ベピオゲル2.5%
Benzoyl peroxide (Bepio)
Benzoyl peroxide · ベピオ · ベピオウォッシュ
Benzoyl peroxide reached Japan only in 2015 as the prescription gel Bepio 2.5%, and the OTC washes common abroad are still not sold. Bringing a tube for personal use is fine under the 2-month rule; for a Japanese prescription, any dermatologist will provide it.
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
- PanOxyl · Acnecide
Over the counter
Prescription only in Japan; there is no OTC benzoyl peroxide wash or gel as in the US.
Prescription products in Japan
3 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 | ベピオ · ベピオウォッシュ |
|---|---|
| Dosage forms | Topical |
Product names are shown in Japanese, exactly as printed on the package and the prescription. Show this page at the pharmacy.
ベピオローション2.5%
ベピオウォッシュゲル5%
All listed products (3) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
| ベピオウォッシュゲル5% | Topical · ¥99.6/g |
|---|---|
| ベピオゲル2.5% | Topical · ¥84.9/g |
| ベピオローション2.5% | Topical · ¥92.3/g |
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 | PanOxyl, Benzac |
|---|---|
| UK | Acnecide |
| Korea | 브레복실 |
| China | 班赛 |
| Taiwan | Benzac 倍克痘 |
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.