ストロメクトール錠3mg
Ivermectin (Stromectol)
Ivermectin · ストロメクトール
Ivermectin was discovered by Japanese Nobel laureate Satoshi Omura and is sold here as Stromectol 3 mg tablets for scabies and strongyloides. Dermatology and infectious disease clinics prescribe it; it is not controlled and may be brought in under the 1-month rule.
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
- Stromectol
Over the counter
Prescription only, for scabies and strongyloidiasis. It is not approved or prescribed for viral infections in Japan.
Prescription products in Japan
1 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 | ストロメクトール |
|---|---|
| Dosage forms | Oral |
| Strengths (oral) | 3mg |
| Official price (per tablet or unit) | ¥539.4 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.
All listed products (1) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
| ストロメクトール錠3mg | Oral · ¥539.4/tablet |
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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 | Stromectol |
|---|---|
| UK | Stromectol |
| Korea | 스트로멕톨 |
| China | 伊维菌素 |
| Taiwan | 伊維菌素 |
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.