Kowa Pharmaceutical, a subsidiary of Kowa Co., Ltd., only produces OTC drugs, and today Kowa has taken up half of the OTC drugs that are common in Japanese pharmacies.
Una kowa, an anti-itch product in Japan, is a Class 2 drug, with a total of 9 products, and its formula is simple and clear, using steroids, local anesthetics and antihistamine ingredients to achieve the purpose of anti-itching and anti-inflammatory.
Among these 9 anti-itch products, NEW UNA KOWA COOL is the leading Hua Dan, liquid bottle dosage form, the main active ingredients are diphenhydramine hydrochloride and lidocaine (Lidocaine), using antihistamine ingredients and local anesthetics to fight against the enemy, the anti-itching effect is better, and menthol and camphor are added, the skin feels cool when used, the experience is better, and the price is the cheapest in the whole series. 30ml is about 30 yuan, and 55ml is priced at less than 50 yuan.
Another best-selling model, UNA KOWA COOL PUNCH, has the same ingredients as NEW UNA KOWA COOL, but the lidocaine content is doubled, the paralyzing effect is more obvious, and the contact part is changed to a brush, which can be applied directly to a smaller area and is easy to clean, and the price is about 20% higher than the former.
Both of these products are hormone-free, which is more suitable for itching caused by mosquito bites, and is more effective for eczema and skin allergies.
The main difference between these four products is the content of the active ingredient and the packaging specifications. Among them, the strongest anti-itching effect is Una Kowa Ace G, which adds a pain-relieving steroid ingredient - prednisolone acetate (Prednisolone Acetate), which is an adrenocortical hormone that has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects, reduces inflammatory exudation, and can inhibit the formation and release of histamine and other toxic substances, with high safety, and is often used in eye drops.
In addition to mosquitoes and rash dermatitis, it has a good effect on caterpillars, centipedes, mites, fleas, jellyfish bites after swellings, and its price has also risen, selling at 1,150 yen (70 yuan).
Users with sensitive skin may wish to choose UNA KOWA GEL, with the addition of dexamethasone acetate, the dose of menthol and camphor is not too high, the gel dosage form is easy to use, the effect is fast, in addition to insect bites, rashes, dermatitis and minor abrasions can also be used, the comprehensive effect is similar to the Japanese version of the incomparable drops, 15g is priced at more than 50 yuan.
At present, there is no official sales channel for KOWA's anti-itch products in China, and they can be purchased through overseas shopping or purchasing agents, and the number of fakes has been greatly reduced due to the low popularity.
