Antiepileptic / trigeminal neuralgia

Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

Carbamazepine · テグレトール

Carbamazepine (Tegretol, 100 and 200 mg tablets and powder) is available in Japan for epilepsy, trigeminal neuralgia and bipolar mania. It is not controlled. Because the HLA-B*15:02 skin-reaction risk is discussed mainly for East Asian patients, Japanese doctors may ask about your ancestry when starting 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
Tegretol

Over the counter

Prescription only.

Prescription products in Japan

11 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テグレトール
Generic4 generic products
Dosage formsOral
Strengths (oral)100mg · 200mg
Official price (per tablet or unit)¥6.3 – ¥25.1
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.

All listed products (11) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
テグレトール細粒50%Oral · ¥25.1/g
テグレトール錠100mgOral · ¥6.3/tablet
テグレトール錠200mgOral · ¥7.4/tablet
カルバマゼピン100mg錠 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
カルバマゼピン200mg錠 · GenericOral · ¥7.4/tablet
カルバマゼピン細粒50%「アメル」Oral · ¥25.1/g
カルバマゼピン細粒50%「フジナガ」Oral · ¥25.1/g
カルバマゼピン錠100mg「アメル」Oral · ¥6.3/tablet
カルバマゼピン錠100mg「フジナガ」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
カルバマゼピン錠200mg「アメル」Oral · ¥10/tablet
カルバマゼピン錠200mg「フジナガ」 · GenericOral · ¥7.4/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.

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

USTegretol, Epitol
UKTegretol
Korea테그레톨
China得理多
Taiwan癲通

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.