Antiepileptic

Levetiracetam (Keppra)

Levetiracetam · イーケプラ

Levetiracetam (E Keppra in Japan, 250 and 500 mg tablets, dry syrup and IV) is Japan's most prescribed newer antiepileptic, with more than 40 generics. Doses match international practice, so continuation at a Japanese neurology clinic is straightforward.

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
Keppra

Over the counter

Prescription only.

Prescription products in Japan

38 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イーケプラ
Generic35 generic products
Dosage formsOral
Strengths (oral)250mg · 500mg
Official price (per tablet or unit)¥22.7 – ¥119.6
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 (38) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
イーケプラドライシロップ50%Oral · ¥119.6/g
イーケプラ錠250mgOral · ¥61.2/tablet
イーケプラ錠500mgOral · ¥100.3/tablet
レベチラセタムDS50%「サワイ」 · GenericOral · ¥57.9/g
レベチラセタムDS50%「タカタ」 · GenericOral · ¥60.9/g
レベチラセタムDS50%「トーワ」 · GenericOral · ¥57.9/g
レベチラセタムDS50%「杏林」 · GenericOral · ¥60.9/g
レベチラセタムドライシロップ50%「JG」 · GenericOral · ¥57.9/g
レベチラセタムドライシロップ50%「YD」 · GenericOral · ¥57.9/g
レベチラセタムドライシロップ50%「日医工」 · GenericOral · ¥57.9/g
レベチラセタムドライシロップ50%「日新」 · GenericOral · ¥60.9/g
レベチラセタムドライシロップ50%「明治」 · GenericOral · ¥57.9/g
レベチラセタム粒状錠250mg「サワイ」 · GenericOral · ¥24.6/packet
レベチラセタム粒状錠500mg「サワイ」 · GenericOral · ¥36.8/packet
レベチラセタム錠250mg「JG」 · GenericOral · ¥22.7/tablet
レベチラセタム錠250mg「VTRS」 · GenericOral · ¥22.7/tablet
レベチラセタム錠250mg「アメル」 · GenericOral · ¥22.7/tablet
レベチラセタム錠250mg「サワイ」 · GenericOral · ¥22.7/tablet
レベチラセタム錠250mg「サンド」 · GenericOral · ¥22.7/tablet
レベチラセタム錠250mg「タカタ」 · GenericOral · ¥22.7/tablet
レベチラセタム錠250mg「トーワ」 · GenericOral · ¥22.7/tablet
レベチラセタム錠250mg「フェルゼン」 · GenericOral · ¥24.2/tablet
レベチラセタム錠250mg「日医工」 · GenericOral · ¥22.7/tablet
レベチラセタム錠250mg「日新」 · GenericOral · ¥24.7/tablet
レベチラセタム錠250mg「明治」 · GenericOral · ¥22.7/tablet
レベチラセタム錠250mg「杏林」 · GenericOral · ¥24/tablet
レベチラセタム錠500mg「JG」 · GenericOral · ¥36.8/tablet
レベチラセタム錠500mg「VTRS」 · GenericOral · ¥36.8/tablet
レベチラセタム錠500mg「アメル」 · GenericOral · ¥36.8/tablet
レベチラセタム錠500mg「サワイ」 · GenericOral · ¥36.8/tablet
レベチラセタム錠500mg「サンド」 · GenericOral · ¥36.8/tablet
レベチラセタム錠500mg「タカタ」 · GenericOral · ¥36.8/tablet
レベチラセタム錠500mg「トーワ」 · GenericOral · ¥36.8/tablet
レベチラセタム錠500mg「フェルゼン」 · GenericOral · ¥40.1/tablet
レベチラセタム錠500mg「日医工」 · GenericOral · ¥36.8/tablet
レベチラセタム錠500mg「日新」 · GenericOral · ¥38.9/tablet
レベチラセタム錠500mg「明治」 · GenericOral · ¥36.8/tablet
レベチラセタム錠500mg「杏林」 · GenericOral · ¥43.6/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

USKeppra
UKKeppra
Korea케프라
China开浦兰
Taiwan優閒

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.