タケプロンOD錠15 15mg
Lansoprazole (Prevacid)
Lansoprazole · タケプロン
Lansoprazole (Takepron) is one of Japan's most prescribed proton pump inhibitors, in 15 mg and 30 mg orally disintegrating tablets and capsules. Omeprazole, esomeprazole, rabeprazole and the Japan-developed vonoprazan are the other prescription options; none is OTC.
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
- Prevacid · Zoton
Over the counter
No proton pump inhibitor is sold OTC in Japan; Prevacid 24HR has no local equivalent.
Prescription products in Japan
21 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 | タケプロン |
|---|---|
| Generic | 12 generic products |
| Dosage forms | Oral |
| Strengths (oral) | 15mg · 30mg |
| Official price (per tablet or unit) | ¥10.8 – ¥36 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.
タケプロンカプセル15 15mg
タケプロンOD錠30 30mg
タケプロンカプセル30 30mg
ランソプラゾールOD錠15mg
2 manufacturers: DK · ケミファ
ランソプラゾールカプセル15mg
2 manufacturers: NIG · サワイ
ランソプラゾールOD錠30mg
ケミファ
ランソプラゾールカプセル30mg
2 manufacturers: NIG · サワイ
ランソプラゾール口腔内崩壊錠15mg
4 manufacturers: NIG · サワイ · トーワ · 武田テバ
ランソプラゾール口腔内崩壊錠30mg
4 manufacturers: NIG · サワイ · トーワ · 武田テバ
All listed products (21) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
| タケプロンOD錠15 15mg | Oral · ¥17.9/tablet |
|---|---|
| タケプロンOD錠30 30mg | Oral · ¥29.9/tablet |
| タケプロンカプセル15 15mg | Oral · ¥17.9/capsule |
| タケプロンカプセル30 30mg | Oral · ¥29.9/capsule |
| ランソプラゾール15mg腸溶性口腔内崩壊錠 · Generic | Oral · ¥10.8/tablet |
| ランソプラゾール30mg腸溶性口腔内崩壊錠 · Generic | Oral · ¥17.1/tablet |
| ランソプラゾールOD錠15mg「DK」 | Oral · ¥21.1/tablet |
| ランソプラゾールOD錠15mg「NIG」 · Generic | Oral · ¥10.8/tablet |
| ランソプラゾールOD錠15mg「ケミファ」 | Oral · ¥21.1/tablet |
| ランソプラゾールOD錠15mg「サワイ」 · Generic | Oral · ¥10.8/tablet |
| ランソプラゾールOD錠15mg「トーワ」 · Generic | Oral · ¥10.8/tablet |
| ランソプラゾールOD錠15mg「武田テバ」 · Generic | Oral · ¥10.8/tablet |
| ランソプラゾールOD錠30mg「NIG」 · Generic | Oral · ¥17.1/tablet |
| ランソプラゾールOD錠30mg「ケミファ」 | Oral · ¥36/tablet |
| ランソプラゾールOD錠30mg「サワイ」 · Generic | Oral · ¥18.5/tablet |
| ランソプラゾールOD錠30mg「トーワ」 · Generic | Oral · ¥17.1/tablet |
| ランソプラゾールOD錠30mg「武田テバ」 · Generic | Oral · ¥17.1/tablet |
| ランソプラゾールカプセル15mg「NIG」 | Oral · ¥21.1/capsule |
| ランソプラゾールカプセル15mg「サワイ」 · Generic | Oral · ¥10.8/capsule |
| ランソプラゾールカプセル30mg「NIG」 | Oral · ¥36/capsule |
| ランソプラゾールカプセル30mg「サワイ」 · Generic | Oral · ¥18.5/capsule |
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 | Prevacid |
|---|---|
| UK | Zoton |
| Korea | 란스톤 |
| China | 达克普隆 |
| Taiwan | 泰克胃通 |
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.