it takes 10-14 days by air, and if countries stop accepting air shipments due to pandemics or disasters, it can take several months by sea.

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If you need help, try this Hochuekkito

In this issue, I would like to talk about Hochuekkito, one of the most commonly used

It is mainly used to replenish and lift up the Qi of the abdomen. Chu means stomach. The three main symptoms it is used for are as follows.

The first is diarrhea

There are several patterns of diarrhea, but the diarrhea that fits Hochuekkito is more like chronic diarrhea.

Other characteristics include a physical discomfort like after a marathon, shortness of breath easily, and a weak voice. Preference for hot food and drink over cold food. White tongue moss.

Next is a fever that develops when tired, such as in the afternoon or at night

This is also not a sudden high fever, but a low-grade fever that occurs every time the patient is tired. These people sweat nonstop, are often thirsty, and crave hot food rather than cold food. 

This also has symptoms of shortness of breath, fatigue, and a feeling of being too tired to speak, like after a marathon.

The third is a symptom of the lowering of internal organs

Examples are gastroptosis and uterine prolapse.

These are the main symptoms for which Hochuekkito can be used.

As I mentioned, this herbal medicine supplements and lifts the Qi of the abdomen. Qi has the function of holding things in place or lifting them up.

So if there is not enough Qi, the warming effect is insufficient to stop sweating and the lifting effect is also insufficient to lift the internal organs, so the image is that the internal organs cannot be lifted or diarrhea occurs.

One other note

If you have a severe cough, you should avoid this medicine. In herbal medicines, coughing is considered to be caused by a decrease in the effect of lowering Qi and an increase in Qi. Therefore, this herbal remedy that raises Qi may worsen the symptoms.

Before using this medicine, you should pay attention to these points.

The way you eat is fundamental to avoid depleting your stomach Qi. Chew your food slowly and thoroughly. The reason for the tea moderation during meals is that if you eat rice as if you are pouring it down with water, you will not chew well and will eat too fast.

Avoid eating cold food or food that is cold by nature, as the stomach works poorly when it is cold.

*Since it is translated by the author of the article, it may differ from what is said in the video.

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Hochuekkito

For fatigue and anorexia in people who get tired easily.

It is used to treat fatigue and anorexia in people who are easily tired.

It is effective for fatigue and loss of appetite in people who are lacking in energy and whose gastrointestinal tract is weak and tired easily.

Indications: The following symptoms of weakness, fatigue, weakness after illness or surgery, loss of appetite, lethargy, and common cold.

The following dosage should be taken three times a day before or between meals with water or white water.

［Adult (15 years and older): 4.5 mg.

Adults (15 years and older): 4 tablets: 3 times

Under 15 years old and over 7 years old: 3 tablets: 3 times

Under 7 years old and over 5 years old: 2 tablets: 3 times

Under 5 years old: Do not take.

Dose-related precautions

Precautions related to dosage and administration

When administered to children, it should be taken under the guidance and supervision of a parent or guardian.

Precautions related to ingredients

The color of the tablets may vary slightly due to the use of natural extracts.

Ingredient and amount in 12 tablets Ingredient Amount Breakdown

(Extracted from 2.0g each of carrot, Chinese juniper, and Chinese barberry, 1.5g of Chinese toadstool, 1.0g each of Chinese dayflower, Chinese psyllid, and Chinese chinquapin, 0.75g of Chinese ginseng, 0.25g of Chinese ginger, and 0.5g of Chinese sallow)

Additives

Aluminum silicate, CMC-Ca, magnesium stearate

Shipping

Due to the pandemic, delivery of "Expedited or Standard Shippings" prioritized, so this is recommended.There is no additional shipping cost for each additional item, so it's a good idea to buy more than one item.

At the time of shipment, we will ship products with an expiration date of 12 months or more.

This package will be shipped from KAWASAKI PORT, JAPAN Post, DHL etc. - Tracking number will be  provided.

*Under normal circumstances, it takes 10-14 days by air, and if countries stop accepting air shipments due to pandemics or disasters, it can take several months by sea.

