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My wife's toe is inflamed and it hurts, so we need to get an antiseptic and an antibiotic.

But it seems that antiseptic/antibiotic sell is controlled in Japan, so it is not easy to buy from any drugstore.

  1. Is that true?
  2. How to get rather easily (directly from the drugstore) an antiseptic/antibiotic, or something that has the same effects?

The problem is not much what is the corresponding chemical component, but particularly: (1) how to get it in Japan because of the different legislation on drugs (2) what is the corresponding Japanese drugs name and drugs brand name

Edit/Problem resolved: We used a drugs bought in homeland before departure: [Dr.Jart+ - Cicapair - Derma Green Solution - Tiger Grass Cream]. It was very efficient to calm the inflammation. And also we found an antiseptic also bought in homeland that we used preliminary to disinfect the skin

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Antibiotics are prescription drugs in Japan, so you will likely need to visit a doctor and get a prescription. JNTO has a list of English-speaking clinics here:

https://www.jnto.go.jp/emergency/eng/mi_guide.html

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