Medicine Allergy Card in Japan: What to Prepare
How to prepare allergy information for hospitals, pharmacies, schools, and emergencies in Japan.
- Write Allergy Names
- Carry the Information
- Tell Every Hospital and Pharmacy
- For Children
- If You Are Not Sure
Write Allergy Names
Write medicine names, food names, symptoms, and when the allergy happened. Use both English and Japanese if possible.
Carry the Information
Keep allergy information in your wallet, phone, medicine notebook, or emergency bag.
Tell Every Hospital and Pharmacy
Do not assume a new hospital or pharmacy knows your allergy history. Tell them every time.
For Children
Tell school, nursery, babysitters, and family members. Keep written instructions for emergencies.
If You Are Not Sure
Ask a doctor or pharmacist how to write allergy information clearly in Japanese.
This article is based on official public information and is written in simple English. Procedures may differ by person and city. Please check the official page or a consultation office for your own case.
Source: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/
