タケキャブOD錠10mg
Vonoprazan (Takecab, Voquezna)
Vonoprazan fumarate · タケキャブ
Vonoprazan (Takecab) was developed in Japan and has largely replaced proton pump inhibitors here for reflux, ulcers and H. pylori eradication because it acts faster and more strongly. It reached the US only in 2023 as Voquezna. Prescription-only, not controlled.
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
- Voquezna · 보신티
Over the counter
Prescription only.
Prescription products in Japan
4 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 | タケキャブ |
|---|---|
| Dosage forms | Oral |
| Strengths (oral) | 10mg · 20mg |
| Official price (per tablet or unit) | ¥91.6 – ¥136.7 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.
タケキャブ錠10mg
タケキャブOD錠20mg
タケキャブ錠20mg
All listed products (4) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
| タケキャブOD錠10mg | Oral · ¥91.6/tablet |
|---|---|
| タケキャブOD錠20mg | Oral · ¥136.7/tablet |
| タケキャブ錠10mg | Oral · ¥91.6/tablet |
| タケキャブ錠20mg | Oral · ¥136.7/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 | Voquezna |
|---|---|
| Korea | 보신티 |
| China | 沃克 |
| Taiwan | Takecab |
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.