Steroid nasal spray

Fluticasone nasal spray (Flonase)

Fluticasone propionate / furoate (nasal spray) · アラミスト

Steroid nasal sprays are the mainstay of hay fever treatment in Japan as elsewhere. Fluticasone is sold OTC as Flunase for seasonal use, and prescribed as Flunase or the once-daily Allermist (fluticasone furoate) year-round. Japanese doctors combine them with an oral antihistamine during cedar pollen season.

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
Flonase · Flixonase

Over the counter

Flunase OTC spray is Class 2 but licensed only for seasonal allergy and adults; the prescription versions (Flunase, Allermist) have no such limit.

Finding it in a Japanese drugstore
Look for this on the package
フルチカゾン点鼻薬(フルナーゼ・アラミスト)
Fluticasone propionate / furoate (nasal spray)
Common product names
フルナーゼ点鼻薬(季節性アレルギー専用)ナザールαAR
Category printed on the package
Class 2
Sold at any drugstore or pharmacy, and online.

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Prescription products in Japan

25 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アラミスト
Generic23 generic products
Dosage formsTopical

Product names are shown in Japanese, exactly as printed on the package and the prescription. Show this page at the pharmacy.

All listed products (25) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
アラミスト点鼻液27.5μg120噴霧用 5mg10gTopical · ¥1,358.2/kit
アラミスト点鼻液27.5μg56噴霧用 3mg6gTopical · ¥746.3/kit
フルチカゾンフランカルボン酸エステル27.5タカタ120 5mg · GenericTopical · ¥856.5/bottle
フルチカゾンフランカルボン酸エステル27.5タカタ56 3mg · GenericTopical · ¥420.2/bottle
フルチカゾンフランカルボン酸エステル27.5トーワ120 5mg · GenericTopical · ¥856.5/bottle
フルチカゾンフランカルボン酸エステル27.5トーワ56 3mg · GenericTopical · ¥420.2/bottle
フルチカゾンフランカルボン酸エステル27.5ニットー120 · GenericTopical · ¥856.5/bottle
フルチカゾンフランカルボン酸エステル27.5ニットー56 3mg · GenericTopical · ¥420.2/bottle
フルチカゾンフランカルボン酸エステル27.5杏林120 5mg · GenericTopical · ¥856.5/bottle
フルチカゾンフランカルボン酸エステル27.5杏林56 3mg6g · GenericTopical · ¥420.2/bottle
フルチカゾンフランカルボン酸エステル27.5武田テバ120 · GenericTopical · ¥1,061.9/kit
フルチカゾンフランカルボン酸エステル27.5武田テバ56 3mg · GenericTopical · ¥526.4/kit
フルチカゾンプロピオン酸エステル50DSP56 4.08mg8 · GenericTopical · ¥447.3/bottle
フルチカゾンプロピオン酸エステル50トーワ28 2.04mg4 · GenericTopical · ¥283/bottle
フルチカゾンプロピオン酸エステル50トーワ56 4.08mg8 · GenericTopical · ¥447.3/bottle
フルチカゾンプロピオン酸エステル日本臓器112 8.16mg16 · GenericTopical · ¥717.7/bottle
フルチカゾン点鼻25μg小児用サワイ56噴霧 2.04mg4mL · GenericTopical · ¥414.8/bottle
フルチカゾン点鼻25μg小児用杏林56噴霧 2.04mg4mL · GenericTopical · ¥414.8/bottle
フルチカゾン点鼻50μg「イセイ」56噴霧 4.08mg8mL · GenericTopical · ¥436.3/bottle
フルチカゾン点鼻50μg「サワイ」28噴霧 2.04mg4mL · GenericTopical · ¥415.7/bottle
フルチカゾン点鼻50μg「サワイ」56噴霧 4.08mg8mL · GenericTopical · ¥614.4/bottle
フルチカゾン点鼻液50μg「三和」28噴霧用 2.04mg4mL · GenericTopical · ¥283/bottle
フルチカゾン点鼻液50μg「三和」56噴霧用 4.08mg8mL · GenericTopical · ¥447.3/bottle
フルチカゾン点鼻液50μg「杏林」28噴霧用 2.04mg4mL · GenericTopical · ¥415.7/bottle
フルチカゾン点鼻液50μg「杏林」56噴霧用 4.08mg8mL · GenericTopical · ¥447.3/bottle

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

USFlonase, Flonase Sensimist
UKFlixonase, Avamys
Korea아바미스
China辅舒良
Taiwan輔舒良

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.