Antihistamine

Levocetirizine

Levocetirizine hydrochloride · ザイザル

Levocetirizine (Xyzal) is a once-daily antihistamine for allergic rhinitis and urticaria that Japanese doctors prescribe frequently, especially during pollen season. Tablets are 5 mg, with syrup and oral solution for children. It can cause drowsiness, and Japanese labels warn against driving.

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
Xyzal

Over the counter

Levocetirizine itself is prescription-only, but the closely related cetirizine is sold OTC (Contac Allergy Z, Stonarhini Z, Class 2).

Prescription products in Japan

40 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ザイザル
Generic38 generic products
Dosage formsOral
Strengths (oral)2.5mg · 5mg
Official price (per tablet or unit)¥7.1 – ¥43.9
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 (40) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
ザイザルシロップ0.05%Oral · ¥7.1/mL
ザイザル錠5mgOral · ¥32/tablet
レボセチリジン塩酸塩0.05%シロップ · GenericOral · ¥7.1/mL
レボセチリジン塩酸塩2.5mg錠 · GenericOral · ¥9.2/tablet
レボセチリジン塩酸塩5mg口腔内崩壊錠 · GenericOral · ¥10.6/tablet
レボセチリジン塩酸塩5mg錠 · GenericOral · ¥10.6/tablet
レボセチリジン塩酸塩DS0.5%「TCK」 · GenericOral · ¥43.9/g
レボセチリジン塩酸塩DS0.5%「タカタ」 · GenericOral · ¥43.9/g
レボセチリジン塩酸塩DS0.5%「杏林」 · GenericOral · ¥43.9/g
レボセチリジン塩酸塩OD錠2.5mg「YD」 · GenericOral · ¥10.7/tablet
レボセチリジン塩酸塩OD錠2.5mg「タカタ」 · GenericOral · ¥10.7/tablet
レボセチリジン塩酸塩OD錠2.5mg「日新」 · GenericOral · ¥10.7/tablet
レボセチリジン塩酸塩OD錠5mg「YD」 · GenericOral · ¥10.6/tablet
レボセチリジン塩酸塩OD錠5mg「サワイ」 · GenericOral · ¥13.4/tablet
レボセチリジン塩酸塩OD錠5mg「タカタ」 · GenericOral · ¥13.4/tablet
レボセチリジン塩酸塩OD錠5mg「日新」 · GenericOral · ¥13.4/tablet
レボセチリジン塩酸塩シロップ0.05%「アメル」 · GenericOral · ¥7.1/mL
レボセチリジン塩酸塩シロップ0.05%「サワイ」 · GenericOral · ¥7.1/mL
レボセチリジン塩酸塩シロップ0.05%「トーワ」 · GenericOral · ¥7.1/mL
レボセチリジン塩酸塩シロップ0.05%「ニプロ」 · GenericOral · ¥7.1/mL
レボセチリジン塩酸塩ドライシロップ0.5%「YD」 · GenericOral · ¥43.9/g
レボセチリジン塩酸塩ドライシロップ0.5%「日本臓器」 · GenericOral · ¥43.9/g
レボセチリジン塩酸塩錠2.5mg「YD」 · GenericOral · ¥10.7/tablet
レボセチリジン塩酸塩錠2.5mg「タカタ」 · GenericOral · ¥10.7/tablet
レボセチリジン塩酸塩錠2.5mg「ニプロ」 · GenericOral · ¥10.7/tablet
レボセチリジン塩酸塩錠2.5mg「杏林」 · GenericOral · ¥9.2/tablet
レボセチリジン塩酸塩錠5mg「JG」 · GenericOral · ¥10.6/tablet
レボセチリジン塩酸塩錠5mg「KMP」 · GenericOral · ¥13.4/tablet
レボセチリジン塩酸塩錠5mg「TCK」 · GenericOral · ¥13.4/tablet
レボセチリジン塩酸塩錠5mg「YD」 · GenericOral · ¥10.6/tablet
レボセチリジン塩酸塩錠5mg「アメル」 · GenericOral · ¥10.6/tablet
レボセチリジン塩酸塩錠5mg「サワイ」 · GenericOral · ¥13.4/tablet
レボセチリジン塩酸塩錠5mg「サンド」 · GenericOral · ¥13.4/tablet
レボセチリジン塩酸塩錠5mg「タカタ」 · GenericOral · ¥13.4/tablet
レボセチリジン塩酸塩錠5mg「トーワ」 · GenericOral · ¥13.4/tablet
レボセチリジン塩酸塩錠5mg「ニプロ」 · GenericOral · ¥10.6/tablet
レボセチリジン塩酸塩錠5mg「フェルゼン」 · GenericOral · ¥13.4/tablet
レボセチリジン塩酸塩錠5mg「明治」 · GenericOral · ¥13.4/tablet
レボセチリジン塩酸塩錠5mg「杏林」 · GenericOral · ¥10.6/tablet
レボセチリジン塩酸塩錠5mg「武田テバ」 · GenericOral · ¥13.4/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

USXyzal
UKXyzal
Korea씨잘
China优泽, 迪皿
Taiwan驅異樂

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.