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Help finding pharmacy item in Japan
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2007/9/1 16:44
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I'm in Yokohama and I am trying to explain to pharmacist that I want glycerin suppositories (for constipation). I can only get liquid glycerin enema bulbs and I can't explain what I want. If someone could phonetically spell out what to say to get glycerin suppositories (like Fleet), I'd really appreciate it. I apologize for such a silly question, but it would be really helpful.
Also, if you know what medicine is the Japanese analog of colace, I'd appreciate that too.
Thanks,
Louise
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by louise
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I found the picture of Fleet and I suggest you to print it out and show it to the pharmacist. http://www.456.com/pages/detail.php4?serial=5107&id=Glycerin Suppositories is グリセリン座薬(gu-ri-se-ri-n za-ya-ku) in Japanese Though personally I've never seen it at drug stores, I could be wrong. As for stool softner, this drug may be similar to what you mentioned. (it uses magnesium to soften stool while colace uses docusate sodium) Most other anti-constipation drugs in Japan are designed to give stimula to nerves and accelerate bowel movement. ミルマグ(mi-lu-ma-gu) http://www.kenko.com/product/item/itm_7421116072.htmlHope it will help...
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