ビラノアOD錠20mg
Bilastine (Bilanoa)
Bilastine · ビラノア
Bilastine (Bilanoa 20 mg, once daily on an empty stomach) is a newer antihistamine popular with Japanese doctors because it has no drowsiness warning and works within an hour. It is not sold in the US; Allegra is the closest OTC equivalent in Japan.
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
- Ilaxten · 빌라스틴
Over the counter
Prescription only in Japan (OTC in some European countries).
Prescription products in Japan
15 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 | ビラノア |
|---|---|
| Generic | 13 generic products |
| Dosage forms | Oral |
| Strengths (oral) | 20mg |
| Official price (per tablet or unit) | ¥17.7 – ¥44.8 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.
ビラノア錠20mg
ビラスチン口腔内崩壊錠20mg
10 manufacturers: EP · TCK · YD · サワイ · タカタ · ダイト …
ビラスチン錠20mg
3 manufacturers: EP · サワイ · 明治
All listed products (15) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
| ビラノアOD錠20mg | Oral · ¥44.8/tablet |
|---|---|
| ビラノア錠20mg | Oral · ¥43.9/tablet |
| ビラスチンOD錠20mg「EP」 · Generic | Oral · ¥17.7/tablet |
| ビラスチンOD錠20mg「TCK」 · Generic | Oral · ¥17.7/tablet |
| ビラスチンOD錠20mg「YD」 · Generic | Oral · ¥17.7/tablet |
| ビラスチンOD錠20mg「サワイ」 · Generic | Oral · ¥17.7/tablet |
| ビラスチンOD錠20mg「タカタ」 · Generic | Oral · ¥17.7/tablet |
| ビラスチンOD錠20mg「ダイト」 · Generic | Oral · ¥17.7/tablet |
| ビラスチンOD錠20mg「トーワ」 · Generic | Oral · ¥17.7/tablet |
| ビラスチンOD錠20mg「日新」 · Generic | Oral · ¥17.7/tablet |
| ビラスチンOD錠20mg「明治」 · Generic | Oral · ¥17.7/tablet |
| ビラスチンOD錠20mg「杏林」 · Generic | Oral · ¥17.7/tablet |
| ビラスチン錠20mg「EP」 · Generic | Oral · ¥17.7/tablet |
| ビラスチン錠20mg「サワイ」 · Generic | Oral · ¥17.7/tablet |
| ビラスチン錠20mg「明治」 · Generic | Oral · ¥17.7/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
| UK | Ilaxten |
|---|---|
| Korea | 빌라스틴 |
| China | 比拉斯汀 |
| Taiwan | 比拉斯汀 |
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.