〔東洋〕防風通聖散料エキス細粒
Bofutsushosan (Kampo for obesity)
Bofutsushosan (Kampo extract)
Bofutsushosan is the Kampo formula behind Japan's popular 'belly fat' drugstore products. It is approved for obesity with constipation in people of robust constitution, and its 18 herbs include ephedra and rhubarb, so it can raise blood pressure and cause diarrhea. Treat it as a medicine, not a supplement.
At a glance
- Prescription status
- Prescription and OTC
- Over the counter
- Class 2
- Bringing it into Japan
- ✓ 1 month Rx / 2 months OTC
- Names abroad
- 방풍통성산 · 防风通圣散
Over the counter
Heavily advertised OTC (Class 2) as Naishitol and Coccoapo for belly fat. Contains ephedra and rhubarb; not for long-term unsupervised use.
Finding it in a Japanese drugstore
- Look for this on the package
- 防風通聖散（ぼうふうつうしょうさん）
- Bofutsushosan (Kampo extract)
- Common product names
- ナイシトールコッコアポEX生漢煎 防風通聖散
- Category printed on the package
- Class 2
- Sold at any drugstore or pharmacy, and online.
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Prescription products in Japan
10 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.
| Dosage forms | Oral |
|---|---|
| Official price (per tablet or unit) | ¥6.3 – ¥13.8 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.
JPS防風通聖散料エキス顆粒〔調剤用〕
オースギ防風通聖散エキスG
クラシエ防風通聖散エキス錠
クラシエ防風通聖散料エキス細粒
コタロー防風通聖散エキス細粒
三和防風通聖散料エキス細粒
太虎堂の防風通聖散料エキス顆粒
本草防風通聖散エキス顆粒−M
ツムラ防風通聖散エキス顆粒
医療用
All listed products (10) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
| JPS防風通聖散料エキス顆粒〔調剤用〕 | Oral · ¥11/g |
|---|---|
| 〔東洋〕防風通聖散料エキス細粒 | Oral · ¥11/g |
| オースギ防風通聖散エキスG | Oral · ¥10.4/g |
| クラシエ防風通聖散エキス錠 | Oral · ¥6.3/tablet |
| クラシエ防風通聖散料エキス細粒 | Oral · ¥10.1/g |
| コタロー防風通聖散エキス細粒 | Oral · ¥9.6/g |
| 三和防風通聖散料エキス細粒 | Oral · ¥9.6/g |
| 太虎堂の防風通聖散料エキス顆粒 | Oral · ¥10.5/g |
| 本草防風通聖散エキス顆粒−M | Oral · ¥8.9/g |
| ツムラ防風通聖散エキス顆粒(医療用) | Oral · ¥13.8/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
| Korea | 방풍통성산 |
|---|---|
| China | 防风通圣散 |
| Taiwan | 防風通聖散 |
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.