2024-07-19 22:00:00
EVE’s “quick-acting” painkiller makes it popular, but experts warn that it contains sedatives and should not be taken by children under 15 years old. (Picture/reproduced from Facebook of Japanese self-guided travel addicts)
During the summer vacation following the epidemic, Chinese people went abroad like crazy, and 1 in 3 people went to Japan. They especially liked to go shopping in Japanese drugstores. In response, the pharmacist and infectious disease specialist exclaimed, “Japanese medicine is not more powerful.” According to CTWANT reporter’s investigation, the “EVE painkiller” that Hari women are most eager to buy to relieve menstrual pain actually contains sedatives and may increase the risk of bleeding. “I saw a mother giving this painkiller to her daughter. I was surprised and reminded her.” The pharmacist said that people who don’t understand Japanese don’t know the side effects at all.
How much do Taiwanese people love going to Japan? According to the latest statistics from the Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transport, the number of people going abroad from January to April 2024 reached 5.34 million, of which 1.93 million went to Japan, accounting for 36%. In conversion, 1 in every 3 people went to Japan.
Many people will definitely go shopping at drugstores when they go to Japan. Whether it is on the must-buy list recommended by travel websites or Internet celebrity Youtubers, EVE painkiller must be on the list. Many Hari people praise it as very effective. “EVE analgesics are divided into many series, some for headaches, some for menstrual pain, etc.” Wang Mingyuan, deputy spokesperson of the National Federation of Pharmacists Association and a licensed pharmacist at Taipei Yuzhi Pharmacy, said that this analgesic is very useful, especially for many young people. Girls use it to relieve menstrual pain, but they don’t know the hidden dangers.
Wang Mingyuan said that all series of EVE painkillers contain the main ingredients ibuprofen and Allylisopropylacetylurea. “Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is widely used clinically for antipyretic and analgesic drugs, but Allylisopropylacetylurea is different. It is a sedative and may cause low platelets, cause spontaneous bleeding, or Causes drowsiness and fatigue.”
Lin Thi Pi, an infectious disease physician at the front desk and a travel expert in Japan, said that Allylisopropylacetylurea is a sedative developed in 1926. It also has an analgesic effect. However, because of the side effects of thrombocytopenia, it is used in few countries around the world. Lin Shibi said that many people think that EVE painkillers are very effective. He believes that part of it is psychological factors, and part of it is also related to the addition of ingredients such as Allylisopropylacetylurea.
Japan has always been Taiwanese’s favorite country to travel to. According to statistics from the Tourism Administration, 1 out of every 3 people who go abroad goes to Japan. (Photo/CTWANT file photo)
“However, Japan has been using it until now, and it seems that there is no problem. Maybe there is a racial factor, but also because it contains such ingredients, EVE painkillers are classified as first or second class drugs in Japan. You need to consult a pharmacist or pharmacist. You can only purchase and take it according to the instructions for use,” said Lin Shibi.
But how many Taiwanese consumers will read the instructions for Japanese drugs? Wang Mingyuan said that she is a pharmacist and understands Japanese, but it is difficult for her to read drug instructions in detail, let alone ordinary consumers. “The instructions for EVE Painkiller indicate that it can only be taken by those aged 15 and above. It is not recommended for children or pregnant women, but many people don’t even know!”
Wang Mingyuan said that she once witnessed a mother giving EVE painkillers to her daughter. She was surprised and told her tactfully that it was best to take less. “The side effect of low platelets caused by sedative ingredients may not occur immediately, and may have effects later, and may even lead to drug allergy.”
Wang Mingyuan’s daughter also has menstrual pain. Although she is a pharmacist, Wang Mingyuan recommends taking non-drug pain relief methods first, such as hot compresses, hot red bean soup, etc. If she really needs to take painkillers, she will give her daughter one containing only ibuprofen. Painkillers, “The ingredients of the drug are simpler and safer!”
Lin Shibi also reminded that if there is a problem with the drugs purchased abroad, you cannot apply for drug injury relief at home. If you have any long-term pain in your body, it is recommended to seek medical advice to find out the cause. Do not buy your own medicine for a long time. Taking painkillers for a long time may damage the stomach and cause gastric ulcers, and may also cause damage to kidney function.
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