キシロカインゼリー2%
Lidocaine numbing cream (EMLA, Penles)
Lidocaine (topical anesthetic) · キシロカイン · キシロカインゼリー · キシロカインポンプスプレー
Numbing cream before laser, filler or tattoo removal is applied at the clinic in Japan; EMLA cream and Penles patches are prescription products, and the 5% lidocaine creams sold OTC in the US are not available. Clinics usually include it in the procedure price.
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
- EMLA
Over the counter
Prescription only. OTC lidocaine products in Japan are limited to low-strength items such as insect-bite creams and delay sprays.
Prescription products in Japan
9 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 | キシロカイン · キシロカインゼリー · キシロカインポンプスプレー · ペンレス |
|---|---|
| Generic | 1 generic products |
| Dosage forms | Topical |
Product names are shown in Japanese, exactly as printed on the package and the prescription. Show this page at the pharmacy.
キシロカイン点眼液4%
キシロカインポンプスプレー8%
ペンレステープ18mg 30.5mm×50.0mm
キシロカイン液
4%
リドカインポンプスプレー8%
日新
リドカインテープ18mg 30.5mm×50.0mm
2 manufacturers: NP · YP
リドカイン塩酸塩ゼリー2%
日新
All listed products (9) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
| キシロカインゼリー2% | Topical · ¥6.3/mL |
|---|---|
| キシロカインポンプスプレー8% | Topical · ¥27.7/g |
| キシロカイン点眼液4% | Topical · ¥19.1/mL |
| ペンレステープ18mg 30.5mm×50.0mm | Topical · ¥31.3/sheet |
| キシロカイン液「4%」 | Topical · ¥17/mL |
| リドカインテープ18mg「NP」 30.5mm×50.0mm | Topical · ¥45.2/sheet |
| リドカインテープ18mg「YP」 30.5mm×50.0mm | Topical · ¥31.6/sheet |
| リドカインポンプスプレー8%「日新」 | Topical · ¥27.7/g |
| リドカイン塩酸塩ゼリー2%「日新」 · Generic | Topical · ¥6.6/mL |
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 | EMLA, LMX 4 |
|---|---|
| UK | EMLA |
| Korea | 엠라크림 |
| China | 恩纳 |
| Taiwan | EMLA |
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.