Antiepileptic / mood stabilizer

Lamotrigine (Lamictal)

Lamotrigine · ラミクタール

Lamotrigine (Lamictal, 25 and 100 mg, plus generics) is approved in Japan for epilepsy and bipolar disorder, matching international use. Do not interrupt treatment while traveling; bring your full supply and prescription, and a neurology or psychiatry clinic can continue it.

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
Lamictal

Over the counter

Prescription only.

Prescription products in Japan

28 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ラミクタール
Generic22 generic products
Dosage formsOral
Strengths (oral)2mg · 5mg · 25mg · 100mg
Official price (per tablet or unit)¥6.3 – ¥73
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 (28) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
ラミクタール錠100mgOral · ¥54.4/tablet
ラミクタール錠25mgOral · ¥21.3/tablet
ラミクタール錠小児用2mgOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ラミクタール錠小児用5mgOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ラモトリギン100mg錠 · GenericOral · ¥21.7/tablet
ラモトリギン25mg錠 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ラモトリギン2mg錠 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ラモトリギン5mg錠 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ラモトリギン錠100mg「JG」Oral · ¥73/tablet
ラモトリギン錠100mg「アメル」 · GenericOral · ¥25.3/tablet
ラモトリギン錠100mg「サワイ」 · GenericOral · ¥25.3/tablet
ラモトリギン錠100mg「トーワ」 · GenericOral · ¥25.3/tablet
ラモトリギン錠100mg「日医工」 · GenericOral · ¥21.7/tablet
ラモトリギン錠25mg「JG」Oral · ¥26.9/tablet
ラモトリギン錠25mg「アメル」 · GenericOral · ¥10.4/tablet
ラモトリギン錠25mg「サワイ」 · GenericOral · ¥10.4/tablet
ラモトリギン錠25mg「トーワ」 · GenericOral · ¥10.4/tablet
ラモトリギン錠25mg「日医工」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ラモトリギン錠小児用2mg「JG」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ラモトリギン錠小児用2mg「アメル」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ラモトリギン錠小児用2mg「サワイ」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ラモトリギン錠小児用2mg「トーワ」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ラモトリギン錠小児用2mg「日医工」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ラモトリギン錠小児用5mg「JG」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ラモトリギン錠小児用5mg「アメル」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ラモトリギン錠小児用5mg「サワイ」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ラモトリギン錠小児用5mg「トーワ」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet
ラモトリギン錠小児用5mg「日医工」 · GenericOral · ¥6.3/tablet

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

USLamictal
UKLamictal
Korea라믹탈
China利必通
Taiwan樂命達

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.