Erectile dysfunction / prostate medicine

Tadalafil (Cialis)

Tadalafil · シアリス · ザルティア

Tadalafil is sold in Japan as Cialis (5, 10, 20 mg) for erectile dysfunction, as Zalutia for benign prostatic hyperplasia, and as many cheap generics. Men's clinics and online clinics prescribe it after a short consultation; it is not controlled and may be brought in under the 1-month rule.

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
Cialis

Over the counter

Prescription only. Cialis for ED is paid in full (about ¥1,500–2,000 per tablet at clinics); Zalutia, the same drug at 2.5–5 mg daily for enlarged prostate, is covered by insurance.

Prescription products in Japan

25 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シアリス · ザルティア
Generic20 generic products
Dosage formsOral
Strengths (oral)2.5mg · 5mg · 10mg · 20mg
Official price (per tablet or unit)¥14.9 – ¥1,288.9
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 (25) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
ザルティア錠2.5mgOral · ¥40.3/tablet
ザルティア錠5mgOral · ¥78.6/tablet
シアリス錠10mgOral · ¥1,164.6/tablet
シアリス錠20mgOral · ¥1,288.9/tablet
シアリス錠5mgOral · ¥1,078.3/tablet
タダラフィルOD錠2.5mgZA「トーワ」 · GenericOral · ¥27.2/tablet
タダラフィルOD錠5mgZA「トーワ」 · GenericOral · ¥30.3/tablet
タダラフィル錠2.5mgZA「JG」 · GenericOral · ¥27.2/tablet
タダラフィル錠2.5mgZA「あすか」 · GenericOral · ¥14.9/tablet
タダラフィル錠2.5mgZA「サワイ」 · GenericOral · ¥14.9/tablet
タダラフィル錠2.5mgZA「サンド」 · GenericOral · ¥14.9/tablet
タダラフィル錠2.5mgZA「シオエ」 · GenericOral · ¥14.9/tablet
タダラフィル錠2.5mgZA「ニプロ」 · GenericOral · ¥14.9/tablet
タダラフィル錠2.5mgZA「フソー」 · GenericOral · ¥14.9/tablet
タダラフィル錠2.5mgZA「日医工」 · GenericOral · ¥14.9/tablet
タダラフィル錠2.5mgZA「杏林」 · GenericOral · ¥14.9/tablet
タダラフィル錠5mgZA「JG」 · GenericOral · ¥59.9/tablet
タダラフィル錠5mgZA「あすか」 · GenericOral · ¥30.3/tablet
タダラフィル錠5mgZA「サワイ」 · GenericOral · ¥30.3/tablet
タダラフィル錠5mgZA「サンド」 · GenericOral · ¥30.3/tablet
タダラフィル錠5mgZA「シオエ」 · GenericOral · ¥30.3/tablet
タダラフィル錠5mgZA「ニプロ」 · GenericOral · ¥30.3/tablet
タダラフィル錠5mgZA「フソー」 · GenericOral · ¥30.3/tablet
タダラフィル錠5mgZA「日医工」 · GenericOral · ¥30.3/tablet
タダラフィル錠5mgZA「杏林」 · GenericOral · ¥30.3/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

USCialis
UKCialis
Korea시알리스, 타다라필
China希爱力
Taiwan犀利士

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.