メファキン錠275 275mg
ヒサミツ
Mefloquine (Lariam)
Mefloquine hydrochloride
Mefloquine (Mephaquin 275 mg) is the older malaria prophylaxis available in Japan, taken weekly. Because of its neuropsychiatric side effects most Japanese travel clinics now prefer Malarone or doxycycline; ask which is appropriate for your destination.
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
- Lariam
Over the counter
Prescription only, from travel clinics.
Prescription products in Japan
1 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.
| Dosage forms | Oral |
|---|---|
| Strengths (oral) | 275mg |
| Official price (per tablet or unit) | ¥757.6 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 (1) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
| メファキン「ヒサミツ」錠275 275mg | Oral · ¥757.6/tablet |
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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 | Lariam |
|---|---|
| UK | Lariam |
| Korea | 라리암 |
| China | 甲氟喹 |
| Taiwan | 美爾奎寧 |
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.