Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings Co., Ltd., through its subsidiaries, researches, develops, manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and prescription pharmaceutical products in Japan and internationally. It operates through Self-Medication Operation Group and Prescription Pharmaceutical Operation Group segments. The company offers OTC drugs, quasi-drugs, food products, and general medical and hygiene supplies, such as Lipovitan series of energy drinks; the Pabron series of cold remedies and sinus treatments; the RiUP series of hair re-growth treatment products; the Taisho Kampo series of gastrointestinal treatment products; the Colac series of laxative products; the Naron series and other products for antipyretic analgesics; the Preser series of hemorrhoid treatment products; Hapacol, Efferalgan, Dafalgan, and Tempra for antipyretic analgesics; Counterpain topical anti-inflammatory analgesics; Vitacilina, a dermatological treatment product; and VICKS, a cough suppressant throat lozenges and medicated drops. Further it provides Clarith, a macrolide antibiotic; Bonviva, a bisphosphonate osteoporosis agent; Lusefi, a type 2 diabetes mellitus agent; and LOQOA, a transdermal anti-inflammatory analgesic. The company also offers raw materials for pharmaceuticals and quasi-drugs; and supplies health foods and skin care products, as well as engages in real estate leasing, management, possession, and operation. Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings Co., Ltd. was founded in 1912 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.