Benzodiazepine (seizures, panic)

Clonazepam (Klonopin)

Clonazepam · ランドセン · リボトリール

Clonazepam (Rivotril, Landsen) is approved in Japan for epilepsy and is also used off-label for panic and restless legs. As a controlled psychotropic it follows the 1-month, within-limit import rule. Japanese neurologists and psychiatrists prescribe it routinely, in 0.5, 1 and 2 mg tablets.

At a glance
Prescription status
Prescription only
Over the counter
Not sold OTC
Bringing it into Japan
⚠ Allowed within limits (psychotropic)
Names abroad
Klonopin · Rivotril

Over the counter

Prescription only.

Prescription products in Japan

10 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ランドセン · リボトリール
Dosage formsOral
Strengths (oral)0.5mg · 1mg · 2mg
Official price (per tablet or unit)¥8 – ¥32.5
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 (10) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
ランドセン細粒0.1%Oral · ¥8/g
ランドセン細粒0.5%Oral · ¥28.8/g
ランドセン錠0.5mgOral · ¥9.9/tablet
ランドセン錠1mgOral · ¥10.8/tablet
ランドセン錠2mgOral · ¥11.6/tablet
リボトリール細粒0.1%Oral · ¥8/g
リボトリール細粒0.5%Oral · ¥32.5/g
リボトリール錠0.5mgOral · ¥9.9/tablet
リボトリール錠1mgOral · ¥10.8/tablet
リボトリール錠2mgOral · ¥11/tablet

Bringing it into Japan

Classified as a psychotropic in Japan. Up to a 1-month supply within the per-substance limit set by the Narcotics Control Department needs no permit; larger amounts or injectable forms need a doctor's certificate and advance approval.

Narcotics Control Department — Bringing narcotics and psychotropics into Japan

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

USKlonopin
UKRivotril
Korea리보트릴
China氯硝西泮, 利福全
Taiwan利福全, 克癇平

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
  3. Narcotics Control Department — Bringing narcotics and psychotropics into Japan ncd.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.