Antifungal

Fluconazole (Diflucan)

Fluconazole · ジフルカン

Fluconazole capsules (50 and 100 mg) are prescription-only in Japan and, unusually, the single 150 mg dose for vaginal thrush is not a listed product; gynecologists prescribe vaginal antifungal tablets instead. OTC vaginal clotrimazole is available for recurrences already diagnosed by a doctor.

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
Diflucan

Over the counter

Prescription only. For vaginal thrush, Japan has OTC clotrimazole and miconazole suppositories (Class 1) but no OTC fluconazole tablet.

Prescription products in Japan

16 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ジフルカン
Dosage formsOral
Strengths (oral)50mg · 100mg
Official price (per tablet or unit)¥65.1 – ¥322.2
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 (16) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
ジフルカンカプセル100mgOral · ¥114.6/capsule
ジフルカンカプセル50mgOral · ¥70.4/capsule
ジフルカンドライシロップ350mg 10mg懸濁後の内用液としてOral · ¥65.1/mL
ジフルカンDS1400mg 40mg(懸濁後の内用液として)Oral · ¥322.2/mL
フルコナゾールカプセル100mg「F」Oral · ¥137.2/capsule
フルコナゾールカプセル100mg「JG」Oral · ¥137.2/capsule
フルコナゾールカプセル100mg「アメル」Oral · ¥137.2/capsule
フルコナゾールカプセル100mg「サワイ」Oral · ¥137.2/capsule
フルコナゾールカプセル100mg「サンド」Oral · ¥137.2/capsule
フルコナゾールカプセル100mg「タカタ」Oral · ¥137.2/capsule
フルコナゾールカプセル50mg「F」Oral · ¥93.6/capsule
フルコナゾールカプセル50mg「JG」Oral · ¥93.6/capsule
フルコナゾールカプセル50mg「アメル」Oral · ¥93.6/capsule
フルコナゾールカプセル50mg「サワイ」Oral · ¥93.6/capsule
フルコナゾールカプセル50mg「サンド」Oral · ¥93.6/capsule
フルコナゾールカプセル50mg「タカタ」Oral · ¥93.6/capsule

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

USDiflucan
UKDiflucan, Canesten Oral
Korea디푸루칸
China大扶康
Taiwan泰復肯

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.