Acne antibiotic (topical)

Clindamycin gel (Dalacin T)

Clindamycin phosphate (topical) · ダラシンT

Dalacin T gel and lotion (clindamycin 1%) are standard Japanese prescriptions for inflamed acne, usually combined with adapalene or benzoyl peroxide, and the combination gel Duac is also available. All are prescription-only and not controlled.

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
Cleocin T · Dalacin T

Over the counter

Prescription only.

Prescription products in Japan

7 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ダラシンT
Generic4 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 (7) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
ダラシンTゲル1%Topical · ¥19.6/g
ダラシンTローション1%Topical · ¥19.6/mL
クリンダマイシンリン酸エステル1%ゲル · GenericTopical · ¥10.2/g
クリンダマイシンリン酸エステルゲル1%「SUN」 · GenericTopical · ¥10.2/g
クリンダマイシンリン酸エステルゲル1%「イワキ」 · GenericTopical · ¥11.4/g
クリンダマイシンリン酸エステルゲル1%「クラシエ」 · GenericTopical · ¥10.2/g
クリンダマイシンリン酸エステルゲル1%「サワイ」Topical · ¥20.9/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.

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

USCleocin T, Clindagel
UKDalacin T, Zindaclin
Korea크레오신 T
China克林霉素凝胶
TaiwanDalacin T

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.