モディオダール錠100mg
Modafinil (Provigil)
Modafinil · モディオダール
Modafinil (Modiodal in Japan) is a controlled psychotropic prescribed only for narcolepsy and related sleep disorders by registered doctors. Off-label use for focus or jet lag is not available here, and importing it for that purpose is not allowed. With a genuine prescription you may bring up to a 1-month supply within the official limit.
At a glance
- Prescription status
- Prescription only
- Over the counter
- Not sold OTC
- Bringing it into Japan
- ⚠ Allowed within limits (psychotropic)
- Names abroad
- Provigil
Over the counter
Prescription only, restricted to narcolepsy and similar diagnoses by registered doctors.
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.
| Brand names | モディオダール |
|---|---|
| Dosage forms | Oral |
| Strengths (oral) | 100mg |
| Official price (per tablet or unit) | ¥290.9 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 (1) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
| モディオダール錠100mg | Oral · ¥290.9/tablet |
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Bringing it into Japan
Classified as a psychotropic in Japan. Up to a 1-month supply within the per-substance limit set by the Narcotics Control Department needs no permit; larger amounts or injectable forms need a doctor's certificate and advance approval.
Narcotics Control Department — Bringing narcotics and psychotropics into Japan
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 | Provigil |
|---|---|
| UK | Provigil |
| Korea | 프로비질 |
| China | 莫达非尼 |
| Taiwan | 普衛醒 |
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
- Narcotics Control Department — Bringing narcotics and psychotropics into Japan ncd.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.