〔東洋〕六君子湯エキス細粒
Rikkunshito (Kampo for appetite, indigestion)
Rikkunshito (Kampo extract)
Rikkunshito is prescribed for poor appetite, functional dyspepsia and nausea, including during cancer chemotherapy; Japanese research links it to the appetite hormone ghrelin. Gastroenterologists use it alongside conventional medicines, and it is sold OTC.
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
- 육군자탕 · 六君子汤
Over the counter
OTC Class 2 granules; also prescribed with insurance.
Finding it in a Japanese drugstore
- Look for this on the package
- 六君子湯（りっくんしとう）
- Rikkunshito (Kampo extract)
- Common product names
- ツムラ漢方六君子湯エキス顆粒クラシエ六君子湯
- Category printed on the package
- Class 2
- Sold at any drugstore or pharmacy, and online.
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Prescription products in Japan
7 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 |
|---|---|
| Official price (per tablet or unit) | ¥10.8 – ¥22.6 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.
オースギ六君子湯エキスG
クラシエ六君子湯エキス細粒
コタロー六君子湯エキス細粒
三和六君子湯エキス細粒
本草六君子湯エキス顆粒−M
ツムラ六君子湯エキス顆粒
医療用
All listed products (7) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
| 〔東洋〕六君子湯エキス細粒 | Oral · ¥22.4/g |
|---|---|
| オースギ六君子湯エキスG | Oral · ¥12.4/g |
| クラシエ六君子湯エキス細粒 | Oral · ¥22.6/g |
| コタロー六君子湯エキス細粒 | Oral · ¥10.8/g |
| 三和六君子湯エキス細粒 | Oral · ¥14.5/g |
| 本草六君子湯エキス顆粒−M | Oral · ¥12.3/g |
| ツムラ六君子湯エキス顆粒(医療用) | Oral · ¥17.9/g |
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
| Korea | 육군자탕 |
|---|---|
| China | 六君子汤 |
| Taiwan | 六君子湯 |
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.