整 腸 剤(せいちょうざい)

せいちょうざい

noun

intestinal medicine; digestive aid

1. intestinal medicine; probiotic supplement; digestive regulator

Medicine that regulates intestinal function and restores the balance of gut bacteria. Commonly taken for diarrhea, constipation, bloating, and general digestive discomfort.

おなかの調子(ちょうし)が悪(わる)いので整腸剤(せいちょうざい)を飲(の)んだ。

My stomach was off, so I took some intestinal medicine.

医者(いしゃ)に整腸剤(せいちょうざい)を処方(しょほう)された。

The doctor prescribed me digestive medicine.

旅行(りょこう)中(ちゅう)はおなかを壊(こわ)しやすいので、整腸剤(せいちょうざい)を持(も)っていくといい。

It's easy to get an upset stomach while traveling, so it's good to bring intestinal medicine with you.

A common over-the-counter medication in Japan. Popular brands include ビオフェルミン and ミヤリサン. These typically contain beneficial bacteria (probiotics) to restore intestinal balance.

Common collocations

整腸剤(せいちょうざい)を飲(の)む: to take digestive medicine
整腸剤(せいちょうざい)を処方(しょほう)する: to prescribe digestive medicine
市販(しはん)の整腸剤(せいちょうざい): over-the-counter digestive medicine

Related words

胃腸薬(いちょうやく): stomach and intestinal medicine — broader category
下痢止(げりど)め: anti-diarrheal medicine
便秘薬(べんぴやく): laxative

Forms

整腸(せいちょう) (regulating the intestines) + 剤(ざい) (medicine/agent)

Related Words

Related: 下痢止(げりど)め (anti-diarrheal medicine)

Related: 便秘薬(べんぴやく) (laxative)

Compare: 下剤(げざい) (laxative)

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Added 2026.4.6 4:24 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02

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