Please ensure that the telephone number is correct as well as the address, as an incomplete telephone number may result in an error at the post office.

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Shoseiryutou, hay fever, why do we have a runny nose?

As many of you know, this is a typical method of hay fever in medicine.

It is getting cooler and cooler, and there are hay fever cases in Maki.

I would like to talk about medicine and why allergic runny nose occurs.

There are various kinds of allergies, but today I would like to talk about allergic rhinitis and hay fever.

The nose is a respiratory organ, as you all know, of course.

The nose is an excellent respiratory organ, along with the mouth.

Especially in winter, dry, cold winds or winds containing viruses and bacteria come in.

If you inhale through the mouth, it is not good because it directly hits the tonsils or enters the lungs. Through the nose, the lining of the nose is moist and warm. The mucous membranes, immune system, and nasal hairs are all needed to keep viruses, bacteria, and foreign substances from entering the body. This is to prevent viruses, bacteria, and foreign substances from sticking to the mucous membranes, immune system, and nose hairs and entering the body. In other words, it is a humidifier and air purifier.

So you have to use your nose. Recently, the number of mouth breathers is increasing. Many people consult with us about atopic dermatitis, but many of them are mouth breathers.

So it is important to be conscious of this and start by correcting it.

Western medicine's allergy treatment is medicine to suppress allergies, but what causes allergies is the allergen.

That is what we check for with a patch test. So, for example, if you are allergic to cedar or ragweed, you would be tested.

However, there are an infinite number of allergens on the earth.

Therefore, there is no end to the number of substances that can be studied and avoided one by one.

Western medicine attacks the cause of the problem by finding the cause. The same is true of antibiotics.

medicine, on the other hand, tries to cure the body. There may be various causes, but it is a harmonious act of adjusting the body to see if there are any problems in the body that can receive them.

In medicine, we also consider hay fever to be a problem for the body. So this is a guideline for what kind of person has the constitution to take this Shoseiryuto.

I always say that you have to think about what kind of person you are using medicine for.

The guideline for this is this watery runny nose, which means that the body is cold.

Well, those with good intuition may have figured it out by now, but as I have said many times before, this is "Suidoku".

So, if you have excess water in your body, your body will react in this way, which is to produce water. This is what is considered hay fever in medicine.

Allergic rhinitis.

So the body's reaction is to produce water. So it's not a bad thing. Rather, it means that you are taking in too much water.

It means that your body is getting cold. It is a reaction to cure that.

So this Shoseiryutou, like Kuzuneitou, contains herbal medicines that warm the body, such as Maou and Keihi, which warm the body and improve water metabolism.

Therefore, it warms up the body, improves water metabolism, and eliminates Suidoku.

Therefore, we should not rely only on Shoseiryuto, but we also need to consider whether we are taking too much water and whether we are cooling our body, and we need to take care of our health. This can also be said about hay fever.

*Since it is translated by the author of the article, it may differ from what is said in the video.

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Effects and indications Bronchitis, bronchial asthma, runny nose, cough with watery sputum, rhinitis

Dosage and Administration The following dosage should be taken three times a day before or between meals with water or white water.

Age Amount per dose Number of times taken per day

Adult (15 years old and over) 1 package 3 times

Under 15 years old and over 7 years old 2/3 package

Under 7 years old Over 4 years old 1/2 package

Under 4 years old Do not take.

**Precautions related to dosage and administration

When administered to children, it should be taken under the guidance and supervision of a parent or guardian.

Ingredients and dosage The following ingredients are contained in a daily dosage of 3 packages (2.0g per package) for adults.

Xiaoqinglongtang extract powder: 5200mg

(Extracted from 3.0g each of mallow, peony, canker, camphor, silkwort, saixin, and gomishi, and 6.0g of hange)

Contains hydroxypropyl cellulose, lactose, and polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene glycol as additives.

**Precautions related to ingredients**.

The color of the granules may vary slightly due to the use of extracts of natural products (crude drugs).

