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Ohta Isan and Japanese Stomach Medicine, Ranked

Here are the most-loved Ohta Isan stomach and digestive remedies, a Japanese classic. Ranked by real Rakuten review counts, with only genuinely different products picked. Perfect to keep handy for those big-meal days in Japan.

Written in Japan by the PAIYA team · 8 items · prices in Japanese yen

1Ohta's Isan Stomach Powder

The century-old original. A fast-dissolving powder for after a heavy meal — read the label before use.

¥1,000reference price · the shelf price is often lower

2Ohta Isan Painon Tablets (6)

A small pack that fits in a day bag for stomach pain on the move. Ask the pharmacist before buying.

¥1,158reference price · the shelf price is often lower

3Ohta Kampo Stomach Medicine II (54 tablets)

A kampo herbal formula, aimed at stomach trouble that comes from stress or irregular meals.

¥1,155reference price · the shelf price is often lower

4Cabagin Kowa Stomach Medicine

Ohta Isan's eternal rival — this one focuses on the stomach lining, and it lives in a lot of Japanese cupboards.

¥1,300reference price · the shelf price is often lower

5Biofermin S Probiotics

Not a painkiller — live cultures to settle the gut. Family-friendly, and a very common souvenir.

¥1,400reference price · the shelf price is often lower

6Ohta Kampo Stomach Medicine II (120 tablets)

The bigger bottle — much cheaper per tablet if you take it regularly or are buying for several people.

¥1,448reference price · the shelf price is often lower

7Ohta Isan A (Tablets) 300

Tablets for anyone who dislikes the powder. A 300-tablet bottle lasts a long time — a good take-home.

¥2,117reference price · the shelf price is often lower

8Ohta Kampo Stomach Medicine II (34 sachets)

Pre-measured sachets — nothing to weigh out, and easy to carry to work or on a trip.

¥2,398reference price · the shelf price is often lower
Prices are reference prices from Japanese online retailers and are shown for comparison — the price on the shelf is often lower, especially at duty-free or during a sale. Anything sold as medicine should be checked with the label or the pharmacist before use.

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