マラロン小児用配合錠
Atovaquone-proguanil (Malarone)
Atovaquone / proguanil · マラロン · マラロン小児用
Japan has no malaria, but travelers passing through Japan on the way to endemic areas can get Malarone at travel clinics in Tokyo, Osaka and other major cities. It was approved in Japan in 2013 and is stocked by a limited number of pharmacies, so allow a few days.
At a glance
- Prescription status
- Prescription only
- Over the counter
- Not sold OTC
- Bringing it into Japan
- ✓ 1 month Rx / 2 months OTC
- Names abroad
- Malarone
Over the counter
Prescription only, from travel clinics; not covered by insurance for prevention.
Prescription products in Japan
2 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 | マラロン · マラロン小児用 |
|---|---|
| Dosage forms | Oral |
| Official price (per tablet or unit) | ¥246.8 – ¥507.3 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.
マラロン配合錠
All listed products (2) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
| マラロン小児用配合錠 | Oral · ¥246.8/tablet |
|---|---|
| マラロン配合錠 | Oral · ¥507.3/tablet |
Bringing it into Japan
Up to a 1-month supply of prescription medicine, or 2 months of OTC medicine, without any paperwork. For more, apply for a Yakkan Shoumei (import confirmation) before travel.
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 | Malarone |
|---|---|
| UK | Malarone, Maloff Protect |
| Korea | 말라론 |
| China | Malarone |
| Taiwan | Malarone |
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
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.