Shipping

Due to the pandemic, delivery of "Expedited or Standard Shippings" prioritized, so this is recommended.There is no additional shipping cost for each additional item, so it's a good idea to buy more than one item.

At the time of shipment, we will ship products with an expiration date of 12 months or more.

This package will be shipped from KAWASAKI PORT, JAPAN Post, DHL etc. - Tracking number will be  provided.

*Under normal circumstances, it takes 10-14 days by air, and if countries stop accepting air shipments due to pandemics or disasters, it can take several months by sea.

Please ensure that the telephone number is correct as well as the address, as an incomplete telephone number may result in an error at the post office.

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Herbal remedy named Blue Dragon cures runny nose

Today I would like to explain about Shoseiryuto, one of the five most commonly used by doctors

The first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word "Shoseiryuto" is hay fever. I am sure many of you know about it. When people think of herbal medicine for hay fever, they think of Xiaoqinglongtang. However, not everyone can use Shoseiryuto, and I would like to explain about that today.

So, what do you think, don't you all think "Shoseiryuto" is a cool name?

The name "Seiryu" refers to the eastern part of China. It is a herbal medicine named after the dragon that protects the East.

The "blue" refers to the color of the main ingredient, Maou;Ephedra.

The formula is as follows,

Maou Ephedra

Celery Cinnamon Bark

Peony

Glycyrrhiza

Ginger

Saisin Asiasarum Root

Gomishi Schisandra Fruit

Pinellia ternate

These are so-called  "ghee-hyo," or in short, they make you sweat, or induce sweating.

They also suppress cough, phlegm, cramps, and pain.

It also contains peony and licorice to suppress swelling.

The role of Shoseiryuto is to be a herbal medicine specialized for patients with watery runny nose, or rather, a dry runny nose.

It is used for people of medium to moderate fitness.

However, there is a word of caution.

It is best used for patients who are physically strong and have a runny nose. It is very similar to Kakkonto because of its strong water-removing action.

Kakkonto also causes sweating and soothes symptoms.

If used too frequently, it can be physically exhausting.

It is not a problem when used as a Western medicine, i.e., temporarily or for a few days, but it should not be used continuously.

So, we use various herbal medicines for hay fever, but to gently improve the allergy constitution, another herbal medicine is prescribed, so Shoseiryuto is not used in all cases with hay fever.

I think it is very important to pay attention to these points and take the most suitable Kampo medicine for you after consulting with a specialist.

Today, I have explained about Shoseiryuto.

*Since it is translated by the author of the article, it may differ from what is said in the video.

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Effects and indications Bronchitis, bronchial asthma, runny nose, cough with watery sputum, rhinitis

Dosage and Administration The following dosage should be taken three times a day before or between meals with water or white water.

Age Amount per dose Number of times taken per day

Adult (15 years old and over) 1 package 3 times

Under 15 years old and over 7 years old 2/3 package

Under 7 years old Over 4 years old 1/2 package

Under 4 years old Do not take.

**Precautions related to dosage and administration

When administered to children, it should be taken under the guidance and supervision of a parent or guardian.

Ingredients and dosage The following ingredients are contained in a daily dosage of 3 packages (2.0g per package) for adults.

Xiaoqinglongtang extract powder: 5200mg

(Extracted from 3.0g each of mallow, peony, canker, camphor, silkwort, saixin, and gomishi, and 6.0g of hange)

Contains hydroxypropyl cellulose, lactose, and polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene glycol as additives.

**Precautions related to ingredients**.

The color of the granules may vary slightly due to the use of extracts of natural products (crude drugs).

Shipping

Due to the pandemic, delivery of "Expedited or Standard Shippings" prioritized, so this is recommended.There is no additional shipping cost for each additional item, so it's a good idea to buy more than one item.

At the time of shipment, we will ship products with an expiration date of 12 months or more.

This package will be shipped from KAWASAKI PORT, JAPAN Post, DHL etc. - Tracking number will be  provided.

