TOP 9 MUST-BUY Korean Pharmacy Items

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TOP 9 MUST-BUY Korean Pharmacy Items

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01. The standard for swelling care – NewVein Liquid (Troxerutin)

This product is famous as a post-cosmetic procedure swelling relief agent.
Manufactured by Daewon Pharmaceutical as an over-the-counter drug, it can be purchased directly at pharmacies without a prescription.

Key ingredient and mechanism of action

The main ingredient of NewVein Liquid is Troxerutin.
Troxerutin is a vascular-protective agent semi-synthesized from rutin (a plant-derived antioxidant flavonoid from the pagoda tree). It regulates vascular permeability to prevent fluid from seeping, and strengthens the inner wall of veins, thereby reducing swelling.

• High-dose Troxerutin 3,500 mg per sachet.
• Narrows micro-gaps in vessels to block fluid outflow.
• Stimulates smooth muscle in veins to promote blood circulation.
• Antioxidant action protects blood vessels and lymphatic damage.

Thanks to these actions, it is often recommended at pharmacies for post-procedure swelling management, leg oedema, and blood flow stagnation. Many pharmacists actually recommend using it together with Donggui-Shakuyaku-San.

Dosage & precautions

• Adults: take 1 sachet once daily with one glass of water during a meal.
• To reduce gastric irritation, it is strongly recommended to take it during meals.
• Do not use if bleeding is not yet stopped immediately after surgery.
• Use with caution in children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with liver disease, or those with alcohol dependence.


02. Gentle and rapid skin recovery – Dexpanthenol

▶ Where to buy in Korea:
Dexpanthenol, known under names like “Kyungdong Panthenol”, “Bepanthen”, “D-Panthenol”, is also famous as a baby ointment ingredient.

Key ingredient and mechanism of action

• Dexpanthenol (D-Panthenol) is a provitamin of vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid). Once absorbed by the skin, it is quickly converted to pantothenic acid, exhibiting moisturizing and regenerative effects.
• It helps wound recovery, maintains skin moisture, and is excellent for relieving itching.
• It has good tolerability, with irritation or allergy possible only rarely.

Recommended as a basic ointment for combined moisturizing and regeneration, for example after tattoo procedures, atopic skin conditions, or very dry areas.


03. Tailored solutions for acne

A steady seller lineup in pharmacies.
• Aclean: for small whiteheads/blackheads and sebum control.
• Acnon: for inflammatory acne and pustular acne.
• Noscarna: for acne scars and marks.

Importance lies in using them consistently matched to the acne stage and location.


04. The key to skin regeneration – PDRN Cream (Rejuvenex / Rejuall)

The PDRN (Polydeoxyribonucleotide) ingredient, originally from Korea, is a core regenerative substance that helps regeneration of damaged tissue and wound recovery.

High‐concentration products (e.g., Dr. Rejuall 1,200 ppm) are often used for post-procedure skin recovery or elasticity improvement.


05. The standard for whitening – Hydroquinone

Hydroquinone, the central ingredient in Korean whitening products, suppresses melanin production and is effective for reducing blemishes and pigmentation.

However, it is sensitive to sunlight, so the principle is to apply it only at night.
(Examples: Domina Cream, Melatoning Cream)


06. The answer is consistency – OurPharm sustained-release Vitamin C

Vitamin C is more effective when formulated as a sustained‐release type for gradual absorption.

OurPharm’s sustained‐release Vitamin C, the first of its kind in Korea, is suitable for consistent intake because it is less irritating to the stomach and has high absorption.


07. Lip-inflammation care item – Q-Lip

A pharmacy-exclusive product applied to inflammation around the lips, chapped lips, or small wounds in the lip creases.
Being free of antibiotics and low-irritation, it can be used without burden for repeated lip inflammation or angular cheilitis.


08. EGF new skin ointment – the key to cell regeneration

EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor) is a growth factor that promotes cell proliferation and epithelial regeneration.
When EGF binds to its receptor (EGFR), it activates DNA synthesis, cell migration, and epithelial repair.

This component earned the 1986 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
It plays a core role in skin damage recovery, barrier strengthening, and new skin regeneration.
Especially when used in combination with PDRN, the synergy effect is large, and it is widely used as a post-procedure care cream.


09. Fatima Gel – low-burden acne treatment

This is an acne‐gel without antibiotics, so it is easy on the body even with long-term use.
It is also suitable for managing wide-area acne such as back acne or chest acne.
Great to purchase when visiting Korea.


🏥 Sinsarara Pharmacy – Store Information

Sinsarara Pharmacy (신사라라약국)
Address: 1F, 131 Dosan-daero, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Location: Located in Sinsa-dong on Dosan-daero, in the Gangnam district of Seoul
Business Hours:
• Monday: 10:00 – 21:30
• Tuesday: 10:00 – 21:30
• Thursday: 10:00 – 21:30
• Friday: 10:00 – 21:30
• Saturday: 10:00 – 20:00
• Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00