noun
quasi-drug; medicated product
A Japanese regulatory category for products with mild medicinal effects, such as medicated cosmetics, anti-dandruff shampoos, and some oral care products. They are less strictly regulated than pharmaceuticals and can be sold in general stores.
このシャンプーは医薬部外品です。
This shampoo is a quasi-drug.
医薬部外品は薬局だけでなく、スーパー
Quasi-drugs can be bought not only at pharmacies but also at supermarkets.