コンスタン0.4mg錠
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Alprazolam · コンスタン · ソラナックス
Alprazolam is available in Japan as Solanax and Constan (0.4 and 0.8 mg tablets) and is prescribed for anxiety and panic disorder. It is a controlled psychotropic: a 1-month supply within the official limit can be brought in without a permit, and Japanese clinics can prescribe it, though prescriptions are usually limited to 30 days.
At a glance
- Prescription status
- Prescription only
- Over the counter
- Not sold OTC
- Bringing it into Japan
- ⚠ Allowed within limits (psychotropic)
- Names abroad
- Xanax
Over the counter
Prescription only. No benzodiazepine is sold OTC in Japan.
Prescription products in Japan
12 productsProducts on Japan's national drug price list. Prescription only: a clinic visit is needed, and pharmacies may substitute a generic with the same ingredient.
| Brand names | コンスタン · ソラナックス |
|---|---|
| Generic | 7 generic products |
| Dosage forms | Oral |
| Strengths (oral) | 0.4mg · 0.8mg |
| Official price (per tablet or unit) | ¥6.3 – ¥8.1 Official NHI drug price. Patients with Japanese insurance pay 10–30%; visitors without it pay the full price plus consultation fees. |
Product names are shown in Japanese, exactly as printed on the package and the prescription. Show this page at the pharmacy.
ソラナックス0.4mg錠
コンスタン0.8mg錠
ソラナックス0.8mg錠
アルプラゾラム0.4mg錠
アルプラゾラム錠0.4mg
3 manufacturers: アメル · サワイ · トーワ
アルプラゾラム錠0.8mg
3 manufacturers: アメル · サワイ · トーワ
All listed products (12) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
| コンスタン0.4mg錠 | Oral · ¥6.3/tablet |
|---|---|
| コンスタン0.8mg錠 | Oral · ¥6.8/tablet |
| ソラナックス0.4mg錠 | Oral · ¥6.3/tablet |
| ソラナックス0.8mg錠 | Oral · ¥6.4/tablet |
| アルプラゾラム0.4mg錠 · Generic | Oral · ¥6.3/tablet |
| アルプラゾラム0.8mg錠 · Generic | Oral · ¥6.3/tablet |
| アルプラゾラム錠0.4mg「アメル」 · Generic | Oral · ¥6.3/tablet |
| アルプラゾラム錠0.4mg「サワイ」 · Generic | Oral · ¥6.3/tablet |
| アルプラゾラム錠0.4mg「トーワ」 · Generic | Oral · ¥6.3/tablet |
| アルプラゾラム錠0.8mg「アメル」 | Oral · ¥8.1/tablet |
| アルプラゾラム錠0.8mg「サワイ」 · Generic | Oral · ¥6.3/tablet |
| アルプラゾラム錠0.8mg「トーワ」 · Generic | Oral · ¥6.3/tablet |
Bringing it into Japan
Classified as a psychotropic in Japan. Up to a 1-month supply within the per-substance limit set by the Narcotics Control Department needs no permit; larger amounts or injectable forms need a doctor's certificate and advance approval.
Narcotics Control Department — Bringing narcotics and psychotropics into Japan
Getting it prescribed in Japan
Any clinic can prescribe it after a consultation. Bring the original packaging or a medication list. Use the hospital finder to find clinics with English-speaking staff or an international patient office.
Names abroad
| US | Xanax |
|---|---|
| UK | Xanax |
| Korea | 자낙스, 알프람 |
| China | 赞安诺, 佳静安定 |
| Taiwan | 贊安諾 |
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Is Xanax legal in Japan?
Yes, with a prescription. Keep it in the original bottle with your name, carry a copy of the prescription, and stay within a 1-month supply. Larger amounts need a doctor's certificate and advance confirmation from the Narcotics Control Department.
Sources
- Health Insurance Claims Review & Reimbursement Services — Drug master (NHI drug price list) shinryohoshu.mhlw.go.jp — 2026-08-12
- Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare — Bringing medicines for personal use into Japan mhlw.go.jp
- Narcotics Control Department — Bringing narcotics and psychotropics into Japan ncd.mhlw.go.jp
This page describes how a medicine is regulated and sold in Japan. It is not medical advice and does not cover dosing for your situation; follow your doctor's and pharmacist's instructions.