ブルフェン顆粒20%
Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen · ブルフェン
Ibuprofen is an NSAID for headache, menstrual pain, fever and dental pain. In Japan it is mainly an OTC medicine (the EVE brand is the best known); prescription ibuprofen (Brufen) exists but doctors more often prescribe loxoprofen instead.
At a glance
- Prescription status
- Prescription and OTC
- Over the counter
- Designated Class 2
- Bringing it into Japan
- ✓ 1 month Rx / 2 months OTC
- Names abroad
- Advil · Nurofen
Over the counter
Widely sold OTC. Japanese OTC tablets contain 150–200 mg, lower than the 200–400 mg common abroad. Many products add caffeine or a sedative (allylisopropylacetylurea), so check the label.
Finding it in a Japanese drugstore
- Look for this on the package
- イブプロフェン
- Ibuprofen
- Common product names
- イブA錠イブクイック頭痛薬リングルアイビー
- Category printed on the package
- Designated Class 2
- Sold at any drugstore or pharmacy, and online. Ask staff if you are unsure; this category carries extra cautions.
Show this page to the pharmacist or staff. Prices and packaging vary by store, so look for the Japanese ingredient name.
Product information on the manufacturer's site: イブA錠 (SSP, in Japanese)
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Prescription products in Japan
9 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 | ブルフェン |
|---|---|
| Generic | 3 generic products |
| Dosage forms | Oral |
| Strengths (oral) | 100mg · 200mg |
| Official price (per tablet or unit) | ¥6.3 – ¥8.9 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.
ブルフェン錠100 100mg
ブルフェン錠200 200mg
イブプロフェン顆粒20%
ツルハラ
イブプロフェン錠200mg
2 manufacturers: NIG · TCK
イブプロフェン100mg錠
イブプロフェン錠100mg
2 manufacturers: NIG · TCK
All listed products (9) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
| ブルフェン錠100 100mg | Oral · ¥6.3/tablet |
|---|---|
| ブルフェン錠200 200mg | Oral · ¥6.3/tablet |
| ブルフェン顆粒20% | Oral · ¥6.9/g |
| イブプロフェン100mg錠 · Generic | Oral · ¥6.3/tablet |
| イブプロフェン錠100mg「NIG」 · Generic | Oral · ¥6.3/tablet |
| イブプロフェン錠100mg「TCK」 · Generic | Oral · ¥6.3/tablet |
| イブプロフェン錠200mg「NIG」 | Oral · ¥8.9/tablet |
| イブプロフェン錠200mg「TCK」 | Oral · ¥8.9/tablet |
| イブプロフェン顆粒20%「ツルハラ」 | Oral · ¥6.9/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
| US | Advil, Motrin |
|---|---|
| UK | Nurofen |
| Korea | 부루펜, 애드빌 |
| China | 芬必得, 美林 |
| Taiwan | 普拿疼肌立, 依普芬 |
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Where can I buy Advil or Nurofen in Japan?
Those brands are not sold in Japan. Ask for ibuprofen (イブプロフェン) at any drugstore; EVE A (150 mg) and Ringl IB (200 mg) are the closest equivalents.
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.