*Under normal circumstances, it takes 10-14 days by air, and if countries stop accepting air shipments due to pandemics or disasters, it can take several months by sea.

Please ensure that the telephone number is correct as well as the address, as an incomplete telephone number may result in an error at the post office.

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Herbal Medicine for Runny Nose in Children

Pharmacists answer questions from parents with young children

Today's question is.

"I have a small child. Is there any herbal medicine for runny nose and hay fever that a 2 year old can take?"

Yes, we do. 

As many of you may know, there is a herbal medicine called Shoseongryu-tou, which can be taken by people who are at least 2 years old.

It is available in small doses for children. Shoseiryu-to is used for a runny nose caused by cold or a runny nose that is not yellow but watery.

Recently, I have been asked, 

"Is there any herbal medicine that can be given to children?"

I have received several questions from people who want to give their children something as gentle to the body as herbal medicine.

Lately, they have been getting stricter, warning me not to come to the day-care center just because of a runny nose.

Then, I am not comfortable going to the hospital just for that. Some people don't want to go to the hospital and infect them with another cold because what they have is fine.

What does it taste like?　Does it taste good enough for children to drink?

It depends on the child's sense of taste. This is not the most bitter type of herbal medicine, but some children may have a hard time with it.

In that case, you may need to try mixing it with 100% grape juice or apple juice.

Many children like grape juice, so mix it and let the mother taste a sip to make sure the taste is much milder before giving it to the child.

The pharmacist's own first-hand experience of squeezing oranges and dissolving the herbal medicine in hot water, and when it cooled, giving it to the child in tangerine juice, even the child took the medicine.

Some runny noses are colored, some drip, and some are sticky. Among them, this herb is compatible with a clear and smooth runny nose.

So, if you are cold, you are more likely to have such a florid appearance, so you need to take the usual measures to keep your stomach and intestines cool.

Do not eat ice cream or drink ice water.

If possible, it is better to consume warm food, which makes it harder to have such a runny nose.

In this issue, we talked about herbal medicine for runny nose.

*Since it is translated by the author of the article, it may differ from what is said in the video.

[Free Shipping] Kracie Shoseiryuto For Allergic rhinitis, Hay fever 24packets x 3set From Japan $97.89

Effects and indications Bronchitis, bronchial asthma, runny nose, cough with watery sputum, rhinitis

Dosage and Administration The following dosage should be taken three times a day before or between meals with water or white water.

Age Amount per dose Number of times taken per day

Adult (15 years old and over) 1 package 3 times

Under 15 years old and over 7 years old 2/3 package

Under 7 years old Over 4 years old 1/2 package

Under 4 years old Do not take.

**Precautions related to dosage and administration

When administered to children, it should be taken under the guidance and supervision of a parent or guardian.

Ingredients and dosage The following ingredients are contained in a daily dosage of 3 packages (2.0g per package) for adults.

Xiaoqinglongtang extract powder: 5200mg

(Extracted from 3.0g each of mallow, peony, canker, camphor, silkwort, saixin, and gomishi, and 6.0g of hange)

Contains hydroxypropyl cellulose, lactose, and polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene glycol as additives.

**Precautions related to ingredients**.

The color of the granules may vary slightly due to the use of extracts of natural products (crude drugs).

Shipping

Due to the pandemic, delivery of "Expedited or Standard Shippings" prioritized, so this is recommended.There is no additional shipping cost for each additional item, so it's a good idea to buy more than one item.

At the time of shipment, we will ship products with an expiration date of 12 months or more.

This package will be shipped from KAWASAKI PORT, JAPAN Post, DHL etc. - Tracking number will be  provided.

*Under normal circumstances, it takes 10-14 days by air, and if countries stop accepting air shipments due to pandemics or disasters, it can take several months by sea.

Please ensure that the telephone number is correct as well as the address, as an incomplete telephone number may result in an error at the post office.

Thank you for seeing to KUSURI Japan!!

Feel free to contact us at any time for more information about our products or about our stock numbers.