Kampo (Japanese herbal medicine)

Kamishoyosan (Kampo for menopause, irritability)

Kamishoyosan (Kampo extract)

Kamishoyosan is prescribed in Japan for menopausal symptoms, irritability, hot flashes, insomnia and premenstrual mood changes, as an alternative or complement to hormone therapy. It is widely used by gynecologists and psychosomatic clinics and is available OTC.

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
가미소요산 · 加味逍遥散

Over the counter

OTC Class 2 granules; also prescribed with insurance.

Finding it in a Japanese drugstore
Look for this on the package
加味逍遙散(かみしょうようさん)
Kamishoyosan (Kampo extract)
Common product names
ツムラ漢方加味逍遙散エキス顆粒クラシエ加味逍遙散
Category printed on the package
Class 2
Sold at any drugstore or pharmacy, and online.

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Prescription products in Japan

11 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.

Dosage formsOral
Official price (per tablet or unit)¥7.2 – ¥19.5
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 (11) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
JPS加味逍遙散料エキス顆粒〔調剤用〕Oral · ¥13.9/g
〔東洋〕加味逍遙散エキス細粒Oral · ¥17.4/g
オースギ加味逍遙散エキスGOral · ¥10.2/g
クラシエ加味逍遙散料エキス細粒Oral · ¥18.1/g
コタロー加味逍遙散エキス細粒Oral · ¥12.1/g
ジュンコウ 加味逍遙散FCエキス細粒 医療用Oral · ¥18.3/g
ジュンコウ 加味逍遙散FCエキス錠 医療用Oral · ¥7.2/tablet
太虎堂の加味逍遙散エキス散Oral · ¥13.1/g
太虎堂の加味逍遙散エキス顆粒Oral · ¥19.5/g
本草加味逍遙散エキス顆粒−MOral · ¥11.6/g
ツムラ加味逍遙散エキス顆粒(医療用)Oral · ¥15.9/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.

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.

Find a clinic by language

Names abroad

Korea가미소요산
China加味逍遥散
Taiwan加味逍遙散

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.