Anti-nausea / prokinetic

Domperidone (Motilium)

Domperidone · ナウゼリン

Domperidone, never approved in the US, is a routine Japanese prescription for nausea, vomiting and indigestion, including Nauzelin suppositories for vomiting children. Metoclopramide (Primperan) is the alternative. Prescription-only, 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
Motilium · 모티리움

Over the counter

Prescription only, including suppositories for children.

Prescription products in Japan

39 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ナウゼリン
Generic29 generic products
Dosage formsOral · Topical
Strengths (oral)5mg · 10mg
Official price (per tablet or unit)¥6.3 – ¥8.9
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 (39) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
ナウゼリン坐剤10 10mgTopical · ¥28.6/unit
ナウゼリン坐剤30 30mgTopical · ¥44.9/unit
ナウゼリン坐剤60 60mgTopical · ¥66.7/unit
ナウゼリンOD錠10 10mgOral · ¥7.8/tablet
ナウゼリンOD錠5 5mgOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ナウゼリンドライシロップ1%Oral · ¥8.4/g
ナウゼリン錠10 10mgOral · ¥7.8/tablet
ナウゼリン錠5 5mgOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ドンペリドン10mg坐剤 · GenericTopical · ¥21.6/unit
ドンペリドン30mg坐剤 · GenericTopical · ¥35.1/unit
ドンペリドン坐剤10mg「JG」 · GenericTopical · ¥21.6/unit
ドンペリドン坐剤10mg「タカタ」 · GenericTopical · ¥21.6/unit
ドンペリドン坐剤10mg「日新」 · GenericTopical · ¥21.6/unit
ドンペリドン坐剤30mg「JG」 · GenericTopical · ¥35.1/unit
ドンペリドン坐剤30mg「タカタ」 · GenericTopical · ¥35.1/unit
ドンペリドン坐剤30mg「日新」 · GenericTopical · ¥35.1/unit
ドンペリドン10mg錠 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ドンペリドン5mg錠 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ドンペリドンDS小児用1%「サワイ」 · GenericOral · ¥6.9/g
ドンペリドン錠10mg「EMEC」Oral · ¥8.9/tablet
ドンペリドン錠10mg「JG」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ドンペリドン錠10mg「NIG」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ドンペリドン錠10mg「YD」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ドンペリドン錠10mg「サワイ」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ドンペリドン錠10mg「ツルハラ」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ドンペリドン錠10mg「トーワ」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ドンペリドン錠10mg「日医工」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ドンペリドン錠10mg「日新」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ドンペリドン錠10mg「杏林」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ドンペリドン錠5mg「EMEC」Oral · ¥8.9/tablet
ドンペリドン錠5mg「JG」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ドンペリドン錠5mg「NIG」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ドンペリドン錠5mg「YD」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ドンペリドン錠5mg「サワイ」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ドンペリドン錠5mg「ツルハラ」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ドンペリドン錠5mg「トーワ」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ドンペリドン錠5mg「日医工」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ドンペリドン錠5mg「日新」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ドンペリドン錠5mg「杏林」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/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.

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Names abroad

UKMotilium
Korea모티리움
China吗丁啉
Taiwan摩舒胃清

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.