{"id":7623,"date":"2026-11-03T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.yeoshin.co.kr\/en\/?p=7623"},"modified":"2026-11-04T10:44:44","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T01:44:44","slug":"korean-cold-medicine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.yeoshin.co.kr\/en\/korean-cold-medicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Korean Cold Medicine: Easy Pharmacy Guide for Travelers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Korean cold medicine is easy to find, inexpensive, and often comes in handy formats like small drinkable bottles and squeeze-pack syrups. If you catch a cold during your trip, especially in the chilly months from November to February, a quick stop at a Korean pharmacy can save you a lot of discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tricky part is knowing what to ask for. Most medicine sits behind the counter, boxes are labeled in Korean, and pharmacies in residential areas often close on Sundays. Knowing a few product names and phrases makes the visit quick, even if you don’t speak Korean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide covers popular Korean cold medicine by symptom, what to say to the pharmacist, which medicines you can buy at convenience stores late at night, and when it’s better to see a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83e\udd27 Korean Cold Medicine by Symptom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Product (Korean)<\/th>Commonly used for<\/th>Form<\/th>Price (approx.)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Pancol A (\ud310\ucf5c\uc5d0\uc774)<\/td>Runny nose, stuffy nose, sore throat<\/td>Small drinkable bottles<\/td>\u20a92,600 for 3 bottles (about $2)<\/td><\/tr>
Panpyrin T (\ud310\ud53c\ub9b0\ud2f0)<\/td>General cold symptoms<\/td>Tablets<\/td>about \u20a91,800 (about $1.30)<\/td><\/tr>
Coldaewon (\ucf5c\ub300\uc6d0)<\/td>Cold symptoms, with versions for cough or nose<\/td>Squeeze-pack syrup<\/td>Varies by pharmacy<\/td><\/tr>
Tylenol (\ud0c0\uc774\ub808\ub180)<\/td>Fever, headache, body aches<\/td>Tablets<\/td>about \u20a93,100 (about $2.20)<\/td><\/tr>
Ssanghwatang (\uc30d\ud654\ud0d5)<\/td>A warm herbal drink many Koreans take when feeling run-down<\/td>Drink<\/td>Varies by pharmacy<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Prices vary by pharmacy and pack size. Always follow the label or the pharmacist’s directions, and tell them if you have allergies or take other medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcac What to Say at a Korean Pharmacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pharmacists in tourist areas like Myeongdong and Gangnam often speak some English, but these phrases help anywhere:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

English<\/th>Korean<\/th>Pronunciation<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Cold medicine, please<\/td>\uac10\uae30\uc57d \uc8fc\uc138\uc694<\/td>gam-gi-yak ju-se-yo<\/td><\/tr>
I have a sore throat<\/td>\ubaa9\uc774 \uc544\ud30c\uc694<\/td>mo-gi a-pa-yo<\/td><\/tr>
I have a runny nose<\/td>\ucf67\ubb3c\uc774 \ub098\uc694<\/td>kon-mu-ri na-yo<\/td><\/tr>
I have a fever<\/td>\uc5f4\uc774 \ub098\uc694<\/td>yeo-ri na-yo<\/td><\/tr>
I have a cough<\/td>\uae30\uce68\uc774 \ub098\uc694<\/td>gi-chi-mi na-yo<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

You can also show the pharmacist a photo of the product, or type your symptoms into a translation app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfea Convenience Store Medicine in Korea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Late at night or on a Sunday, you can still find a few basic medicines at 24-hour convenience stores like CU, GS25 and 7-Eleven. Korea allows a short list of “safety medicines” to be sold there, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n