フラジール内服錠250mg
Metronidazole (Flagyl)
Metronidazole · フラジール内服 · フラジール腟
Metronidazole (Flagyl 250 mg tablets and vaginal tablets) is available in Japan for trichomonas, bacterial vaginosis, H. pylori second-line therapy and anaerobic infections. Avoid alcohol while taking it, as abroad.
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
- Flagyl
Over the counter
Prescription only.
Prescription products in Japan
2 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 | フラジール内服 · フラジール腟 |
|---|---|
| Dosage forms | Oral · Topical |
| Strengths (oral) | 250mg |
| Official price (per tablet or unit) | ¥44.5 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.
フラジール腟錠250mg
All listed products (2) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
| フラジール腟錠250mg | Topical · ¥54.3/tablet |
|---|---|
| フラジール内服錠250mg | Oral · ¥44.5/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.
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 | Flagyl |
|---|---|
| UK | Flagyl |
| Korea | 후라시닐 |
| China | 灭滴灵 |
| Taiwan | 服立治兒 |
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.