エピペン注射液0.15mg
Epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen)
Adrenaline (epinephrine) auto-injector · エピペン
EpiPen (0.15 mg and 0.3 mg) is the only adrenaline auto-injector marketed in Japan and is prescribed by registered doctors, usually allergists and pediatricians. Travelers may bring their own auto-injectors without paperwork (up to a 1-month supply of pre-filled self-injection devices) and should carry them in hand luggage with a doctor's note for airport security.
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
- EpiPen
Over the counter
Prescription only, from doctors registered with the EpiPen program.
Prescription products in Japan
3 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 | エピペン |
|---|---|
| Dosage forms | Injection |
Product names are shown in Japanese, exactly as printed on the package and the prescription. Show this page at the pharmacy.
エピペン注射液0.3mg
アドレナリン注0.1%シリンジ 1mL
テルモ
All listed products (3) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
| エピペン注射液0.15mg | Injection · ¥9,672/syringe |
|---|---|
| エピペン注射液0.3mg | Injection · ¥10,197/syringe |
| アドレナリン注0.1%シリンジ「テルモ」 1mL | Injection · ¥354/syringe |
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 | EpiPen, Auvi-Q |
|---|---|
| UK | EpiPen, Jext, Emerade |
| Korea | 젝스트 |
| China | EpiPen |
| Taiwan | EpiPen |
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.