Proton pump inhibitor

Omeprazole (Prilosec)

Omeprazole · オメプラール

Omeprazole is prescribed in Japan as Omeprazole/Omepral 10 and 20 mg, though doctors now more often choose lansoprazole, esomeprazole or vonoprazan. Bring your own Prilosec OTC under the 2-month rule; for heartburn without a doctor, the OTC option here is famotidine (Gaster 10).

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
Prilosec · Losec

Over the counter

Prescription only; Prilosec OTC has no Japanese equivalent.

Prescription products in Japan

16 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オメプラール
Generic12 generic products
Dosage formsOral
Strengths (oral)10mg · 20mg
Official price (per tablet or unit)¥11.9 – ¥37.8
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 (16) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
オメプラール錠10 10mgOral · ¥18.6/tablet
オメプラール錠20 20mgOral · ¥28.4/tablet
オメプラゾール10mg腸溶錠 · GenericOral · ¥11.9/tablet
オメプラゾール20mg腸溶錠 · GenericOral · ¥18.3/tablet
オメプラゾール腸溶錠10mg「武田テバ」 · GenericOral · ¥11.9/tablet
オメプラゾール腸溶錠20mg「武田テバ」 · GenericOral · ¥18.3/tablet
オメプラゾール錠10mg「TSU」 · GenericOral · ¥13.4/tablet
オメプラゾール錠10mg「アメル」 · GenericOral · ¥13.4/tablet
オメプラゾール錠10mg「ケミファ」Oral · ¥24.2/tablet
オメプラゾール錠10mg「トーワ」 · GenericOral · ¥13.4/tablet
オメプラゾール錠10「SW」 10mg · GenericOral · ¥11.9/tablet
オメプラゾール錠20mg「TSU」 · GenericOral · ¥20.2/tablet
オメプラゾール錠20mg「アメル」 · GenericOral · ¥18.3/tablet
オメプラゾール錠20mg「ケミファ」Oral · ¥37.8/tablet
オメプラゾール錠20mg「トーワ」 · GenericOral · ¥18.3/tablet
オメプラゾール錠20「SW」 20mg · GenericOral · ¥18.3/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

USPrilosec
UKLosec
Korea로섹, 오메드
China洛赛克
Taiwan樂酸克

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.