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Ask a pharmacist about cold medicine less likely to cause drowsiness — Japanese
A pharmacy conversation for asking about cold medicine less likely to cause drowsiness while sharing symptoms and other medications.
Quick answer
眠くなりにくい風邪薬はありますか？
Meaning Do you have a cold medicine that is less likely to make me drowsy?
Nemuku nari nikui kazegusuri wa arimasu ka?
When to use it
Use this when drowsiness matters to you and you want professional advice before choosing an OTC cold medicine.
Core phrases
眠くなりにくい風邪薬はありますか？
Nemuku nari nikui kazegusuri wa arimasu ka?
Do you have a cold medicine that is less likely to make me drowsy?
この症状に合う薬を相談したいです。
Kono shōjōni au kusurio sōdanshitaidesu.
I'd like to ask which medicine is suitable for these symptoms.
他の薬も飲んでいます。
Hokano kusurimo nondeimasu.
I'm taking other medication too.
What you may hear
どのような症状がありますか？
Donoyōna shōjōgārimasu ka?
What symptoms do you have?
他に飲んでいる薬はありますか？
Hokani nondeiru kusuri wa arimasu ka?
Are you taking any other medication?
How to respond
咳と鼻水があります。
Sekito hanamizugārimasu.
I have a cough and a runny nose.
はい、この薬を飲んでいます。
Hai, kono kusurio nondeimasu.
Yes, I'm taking this medicine.
Mini conversation
You
眠くなりにくい風邪薬はありますか？
Nemuku nari nikui kazegusuri wa arimasu ka?
Do you have a cold medicine that is less likely to make me drowsy?
Other person
どのような症状がありますか？
Donoyōna shōjōgārimasu ka?
What symptoms do you have?
You
咳と鼻水があります。
Sekito hanamizugārimasu.
I have a cough and a runny nose.
More natural
Rather than asking for a specific product, share your symptoms, other medications, and concern about drowsiness.
Good to know
This page does not recommend a medicine. Ingredients, directions, interactions, and drowsiness risk vary by product, so check product information and ask a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
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