Medipure N
メディピュアN
Class 2 — Available at drug stores
Drug Type
Antihistamine (mequitazine) — oral chewable tablet
Form
Chewable tablet 12 tablets
Indication
Itching due to eczema and/or rash, rhinitis, urticaria
Warnings & Precautions
This product is an oral antihistamine that relieves itching caused by eczema, rash, rhinitis, and urticaria. It is not a treatment for vaginal candidiasis (yeast infection). If you suspect candidiasis, please consult a physician.
Active Ingredients (per adult daily dose (2 tablets))
Mequitazine 4 mg
Inactive Ingredients
D-mannitol, magnesium aluminometasilicate, hydroxypropylcellulose, tannic acid, sucralose, crospovidone, aspartame (L-phenylalanine compound), citric acid hydrate, l-menthol, magnesium stearate, aromatics
Instructions for Use
- ✓Chew or dissolve in the mouth. Can be taken without water.
| Age | Dose per use | Times per day |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (15 years and over) | 1 tablet | Twice daily (morning and evening) |
| Children under 15 years | Do not use | — |
- ✕Do not use this product if you have experienced allergic reactions to this medicine or its ingredients.
- ✕Do not use this product if you have phenylketonuria. (This product contains an L-phenylalanine compound.)
- ✕Do not take other allergy medicines or internal medicines containing antihistamines (cold medicine, expectorant, rhinitis medicine, motion sickness medicine, etc.) while taking this product.
- ✕Do not drive or operate machinery after taking this product — it may cause drowsiness.
- ✕Do not use this product for a prolonged period.
- ✕Do not drink alcohol before or after taking this product.
- ✕Do not give to children under 15 years of age.
- ⚠Seek medical attention immediately if any of the following serious symptoms appear:
- • Shock (anaphylaxis): Itching of skin, urticaria, hoarseness, sneezing, itchy throat, breathing difficulties, palpitations, or clouding of consciousness immediately after use.
- • Hepatic function failure: Fever, itching, rash, jaundice (skin or eyes turn yellow), brown urine, general malaise, or loss of appetite.
- • Thrombocytopenia: Nosebleeds, bleeding from gums, or bruising caused by reduced platelet counts.
- ✓Follow the prescribed directions for use.
- ✓How to remove the tablet: Press the convex part of the blister sheet firmly with your fingertip to break the foil on the reverse side, then take out the tablet before swallowing. (Accidentally swallowing the blister sheet may cause unexpected injury such as the sheet becoming lodged in the esophageal mucosa.)
- ⚠Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson before using this product if you:
- (1) Are under the care of a doctor
- (2) Are pregnant or suspected of being pregnant
- (3) Are breastfeeding
- (4) Are elderly
- (5) Have ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine
- (6) Have difficulty urinating (dysuria)
- (7) Have been diagnosed with glaucoma
- ⚠Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson and stop using this product immediately if the following symptoms appear after use, as they may be side effects — Skin: Rash/redness, itching; Gastrointestinal system: Nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain; Neuropsychiatric system: Headache, light-headed feeling; Urinary system: Dysuria.
- ⚠Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson if the following symptoms appear or worsen after use — Dry mouth, drowsiness.
- ⚠Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson if symptoms do not improve after 5 to 6 days — stop using this product and bring the package insert when seeking consultation.
Sources & Documents
- Japanese product page
- English PDF
- Japanese PDF
- Last verified: May 24, 2026
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