プルゼニド錠12mg
Senna / sennoside (Senokot)
Sennoside (senna) · プルゼニド
Stimulant laxatives are easy to find in Japanese drugstores, with Colac (bisacodyl) the best-known brand and senna tablets widely sold. Japanese doctors prefer magnesium oxide for daily use and reserve senna for occasional constipation because of dependence.
At a glance
- Prescription status
- Prescription and OTC
- Over the counter
- Designated Class 2
- Bringing it into Japan
- ✓ 1 month Rx / 2 months OTC
- Names abroad
- Senokot
Over the counter
Senna and bisacodyl products (Colac, Through Lac) are OTC Designated Class 2; prescription Pursennid is common in hospitals.
Finding it in a Japanese drugstore
- Look for this on the package
- センノシド（プルゼニド・コーラック）
- Sennoside (senna)
- Common product names
- コーラックIIスルーラックSセンナ錠
- Category printed on the package
- Designated Class 2
- Sold at any drugstore or pharmacy, and online. Ask staff if you are unsure; this category carries extra cautions.
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Prescription products in Japan
14 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 | プルゼニド |
|---|---|
| Generic | 13 generic products |
| Dosage forms | Oral |
| Strengths (oral) | 12mg |
| Official price (per tablet or unit) | ¥5.5 – ¥6.1 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.
センノシド錠12mg
12 manufacturers: NIG · TCK · VTRS · YD · クニヒロ · サワイ …
All listed products (14) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
| プルゼニド錠12mg | Oral · ¥6.1/tablet |
|---|---|
| センノシド12mg錠 · Generic | Oral · ¥5.5/tablet |
| センノシド錠12mg「NIG」 · Generic | Oral · ¥5.5/tablet |
| センノシド錠12mg「TCK」 · Generic | Oral · ¥5.5/tablet |
| センノシド錠12mg「VTRS」 · Generic | Oral · ¥5.5/tablet |
| センノシド錠12mg「YD」 · Generic | Oral · ¥5.5/tablet |
| センノシド錠12mg「クニヒロ」 · Generic | Oral · ¥5.5/tablet |
| センノシド錠12mg「サワイ」 · Generic | Oral · ¥5.5/tablet |
| センノシド錠12mg「サンド」 · Generic | Oral · ¥5.5/tablet |
| センノシド錠12mg「セイコー」 · Generic | Oral · ¥5.5/tablet |
| センノシド錠12mg「ツルハラ」 · Generic | Oral · ¥5.5/tablet |
| センノシド錠12mg「トーワ」 · Generic | Oral · ¥5.5/tablet |
| センノシド錠12mg「ホリイ」 · Generic | Oral · ¥5.5/tablet |
| センノシド錠12mg「杏林」 · Generic | Oral · ¥5.5/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 | Senokot, Ex-Lax |
|---|---|
| UK | Senokot |
| Korea | 센노사이드 |
| China | 番泻叶 |
| Taiwan | 番瀉葉 |
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.