ビブラマイシン錠50mg
Doxycycline (Vibramycin)
Doxycycline hyclate · ビブラマイシン
Doxycycline (Vibramycin 50 and 100 mg) is prescribed in Japan for acne, respiratory and tick-borne infections, and by travel clinics for malaria prevention. Minocycline is more commonly used for acne here. It is not controlled and follows the 1-month import rule.
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
- Vibramycin · Vibramycin-D
Over the counter
Prescription only. Malaria prevention with doxycycline is off-label in Japan but common at travel clinics.
Prescription products in Japan
2 productsProducts 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 | ビブラマイシン |
|---|---|
| Dosage forms | Oral |
| Strengths (oral) | 50mg · 100mg |
| Official price (per tablet or unit) | ¥12.5 – ¥22 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.
ビブラマイシン錠100mg
All listed products (2) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
| ビブラマイシン錠100mg | Oral · ¥22/tablet |
|---|---|
| ビブラマイシン錠50mg | Oral · ¥12.5/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.
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.
Names abroad
| US | Vibramycin, Doryx |
|---|---|
| UK | Vibramycin-D |
| Korea | 독시사이클린 |
| China | 强力霉素 |
| Taiwan | 多西環素 |
Sources
- Health Insurance Claims Review & Reimbursement Services — Drug master (NHI drug price list) shinryohoshu.mhlw.go.jp — 2026-08-12
- 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.