Alinamin Pharmaceutical
Heir to vitamin-B1 derivative research — a heritage energy-tonic maker.
The pharmaceutical company behind the Alinamin energy tonics and vitamin range (formerly Takeda Consumer Healthcare).
Brand facts
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- Tokyo, Japan
- Parent / operator
- Alinamin Pharmaceutical (formerly Takeda Consumer Healthcare; Blackstone-owned)
- Origin
- Japan
About Alinamin Pharmaceutical
Rooted in Takeda's consumer-healthcare arm and spun out in 2021 under its current name. Known for the Alinamin range of energy tonics and vitamin preparations — built on research into the vitamin-B1 derivative fursultiamine — with a strength in nutrition delivered as OTC medicine.
What sets Alinamin Pharmaceutical apart
Its edge is nutrition as regulated OTC medicine rather than food supplements, backed by decades of B1-derivative research.
Ingredient sourcing
Uses pharmaceutical-grade vitamin materials, produced to drug-manufacturing standards.
Manufacturing & quality
Manufactured under pharmaceutical GMP as a drug maker.
Certifications & testing
- Pharmaceutical GMP
- Approved OTC-drug products
Signature products
- Alinamin (energy tonics)
- Alinamin EX Plus
- B-vitamin preparations
Focus categories
- Energy tonics
- B vitamins
- OTC medicine
- Fatigue recovery
Price positioning
Mid-to-upper — positioned as pharmaceutical-grade.
Where to buy in Japan
Available in drugstores, pharmacies, Amazon.co.jp and Rakuten Ichiba.
Best for
People who want B vitamins as an OTC medicine for fatigue.
Things to keep in mind
As OTC medicines, following the dosing and warnings matters even more than with food supplements.
Frequently asked questions
Is Alinamin related to Takeda?
It originated in Takeda's consumer-healthcare business and became an independent company in 2021.
Prices are sample data. Check the retailer's site for the current price.