Oral cephalosporin antibiotic

Cefcapene (Flomox)

Cefcapene pivoxil · フロモックス

Flomox is a Japanese oral cephalosporin you will not find in the US or Europe, yet it is one of the antibiotics most often handed out by Japanese clinics for sore throat, sinusitis and skin infections. It is roughly comparable to cefdinir or cefixime.

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
플로목스 · 头孢卡品

Over the counter

Prescription only.

Prescription products in Japan

19 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フロモックス
Generic2 generic products
Dosage formsOral
Strengths (oral)75mg · 100mg
Official price (per tablet or unit)¥36.3 – ¥110.6
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 (19) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
フロモックス小児用細粒100mgOral · ¥110.6/g
フロモックス錠100mgOral · ¥41.1/tablet
フロモックス錠75mgOral · ¥36.3/tablet
セフカペン ピボキシル塩酸塩100mg細粒 · GenericOral · ¥74.4/g
セフカペン ピボキシル塩酸塩小児用細粒10%「SW」 100mgOral · ¥110.6/g
セフカペン ピボキシル塩酸塩細粒小児用10%「TW」 100mgOral · ¥110.6/g
セフカペン ピボキシル塩酸塩錠100mg「SW」Oral · ¥41.1/tablet
セフカペン ピボキシル塩酸塩錠100mg「TW」Oral · ¥41.1/tablet
セフカペン ピボキシル塩酸塩錠75mg「SW」Oral · ¥36.3/tablet
セフカペン ピボキシル塩酸塩錠75mg「TW」Oral · ¥36.3/tablet
セフカペンピボキシル塩酸塩小児用細粒10%「SW」 100mgOral · ¥110.6/g
セフカペンピボキシル塩酸塩細粒小児用10%「CH」 100mg · GenericOral · ¥74.4/g
セフカペンピボキシル塩酸塩細粒小児用10%「TW」 100mgOral · ¥110.6/g
セフカペンピボキシル塩酸塩錠100mg「CH」Oral · ¥41.1/tablet
セフカペンピボキシル塩酸塩錠100mg「SW」Oral · ¥41.1/tablet
セフカペンピボキシル塩酸塩錠100mg「TW」Oral · ¥41.1/tablet
セフカペンピボキシル塩酸塩錠75mg「CH」Oral · ¥36.3/tablet
セフカペンピボキシル塩酸塩錠75mg「SW」Oral · ¥36.3/tablet
セフカペンピボキシル塩酸塩錠75mg「TW」Oral · ¥36.3/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.

Find a clinic by language

Names abroad

Korea플로목스
China头孢卡品
TaiwanFlomox

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.