What prescriptions are not allowed in Japan?

Which prescription medicines are outright prohibited? Opium, cannabis and stimulant drugs (Amphetamines, methamphetamines), including certain medicines for the treatment of ADD/ADHD (such as Adderall and Dexedrine) are strictly prohibited and illegal to bring into Japan.



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OTC melatonin has been banned for years in the United Kingdom (UK), European Union, Japan, Australia and most recently Canada. Exogenous melatonin is not outlawed by these countries but regarded as a medicine, available only by prescription.

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Antacids. Antacids, including TUMS, Pepcid Complete or Pepto-Bismol are not available over the counter in Japan.

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During Travel Keep all medications in your carry-on luggage and in their original, labeled containers; do not combine multiple medications into one container. The name on the prescription should match the name on travel documents and identification. Be prepared for additional screening.

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As mentioned, you don't need to have your pills in their original bottles under TSA guidelines. However, when traveling out of the country, having those pills in their original prescription bottles may make the customs process smoother and simpler.

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Entry & Exit: You must have a valid passport and an onward/return ticket for tourist/business visa free stays of up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for the entire time you are staying in Japan.

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Specifically, products that contain stimulants (medicines that contain Pseudoephedrine, such as Actifed, Sudafed, and Vicks inhalers), or Codeine are prohibited if it contains more than allowed quantity of stimulant raw materials.

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According to the Japanese Clinical Practice Guideline for Chronic Headache 2013, goshuyuto (TJ-31), keishininjinto (TJ-82), chotosan (TJ-47), kakkonto (TJ-1), and goreisan (TJ-17) are mentioned as empirically effective medications for headache treatment.

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