Benza

**Benza** is a prominent brand of over-the-counter (OTC) cold, cough, and rhinitis remedies developed and marketed by **Alinamin Pharmaceutical** (formerly Takeda Consumer Healthcare) in Japan. The Benza product line includes various specialized formulations tailored to target specific cold symptoms, such as sore throat, fever, runny nose, nasal congestion, and cough. These products are typically multi-ingredient fixed-dose combinations containing active pharmaceutical ingredients such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen (for pain and fever relief), pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (a nasal decongestant), d-chlorpheniramine maleate (an antihistamine), tranexamic acid (to reduce mucosal inflammation), and dihydrocodeine phosphate (a cough suppressant). Benza products are widely marketed in Japan in various dosage forms, including tablets, caplets, liquids, troches, and sprays, and are approved for the symptomatic relief of the common cold, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis.

Brand names

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Other names

Benza AceBenza BienyakuBenza BlockBenza Nodo SprayBenza SekidomeBenza Troche