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 TERMS:

  • 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

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

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Added 2026.4.6 4:24 · Revised 2026.4.10 17:28
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