EN
Sign in
Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare ロキソニンS 12錠 Ad#OTC Medicines & Health GoodsJP¥558 Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare ロキソニンS 12錠 Japan price
The math
Japan price incl. taxJP¥558
Tax-free price (paid in store)JP¥507
In USD≈ US$3
⚠️ Needs JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) at one store on one day
 Japan consumption tax 10% (food 8%)

← Swipe for more → · Image from Rakuten Ichiba「ツルハドラッグ」; tap the image to view the item Ad · affiliate link

Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare Loxonin S

ロキソニンS · ロキソニンS 12錠

Price JP¥558 · tax-free JP¥507
Flights OK on the plane
Source Kakaku.com · 10-23
OTC Medicines & Health Goods

As of 2026-10-23, the lowest online price on Kakaku.com is JP¥558 (incl. tax); of the 21 destinations we check, it is restricted in all 21.

A loxoprofen sodium pain reliever classified as a Class 1 OTC drug: it can only be bought when a pharmacist is on duty and after the pharmacist explains it, and some stores limit quantities. The package insert lists pain relief and fever reduction for headache, menstrual pain, toothache, and more.

BestJapanBuyData updated 2026-10-23 · sources at the end

Lowest online price (incl. tax) JP¥558 (shipping not included). At a tax-free shop you pay the tax-free price JP¥507 at the register (≈ US$3).Below the threshold on its own: you need JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) at one store on one day to buy tax-free. How the new tax-free refund works ›

Customs rules differ by country and region. Will it work in your country? →

Flights: OK on the plane. No batteries, liquids or dangerous goods: OK in carry-on or checked baggage

Good for: People who want a strong go-to pain reliever and can communicate with a pharmacist | Not for: Shopping when no pharmacist is on duty (you can't buy it then); not for children under 15

This is a Class 1 OTC drug: it can only be bought at a drugstore or pharmacy while a pharmacist is on duty. Find the nearest store.

  • #JapanShopping
  • #JapanOTCMedicinesHealthGoods
  • #DaiichiSankyoHealthcare
  • #TaxFreeJapan

Edited 2026-10-23 · prices for reference only · names: Loxonin S / ロキソニンS

Japan price and tax refund

Price in Japan

Lowest online price
JP¥558–767
Tax-free price
JP¥507
In USD (reference)
≈ US$3

Japan price: Kakaku.com, 2026-10-23 (shipping not included)
Below JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) on its own: combine purchases at one store on one day to buy tax-free
USD rate JP¥1 = US$0.006377 (2026-10-23) · Prices are for reference only; check in store.

How tax-free shopping works

Until Oct 31, 2026: show your passport at a tax-free shop and pay the tax-free price at the register (at least JP¥5,000 excl. tax per store per day).

Calculate the refund · New tax-free rules explained

Specs

BrandDaiichi Sankyo Healthcare / 第一三共ヘルスケア
ModelロキソニンS 12錠
TypePain reliever
Japanese drug classificationClass 1 OTC drug (第1類医薬品, pharmacist required)
Contains ephedrine-type / codeine-type ingredients (per ingredient list)No
Volume / count12 tablets
Main ingredients (per package)Loxoprofen sodium hydrate 68.1mg

Spec sources: Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare Loxonin S official site

Taking it home: country by country

Customs rules differ by country; check your own customs authority before you travel. Pick your country to put it at the top.

Country / regionResultWhat to know
Mainland China Restricted Medicines: reasonable amounts for personal use only; keep the original packaging and leaflet
Hong Kong Restricted Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging.
Macao Restricted Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging.
Taiwan Restricted Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging.
Singapore Restricted Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging.
South Korea Restricted Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging.
United States Restricted Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging.
Thailand Restricted Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging.
Malaysia Restricted Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging.
Philippines Restricted Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging.
Vietnam Restricted Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging.
Indonesia Restricted Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging.
India Restricted Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging.
Australia Restricted Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging.
New Zealand Restricted Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging.
Canada Restricted Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging.
United Kingdom Restricted Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging.
Germany Restricted Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging.
France Restricted Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging.
Italy Restricted Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging.
Spain Restricted Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging.

Flights (all destinations): OK on the plane: No batteries, liquids or dangerous goods: OK in carry-on or checked baggage

This model: TBD. Results follow published standards; some buildings or hotels may differ.

Overseas vs Japan-only model

No counterpart model listed yet.

Reviews

Rating and pros/cons TBD.

Where to buy

In Japan

This is a Class 1 OTC drug: it can only be bought at a drugstore or pharmacy while a pharmacist is on duty.

Find the nearest store

Japanese phrases to show staff · Checkout checklist · Calculate the price after refund

Frequently asked questions

Can I take Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare ロキソニンS 12錠 home from Japan?

Of the 21 destinations we check, it is restricted in all 21. See the table "Taking it home: country by country" on this page for each country and region.

How much is the Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare ロキソニンS 12錠 in Japan tax-free?

As of 2026-10-23, the lowest online price on Kakaku.com is JP¥558 including tax. Tax-free or after the refund it is JP¥507. It costs less than JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) on its own, so you need to combine purchases at one store on one day to buy tax-free. From Nov 1, 2026, you pay the tax-included price in store and get the tax refunded when you leave Japan (a fee may apply).

Where can I buy the Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare ロキソニンS 12錠 in Japan?

This is a Class 1 OTC drug: it can only be bought at a drugstore or pharmacy while a pharmacist is on duty. The price we list is from Kakaku.com (2026-10-23); prices in store may differ.

Related Q&A

Sources

Updated 2026-10-23Prices are for reference only; check in store.MarkdownJSON