Where can I find the survey results on antipyretic analgesics?

Detailed results can be found on the official MyVoice Com website at https://myel.myvoice.jp/products/detail/33309.

What was the sample size for this survey?

The survey was conducted from April 1 to April 7, 2026, with responses from 11,073 MyVoice Com survey monitors.

What is the most common symptom addressed with OTC drugs?

According to the survey, 'headaches' are the most common symptom, accounting for 60.8% of OTC pain reliever usage.

[Survey on Antipyretic Analgesics] Over 40% of people used OTC antipyretic analgesics in the last year. Main symptoms for usage include headaches (over 60% of users), fever/chills (over 40%), and toothache/post-extraction pain (over 10%).

Published May 21, 2026 12:10 AM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 12:02 AM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

MyVoice Com Inc. released the results of its 8th survey on antipyretic analgesics conducted in April 2026. More than 40% of respondents used OTC antipyretic analgesics in the past year, primarily purchasing them at drugstores to treat symptoms such as headaches and fevers.

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Over 40% of people used OTC antipyretic analgesics in the last year. Main symptoms for usage include headaches (over 60% of users), fever/chills (over 40%), and toothache/post-extraction pain (over 10%).

Among those who suffered from pain or fever in the past 2-3 years, conditions treated with OTC drugs included headaches (nearly 40%), and fever, lower back pain, and sore throats (around 10% each).

MyVoice Com Inc. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Shintaro Shimizu) conducted its 8th internet survey on 'Antipyretic Analgesics' from April 1 to April 7, 2026.

Antipyretic Analgesics Used in the Past Year Over 40% of people used OTC antipyretic analgesics in the last year. The most frequently used brands (multiple answers) were 'Loxonin S', 'Bufferin', and 'Eve', each in the 10% range. 'Eve' was especially popular among women and younger demographics, ranking first among women in their 10s to 50s.

Symptoms for Using Antipyretic Analgesics Symptoms treated with OTC antipyretic analgesics (multiple answers) included 'headaches' (60.8% of users), 'fever/chills' (43.3%), and 'toothache/post-extraction pain' (10.5%).

'Fever/chills' was reported by over 50% of men. 'Headaches' were reported by over 70% of women, particularly prominent among women in their 30s to 50s. For women in their 10s to 30s, 'menstrual pain' was high, at over 60% for each age group.

Purchase Locations and Criteria for Choosing Antipyretic Analgesics Purchase locations for users (multiple answers) included 'drugstores' (81.7%), 'internet shopping' (9.5%), and 'supermarkets' (4.5%). Compared to past surveys, 'internet shopping' shows a slight upward trend.

Criteria for choosing (multiple answers) were 'efficacy' (51.7%), 'speed of effect' (37.2%), and 'price' (29.0%).

Pain and Fever Experienced in the Past 2-3 Years Pain or fever experienced in the past 2-3 years (multiple answers) included 'headaches' (38.2%), 'lower back pain' (23.5%), and 'sore throats' (17.1%).

Symptoms Treated with OTC Drugs in the Past 2-3 Years Among those who experienced pain or fever, those treated with OTC drugs (multiple answers) included 'headaches' (38.3%), and 'fever', 'lower back pain', and 'sore throat' (around 10% each).

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[Survey on Antipyretic Analgesics] Over 40% of people used OTC antipyretic analgesics in the last year. Main symptoms for usage include headaches (over 60% of users), fever/chills (over 40%), and toothache/post-extraction pain (over 10%).

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