Antihistamine (non-drowsy)

Loratadine (Claritin)

Loratadine · クラリチン

Loratadine is sold in Japan as prescription Claritin and OTC Claritin EX at the same 10 mg once-daily dose, so US and European visitors will find exactly the product they know. Like fexofenadine it carries no driving warning in Japan. Claritin-D with pseudoephedrine is not sold and is restricted for import.

At a glance
Prescription status
Prescription and OTC
Over the counter
Class 2
Bringing it into Japan
✓ 1 month Rx / 2 months OTC
Names abroad
Claritin · Clarityn

Over the counter

Claritin EX (10 mg, once daily) is OTC Class 2; store-brand loratadine is cheaper.

Finding it in a Japanese drugstore
Look for this on the package
ロラタジン(クラリチン)
Loratadine
Common product names
クラリチンEXロラタジンAG
Category printed on the package
Class 2
Sold at any drugstore or pharmacy, and online.

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Prescription products in Japan

33 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クラリチン
Generic30 generic products
Dosage formsOral
Strengths (oral)10mg
Official price (per tablet or unit)¥12.8 – ¥47
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 (33) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
クラリチンドライシロップ1%Oral · ¥47/g
クラリチンレディタブ錠10mgOral · ¥25.9/tablet
クラリチン錠10mgOral · ¥25.9/tablet
ロラタジン1%シロップ用 · GenericOral · ¥26.1/g
ロラタジン10mg口腔内崩壊錠 · GenericOral · ¥12.8/tablet
ロラタジン10mg錠 · GenericOral · ¥12.8/tablet
ロラタジンDS1%「サワイ」 · GenericOral · ¥26.1/g
ロラタジンDS1%「トーワ」 · GenericOral · ¥26.1/g
ロラタジンODフィルム10mg「モチダ」 · GenericOral · ¥13.9/tablet
ロラタジンOD錠10mg「AA」 · GenericOral · ¥12.8/tablet
ロラタジンOD錠10mg「FFP」 · GenericOral · ¥13.9/tablet
ロラタジンOD錠10mg「JG」 · GenericOral · ¥13.9/tablet
ロラタジンOD錠10mg「NP」 · GenericOral · ¥12.8/tablet
ロラタジンOD錠10mg「VTRS」 · GenericOral · ¥12.8/tablet
ロラタジンOD錠10mg「YD」 · GenericOral · ¥13.9/tablet
ロラタジンOD錠10mg「ケミファ」 · GenericOral · ¥13.9/tablet
ロラタジンOD錠10mg「サワイ」 · GenericOral · ¥12.8/tablet
ロラタジンOD錠10mg「トーワ」 · GenericOral · ¥13.9/tablet
ロラタジンOD錠10mg「フェルゼン」 · GenericOral · ¥13.9/tablet
ロラタジンOD錠10mg「日医工」 · GenericOral · ¥12.8/tablet
ロラタジンOD錠10mg「日新」 · GenericOral · ¥13.9/tablet
ロラタジンドライシロップ1%「日医工」 · GenericOral · ¥26.1/g
ロラタジン錠10mg「AA」 · GenericOral · ¥12.8/tablet
ロラタジン錠10mg「FFP」 · GenericOral · ¥13.9/tablet
ロラタジン錠10mg「NP」 · GenericOral · ¥12.8/tablet
ロラタジン錠10mg「TCK」 · GenericOral · ¥13.9/tablet
ロラタジン錠10mg「VTRS」 · GenericOral · ¥12.8/tablet
ロラタジン錠10mg「YD」 · GenericOral · ¥13.9/tablet
ロラタジン錠10mg「ケミファ」 · GenericOral · ¥13.9/tablet
ロラタジン錠10mg「サワイ」 · GenericOral · ¥12.8/tablet
ロラタジン錠10mg「フェルゼン」 · GenericOral · ¥13.9/tablet
ロラタジン錠10mg「日医工」 · GenericOral · ¥12.8/tablet
ロラタジン錠10mg「日新」 · GenericOral · ¥13.9/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

USClaritin
UKClarityn
Korea클라리틴
China开瑞坦
TaiwanClaritin

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.