〔東洋〕補中益気湯エキス細粒
Hochuekkito (Kampo for fatigue)
Hochuekkito (Kampo extract)
Hochuekkito is prescribed for fatigue, loss of appetite and weakness after illness, with astragalus, ginseng and other tonic herbs. Japanese doctors use it for post-viral tiredness and for frail older patients, and it is one of the best-selling Kampo formulas.
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
- 보중익기탕 · 补中益气汤
Over the counter
OTC Class 2 granules; widely prescribed with insurance.
Finding it in a Japanese drugstore
- Look for this on the package
- 補中益気湯（ほちゅうえっきとう）
- Hochuekkito (Kampo extract)
- Common product names
- ツムラ漢方補中益気湯エキス顆粒クラシエ補中益気湯
- Category printed on the package
- Class 2
- Sold at any drugstore or pharmacy, and online.
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Prescription products in Japan
12 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.
| Dosage forms | Oral |
|---|---|
| Official price (per tablet or unit) | ¥8.2 – ¥22.4 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.
JPS補中益気湯エキス顆粒〔調剤用〕
オースギ補中益気湯エキスG
クラシエ補中益気湯エキス細粒
コタロー補中益気湯エキス細粒
ジュンコウ 補中益気湯FCエキス細粒 医療用
ジュンコウ 補中益気湯FCエキス錠 医療用
三和補中益気湯エキス細粒
太虎堂の補中益気湯エキス散
太虎堂の補中益気湯エキス顆粒
本草補中益気湯エキス顆粒−M
ツムラ補中益気湯エキス顆粒
医療用
All listed products (12) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
| JPS補中益気湯エキス顆粒〔調剤用〕 | Oral · ¥16.6/g |
|---|---|
| 〔東洋〕補中益気湯エキス細粒 | Oral · ¥20.9/g |
| オースギ補中益気湯エキスG | Oral · ¥8.9/g |
| クラシエ補中益気湯エキス細粒 | Oral · ¥20.2/g |
| コタロー補中益気湯エキス細粒 | Oral · ¥10.9/g |
| ジュンコウ 補中益気湯FCエキス細粒 医療用 | Oral · ¥20.9/g |
| ジュンコウ 補中益気湯FCエキス錠 医療用 | Oral · ¥8.2/tablet |
| 三和補中益気湯エキス細粒 | Oral · ¥13.8/g |
| 太虎堂の補中益気湯エキス散 | Oral · ¥18.9/g |
| 太虎堂の補中益気湯エキス顆粒 | Oral · ¥14.4/g |
| 本草補中益気湯エキス顆粒−M | Oral · ¥15.2/g |
| ツムラ補中益気湯エキス顆粒(医療用) | Oral · ¥22.4/g |
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
| Korea | 보중익기탕 |
|---|---|
| China | 补中益气汤 |
| Taiwan | 補中益氣湯 |
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.