Asthma / COPD controller inhaler

Budesonide-formoterol (Symbicort)

Budesonide / formoterol · シムビコートタービュヘイラー

Symbicort Turbuhaler is available in Japan with the same device as abroad, and Japanese guidelines allow it as both maintenance and reliever (SMART). Other combinations such as Advair (Adoair in Japan) and Relvar are also sold. Inhalers are prescription-only but any respiratory clinic can continue them.

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
Symbicort

Over the counter

Prescription only.

Prescription products in Japan

8 products

Products 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シムビコートタービュヘイラー
Generic6 generic products
Dosage formsTopical

Product names are shown in Japanese, exactly as printed on the package and the prescription. Show this page at the pharmacy.

All listed products (8) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
シムビコートタービュヘイラー30吸入Topical · ¥1,242.2/kit
シムビコートタービュヘイラー60吸入Topical · ¥2,042.3/kit
ブデホル吸入粉末剤30吸入「JG」 · GenericTopical · ¥611.6/kit
ブデホル吸入粉末剤30吸入「MYL」 · GenericTopical · ¥611.6/kit
ブデホル吸入粉末剤30吸入「ニプロ」 · GenericTopical · ¥746.3/kit
ブデホル吸入粉末剤60吸入「JG」 · GenericTopical · ¥1,176.1/kit
ブデホル吸入粉末剤60吸入「MYL」 · GenericTopical · ¥1,176.1/kit
ブデホル吸入粉末剤60吸入「ニプロ」 · GenericTopical · ¥1,176.1/kit

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.

How to apply for a Yakkan Shoumei (article)

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.

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Names abroad

USSymbicort
UKSymbicort, Fobumix
Korea심비코트
China信必可
Taiwan吸必擴

Sources

  1. Health Insurance Claims Review & Reimbursement Services — Drug master (NHI drug price list) shinryohoshu.mhlw.go.jp — 2026-08-12
  2. 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.