Asverin Cough Tablets Pro20
アスベリンせき止め錠Pro20
Class 2 — Available at drug stores
Drug Type
Cough suppressant and expectorant (tipepidine)
Form
Pale orange tablets 20 tablets
Indication
Cough and phlegm
Active Ingredients (per 6 tablets (daily dose))
Tipepidine hibenzate 132.9 mg (equivalent to 120 mg as tipepidine citrate)
Inactive Ingredients
Lactose hydrate, corn starch, dextrin, hydrated silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, Yellow No. 5
Instructions for Use
- ✓Take with water or lukewarm water. Allow at least 4 hours between doses.
| Age | Dose per use | Times per day |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (15 years and older) | 2 tablets | 3 times daily |
| Children 8 to under 15 years | 1 tablet | 3 times daily |
| Under 8 years | Do not use | — |
- ✓Follow the prescribed dosage and method strictly.
- ✓Children should take under adult supervision.
- ✓To remove tablets from the PTP sheet: press firmly on the raised side of the sheet with your fingertip to break the aluminum foil on the back, then take out the tablet. Do not swallow the PTP sheet whole, as it may puncture the esophageal lining and cause serious injury.
- ✕Do not use this product if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.
- ✕Do not use any of the following medicines while taking this product: other cough and phlegm medicines, cold medicines, sedatives, or oral medicines containing antihistamines (such as medicines for rhinitis, motion sickness, or allergies).
- ✕Do not use this product for any purpose other than calming a cough or phlegm.
- ✕Do not take more than the recommended dose, as this can lead to serious health damage.
- ✓Seek immediate medical attention if any of the following serious symptoms appear:
- • Shock (anaphylaxis): Itching of skin, hives, hoarseness, sneezing, itchy throat, difficulty breathing, palpitations, or clouded consciousness immediately after use.
- ⚠Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson before use if you:
- (1) Are under medical treatment.
- (2) Are pregnant or possibly pregnant.
- (3) Have ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.
- (4) Have a high fever.
- ✓Stop use immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson — bringing this package insert with you — if any of the following symptoms appear after taking this product, as they may be side effects:
- Skin: Rash, redness, or itching
- Gastrointestinal: Nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, dry mouth, stomach discomfort or bloating, loose stools/diarrhea, or abdominal pain
- Nervous system: Dizziness, drowsiness, insomnia, or agitation
- ✓Stop use and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson — bringing this package insert with you — if symptoms do not improve after 5–6 doses. Also consult them if you take this product for more than 2 weeks, even if symptoms improve.
- ✓If an overdose is taken by mistake, seek medical attention immediately.
- ✓If a cough lasts 3 weeks or longer, see a doctor rather than continuing with an over-the-counter cough medicine.
- ✓Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Do not transfer to another container (this can cause mistaken use or affect quality). Do not use after the expiry date.
Additional Information
Asverin Cough Tablets Pro20 contains tipepidine hibenzate, which acts directly on the cough center to calm coughing and also makes phlegm easier to bring up.
Your urine may turn a reddish color while taking this product. This happens because part of the ingredient is excreted in the urine once it has done its work, and is not a cause for concern.
Sources & Documents
- Japanese product page
- Japanese PDF
- Last verified: July 25, 2026
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