イミグラン錠50 50mg
Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
Sumatriptan · イミグラン
Sumatriptan (Imigran) is available in Japan as 50 mg tablets, nasal spray and self-injection kits, all on prescription. Neurology and headache clinics in major cities are used to prescribing triptans; bring your packaging so the doctor can match the product.
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
- Imitrex · Imigran
Over the counter
Prescription only; no triptan is OTC in Japan (unlike the UK).
Prescription products in Japan
11 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 | イミグラン |
|---|---|
| Generic | 10 generic products |
| Dosage forms | Oral |
| Strengths (oral) | 50mg |
| Official price (per tablet or unit) | ¥84.6 – ¥299.3 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.
スマトリプタン経口液50mg2mL
タカタ
スマトリプタン錠50mg
8 manufacturers: SPKK · TCK · TW · VTRS · YD · アメル …
All listed products (11) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
| イミグラン錠50 50mg | Oral · ¥211.8/tablet |
|---|---|
| スマトリプタンコハク酸塩50mg錠 · Generic | Oral · ¥84.6/tablet |
| スマトリプタン内用液50mg「タカタ」 2mL · Generic | Oral · ¥299.3/packet |
| スマトリプタン錠50mg「SPKK」 · Generic | Oral · ¥119.6/tablet |
| スマトリプタン錠50mg「TCK」 · Generic | Oral · ¥119.6/tablet |
| スマトリプタン錠50mg「TW」 · Generic | Oral · ¥119.6/tablet |
| スマトリプタン錠50mg「VTRS」 · Generic | Oral · ¥84.6/tablet |
| スマトリプタン錠50mg「YD」 · Generic | Oral · ¥119.6/tablet |
| スマトリプタン錠50mg「アメル」 · Generic | Oral · ¥84.6/tablet |
| スマトリプタン錠50mg「タカタ」 · Generic | Oral · ¥84.6/tablet |
| スマトリプタン錠50mg「トーワ」 · Generic | Oral · ¥119.6/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 | Imitrex |
|---|---|
| UK | Imigran, Migraitan |
| Korea | 이미그란 |
| China | 英明格 |
| Taiwan | 英明格 |
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.