Antihistamine (non-drowsy)

Fexofenadine

Fexofenadine hydrochloride · アレグラ

Fexofenadine is a non-drowsy antihistamine for hay fever (Japan's spring cedar pollen season is severe), year-round allergic rhinitis and hives. Sold as Allegra on prescription and Allegra FX over the counter; the OTC version is the same 60 mg dose.

At a glance
Prescription status
Prescription and OTC
Over the counter
Class 2
Bringing it into Japan
✓ 1 month Rx / 2 months OTC
Names abroad
Allegra · Telfast

Over the counter

Allegra FX (60 mg) is a Class 2 OTC drug sold at every drugstore, and store-brand generics cost less.

Finding it in a Japanese drugstore
Look for this on the package
フェキソフェナジン
Fexofenadine hydrochloride
Common product names
アレグラFXアレルビ
Category printed on the package
Class 2
Sold at any drugstore or pharmacy, and online.

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Product information on the manufacturer's site: アレグラFX (Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical, in Japanese)

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Prescription products in Japan

40 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アレグラ
Generic22 generic products
Dosage formsOral
Strengths (oral)30mg · 60mg
Official price (per tablet or unit)¥10.8 – ¥28.5
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 (40) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
アレグラ錠30mgOral · ¥16.6/tablet
アレグラ錠60mgOral · ¥20.9/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩30mg錠 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩60mg錠 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩DS5%「トーワ」 · GenericOral · ¥28.2/g
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩OD錠30mg「トーワ」Oral · ¥22.5/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩OD錠60mg「YD」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩OD錠60mg「トーワ」Oral · ¥21.9/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠30mg「JG」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠30mg「NP」Oral · ¥22.5/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠30mg「SANIK」Oral · ¥22.5/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠30mg「TCK」Oral · ¥17.1/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠30mg「YD」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠30mg「ZE」Oral · ¥17.1/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠30mg「ケミファ」Oral · ¥17.1/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠30mg「サワイ」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠30mg「タカタ」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠30mg「ダイト」 · GenericOral · ¥15.1/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠30mg「ツルハラ」Oral · ¥17.1/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠30mg「トーワ」Oral · ¥22.5/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠30mg「三和」Oral · ¥17.1/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠30mg「日新」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠30mg「明治」Oral · ¥17.1/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠30mg「杏林」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠60mg「JG」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠60mg「NP」Oral · ¥21.9/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠60mg「SANIK」Oral · ¥28.5/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠60mg「TCK」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠60mg「YD」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠60mg「ZE」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠60mg「ケミファ」Oral · ¥21.9/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠60mg「サワイ」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠60mg「タカタ」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠60mg「ダイト」 · GenericOral · ¥18.3/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠60mg「ツルハラ」 · GenericOral · ¥19.9/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠60mg「トーワ」Oral · ¥21.9/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠60mg「三和」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠60mg「日新」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠60mg「明治」Oral · ¥21.9/tablet
フェキソフェナジン塩酸塩錠60mg「杏林」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/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.

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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

USAllegra
UKTelfast
Korea알레그라
China艾来
Taiwan艾來

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Do I need a prescription for Allegra in Japan?

No. Allegra FX is sold over the counter. Only the prescription pack is covered by health insurance.

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.